🌱 New Clothes For Foster Families + Tesla Investing In Sparks

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Reno Daily. Come along for everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very cold. High: 23 Low: 7.

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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:

1. The Reno Rodeo Foundation brought racks of clothing, pajamas, and toys to the Kid's Kottage for foster families to get new clothes. The foundation hosts a year-round Denim Drive to collect clothing for foster children in every county in the state. (KOLO)
2. Tesla plans to invest $3.6 billion into expanding its manufacturing presence in nearby Sparks. The funding will go towards an expansion of the company's battery and electric semi-truck manufacturing capabilities. (Sparks Tribune)
3. Rainn Wilson, known for portraying Dwight Schrute on "The Office," made an appearance at the Great Basin Brewing Company on Thursday. The Reno brewing company shared the surprise visit on social media. (News3LV)

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Today in Reno:

• Laughs After Dark At The Library Tap House & Hookah Lounge (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Whether looking for your new home or staying up-to-date with the local housing market, this list is for you! Here are five of the latest properties to hit the market in the Reno area, including a three-bedroom, three-bathroom custom home in the Vistas. (Reno Patch)
• Give a pet a new forever home this year! Meet Sunflower, a sweet and attentive dog waiting for adoption at the Reno Nevada Humane Society shelter today. (Nevada Humane Society via Facebook)
• The Nevada Humane Society in Reno is hiring! If you're interested in working with the humane society, click the link to learn more about open positions. (Nevada Humane Society 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.