🌱 Gov. Declares Propane Delivery Emergency + Sandbag Pickup Locations

Hello, Reno! I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Because community news matters!

But first, today's weather:

A bit of snow and rain. High: 40 Low: 29.

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Here are the top three stories in Reno today:

1. Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo declared a propane delivery emergency in the state over the weekend. Delays from winter weather have decreased the supply of propane in the state. The emergency suspends the limit on how long transport and delivery drivers can be on the road to help increase propane deliveries until Jan. 21. (Subscription: Reno Gazette-Journal)
2. Incoming severe weather has increased the risk of floods in the region. Low-lying homes and businesses are encouraged to prepare. Residents of Washoe County can pick up sandbags at the Truckee Meadows Fire Stations in Lemmon Valley, East Washoe Valley, and West Washoe Valley. (KOLO)
3. Minor League Baseball team Reno Aces promoted Chris Philips to become the franchise's newest general manager. Philips was hired at the end of 2021 to be the chief operating officer for the Aces and will continue his current position as chief operating officer in addition to general manager. The Reno Aces will open the 2023 season against the Las Vegas Aviators on Mar. 31. (MyNews4)

Today in Reno:

• Sparks Job Fair Hosted By CloudHire (11:00 AM)
• Knit/Crochet/Craft In Reno At Swill Coffee And Wine (1:30 PM)
• Happy Hour! At Ceol Irish Pub (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you on the hunt for a new job? Check out this week's roundup of companies currently hiring in the Reno area, including opportunities in customer service, warehousing, travel services, domestic services, and more. (Reno Patch)
• Middle and high school students who are interested in science can register starting Jan. 23 for monthly free two-hour science labs. The labs will be hosted through the University of Nevada's Reno College of Engineering and help students learn what it takes to get into an engineering career. (KOLO)
• If you've been thinking about bringing home a new furry family member, now is the perfect time! The SPCA of Northern Nevada will be partnering with Consign Furniture Reno-Lake Tahoe to host a fee-waived adoption event this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Come to the store to meet adoptable dogs and cats as well as explore the store's selection of pre-owned furniture. (SPCA of Northern Nevada via Facebook)

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— 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.