🌱 City Approves Settlement With ACLU Observer + Increased DUI Patrols

Hello, friends. It's Wednesday in Reno and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 51 Low: 23.

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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:

1. The City of Reno decided on Wednesday to approve a settlement of $250,000 with an ACLU legal observer. The legal observer, Rebecca Gasca, sued the city after being shot with pepper balls while she was acting as a legal observer during a BLM protest in 2020. (KOLO)
2. From Feb. 10 to Feb. 28, the Washoe County Sheriff's Office will be increasing its patrols looking for impaired drivers in the area. The increased patrols are part of a program called Joining Forces in which the sheriff's office and other area law enforcement departments are planning to increase patrols. A grant from the Nevada Department of Public Safety/Office of Traffic Safety makes the program possible. (KOLO)
3. Reno has already surpassed its averages for precipitation and seasonal snowfall this season — not even halfway through the start of the water year, which begins on Oct. 1 and lasts through Sep. 30. The city is also experiencing its coldest winter in nearly 15 years with the nearby weather station in Tahoe City on track to reach the coldest average winter that the area has seen since 1973. (KRNV)

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Today in Reno:

• Small Wonder Wednesday At The Discovery (9:00 AM)
• Reno City Council Meeting At Reno City Hall (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all house hunters! Check out this roundup of recently-listed properties and upcoming open houses in the Reno area, including a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house for $435,000. (Reno Patch)
• It's almost Valentine's Day, which means it's a great excuse for ladies to get together for some fun shopping experiences! The Clear Facial Bar is hosting a Galentine's Day shopping event on Thursday, Feb. 9. (KOLO)
• Join the Nevada Preservation Foundation for a walking tour of Berkley Square on Saturday, Feb. 18. Learn more about this historic neighborhood celebrating the legacy of architect Paul Revere Williams, who designed the neighborhood. (Nevada Museum of Art via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.