🌱 Experimental Signage on Veterans Parkway + Winter Storms Ahead

Hello, hello. Miranda Fraraccio here with your Monday edition of the Reno Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's going on locally.

But first, today's weather:

A couple of morning showers. High: 52 Low: 31.

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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:

1. The City of Reno installed experimental signage on Veterans Parkway in an effort to reduce horse-vehicle collisions. The posted speed limit has decreased from 45 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour at night (from sunset to sunrise). The city staff plans to monitor the area and determine the impact of the signage. (Press Release Desk)
2. Over the weekend, the Reno Police Department arrested five people during a St. Patrick's Day drunk driving saturation patrol. Police shared that Saturday eight officers and one sergeant stopped 96 drivers looking for suspected impairment. From Friday afternoon to early Saturday, RPD officers issued a total of 14 traffic tickets. (KOLO)
3. According to the National Weather Service, winter weather is expected to continue in Lake Tahoe, the Sierra, Reno, and lower valleys this week. Residents can expect periods of wind, rain, and snow today as late as Wednesday. (Carson Now)

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Today in Reno:

• Nevada Care Connection at Metropolitan Garden Apartments (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new furry friend to add to your family? The Nevada Humane Society has plenty of animals ready for adoption including Gonzo, an adventurous and fun-loving pup, who had a very exciting St. Patrick's Day weekend. Gonzo is looking for a family with children older than 6 and would love to meet a resident dog. (Nevada Humane Society via Facebook)
• On Friday, Apr. 14, the 2023 Northern Nevada Diversity Summit Student Speech Contest will take place at the University of Nevada, Reno. The top three selected speeches will receive a prize and be invited to present their speeches during the lunch session. (University of Nevada, Reno via Facebook)
• Check out a sneak peek of Reno Little Theater's amazing set design for the upcoming production of "Small Mouth Sounds" by Bess Wohl. The show opens on Friday, Apr. 14, and runs through Apr. 30 before heading to Carson City for a weekend of performances at Brewery Arts Center. (Reno Little Theater via Facebook)
  

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right. 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.