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🌱 Patch AM: Have you seen this missing Northwest Reno 14-year-old?
Coming up on the Reno Patch calendar: Riverside Farmers Market

What's up Reno! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Have you seen this missing Northwest Reno 14-year-old?
- What court records reveal about the deadly US‑395 shooting near Reno
- Which Reno pop-punk band writes love songs to cryptids and doomsday?
Also on today's calendar: Riverside Farmers Market and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Renofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Francie H.!
Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Renofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 59 and low of 27 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 60, low: 39.
- Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 63 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Reno police seek public help to locate missing 14-year-old (foxreno.com) — Reno police are urgently asking residents to help find 14-year-old Isabella Marcel, last seen Friday evening around Sandestin Drive in Northwest Reno. She has a medical condition requiring regular medication, so officers say she could be in danger without it. Anyone who may have seen her or has information is urged to call Reno police’s non-emergency line or Secret Witness.
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2. Court docs allege premeditated shooting deaths of father-son on US 395 (rgj.com) — A Reno father and son were fatally shot near the US‑395 agricultural checkpoint just north of Reno, and a Reno man has pleaded not guilty to their killings. Court documents describe the shootings as premeditated and detail multiple firearm-related felony charges, while California and Nevada authorities continue to withhold further information during the ongoing investigation.
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3. The Lucky 13: Jesse Green, vocalist/guitarist/songwriter of Dewolfe (renonr.com) — A Reno pop‑punk band called Dewolfe is turning local heads with high-energy songs about cryptids, haunts, and apocalyptic themes. Vocalist and guitarist Jesse Green shares his musical influences, favorite venues, and what he’d play at his own funeral, offering Reno music fans a quirky peek into the band behind the Not Dead Yet EP.
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4. Lombardo calls for renewed negotiations over Colorado River water (kolotv.com) — Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo, speaking from Reno, is pushing to restart stalled negotiations among the seven Colorado River basin states, urging federal officials to reconvene talks in January. His letter to the U.S. Interior Secretary stresses Nevada’s commitment to a fair, long-term water-sharing deal that will shape supplies for communities statewide, including Reno.
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5. Misogynistic podcast remark puts spotlight on Nevada union leader and attorney general Aaron Ford (thisisreno.com) — A Reno-based lawmaker, Assemblymember Selena La Rue Hatch, is at the center of controversy after a Las Vegas union leader made misogynistic remarks about her on a podcast, prompting responses from Attorney General Aaron Ford. The report, by Reno Public Radio, also highlights Hatch’s activism in downtown Reno and broader concerns about rising hostility toward women in Nevada politics.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Reno
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- Riverside Farmers Market
Idlewild Park, 2055 Idlewild Dr, Reno, NV, 89509
9:00 am - Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Celebrity Showroom 1100 Nugget Avenue Reno, Nevada 89431
6:30 pm - Spirit Day: Wear candy cane stripes or plaid!
Melton Reno, NV 89523 - Spirit Day: Wear holiday or winter sweater
Melton Reno, NV 89523
8:00 am - Boys Basketball vs Swope
Billinghurst Reno, NV 89523
2:00 pm - Spirit Day: Wear winter festival gloves, hats, socks
Melton Reno, NV 89523
8:00 am - SPCA of Northern Nevada Presents: Reading with Rescues
4950 Spectrum Blvd , Reno
4:00 pm - Retro Radio Dolls Christmas Special LIVE at Reno Public Market
Reno Public Market , 299 E Plumb Ln , Reno
7:00 pm - Breakfast with Santa at Reno Public Market
Reno Public Market , 299 E Plumb Ln , Reno
11:00 am - Kids Crafts: Doodle Your Soul - Free Event at Reno Public Market
Reno Public Market , 299 E Plumb Ln , Reno
12:00 pm - She-Rock Christmas LIVE at Reno Public Market
Reno Public Market , 299 E Plumb Ln , Reno
7:00 pm - Riverside Farmers Market
Idlewild Park, 2055 Idlewild Dr, Reno, NV, 89509
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good evening neighbors, I took the liberty of replacing the tree that was stolen from the lot across from hometown cafe off lemmon dr.
The original tree was placed here as a memorial for Baby Izabelle, and other children. I hope this tree will remain where it was placed, and if youd… (Nextdoor Northstar Ranch) - Hello, so I just wanna say thank you so much for everybody that reached out that we're serious about finding these little guys homes.
They now have found awesome homes. I just got off the phone with an amazing man with such a big heart. And he is taking the last 2I won't say his… (Nextdoor Huffaker Park)
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Ok Reno! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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