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Greetings Reno! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Were you near this fatal McCarran crash? Police want information
  • What big spending, housing, and fire code changes are on Tuesday’s agenda?
  • How you can help the Reno children left behind by this crash

Also on today's calendar: SPCA of Northern Nevada Presents: Reading with Rescues 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: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Find out what's happening in Renofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sun and areas of high clouds, with a high of 58 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 62, low: 48.
  • Wednesday: Windy in the morning, with a high of 60 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Speed appears to be a factor in fatal crash, police said (kolotv.com) — A motorcyclist was killed Saturday afternoon in a crash on McCarran Boulevard west of Kietzke Lane in Reno, where police say speed appears to be a factor. Westbound McCarran was affected for several hours as Reno Police, Reno Fire, and REMSA responded, and investigators are asking anyone with information to contact them or Secret Witness.
   

• County commissioners to consider fire code updates, land use ordinances at Tuesday meeting (thisisreno.com) — Washoe County commissioners meet in Reno on Tuesday to vote on major fire code updates, land use rules, and more than $117 million in re-appropriated funds. The agenda also includes a new Registrar of Voters warehouse lease, Pleasant Valley sewer work, opioid grant funding for homeless outreach, and a housing incentives ordinance, with public hearings starting after 1 p.m.
   

• Support fund launched for children of fallen Truckee Meadows battalion chief and wife (mynews4.com) — A Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue battalion chief from Reno and his wife were killed in a Highway 50 crash, leaving their two children hospitalized in Reno with serious injuries. A dedicated support fund has been launched to help cover the kids’ ongoing medical care, counseling, education, and daily needs, with all donations managed by the Truckee Meadows Firefighter Foundation.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Our cat just ran out.
    He’s a grey/white tuxedo with w red mark under his left front leg orange eyes and about 7-8 pounds. Lost in the vicinity of Steamboat and Veterans… (Nextdoor Damonte Ranch)
  • It’s Saturday and I am sending my 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻text to you all before I am going to head out to enjoy this sunny day .
    I hope you all enjoy your day. If you’re out I hope you will remember to show a little kindness by smiling, saying hello or nodding to others . Your… (Nextdoor Steamboat Creek)
  • US Foods Holding Corp posted a job opening for Sr. Transportation Manager in Reno. Apply here.
  • Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Reno. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Reno here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sparks

  • Never trust a Democrat with taxpayer money (sparkstrib.com)
  • Tesla makes bold move ahead of release of highly anticipated new vehicle: 'Basically hitting the sweet spot' (thecooldown.com)

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!

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