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Good morning Reno! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will a shorter west Reno cell tower still change your river view?
  • How Reno’s H.E.A.T. Unit quietly stopped six suspected child predators
  • How will Nevada’s new soccer coach reshape the Wolf Pack’s future?

Also on today's calendar: Baker Street Band LIVE at Reno Public Market and 6 more events.

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Stuart S.!

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cooler with a little rain, with a high of 46 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Thursday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 44, low: 35.
  • Friday: Breezy in the a.m.; clearing, with a high of 44 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Developer withdraws plan for 104-foot cell tower in west Reno (rgj.com) — A controversial 104-foot cell tower proposed for west Reno, near Mayberry Park and the Truckee River, has been withdrawn after residents objected to its height and visual impact. The developer plans to resubmit a design 55 feet or shorter, which could be approved by-right, though neighbors would still have a brief window to appeal once a building permit decision is made.
   

2. H.E.A.T. Unit operation nabs men attempting to buy sex from minors in Reno (mynews4.com) — Reno police say six men were arrested in a recent two-day H.E.A.T. Unit operation targeting adults who believed they were meeting minors for sex at a local property. The multi-agency sting involved Reno, Sparks and school district police, and investigators are urging parents to watch for online grooming warning signs while asking anyone with information to contact the H.E.A.T. Unit or Secret Witness.
   

3. Wolf Pack women's soccer gets new head coach (2news.com) — Reno’s own University of Nevada women’s soccer program has named Jeremy Evans, a highly successful coach from Lake Tahoe Community College, as the new Wolf Pack head coach. Evans brings a dominant conference record and strong regional ties, with athletics director Stephanie Rempe touting his work ethic and vision to build a championship-caliber program in Reno.
   

4. NV program helps teens with disabilities become advocates (thisisreno.com) — Reno teens with disabilities can join a statewide Youth Action Council that already includes local representatives and meets monthly to build advocacy and leadership skills. The council, run through Nevada’s independent living network, helps young people navigate adulthood, influence disability policy, and connect with peers, and it welcomes Reno residents 14 and older who want to support the disability community.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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    May you all be blessed with love, kindness and understanding this holiday season. (Nextdoor Steamboat Creek)
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    Two different walks; one in the dirt and another in Caughlin Ranch enjoying the Christmas lights. Almost 5 miles total. I appreciate how my dog gets… (Nextdoor Sierra Highlands)
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Reno. Apply here.
  • University of Nevada, Reno posted a job opening for Tenure - Track Assistant Professor, Metallurgical Engineering in Reno. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Reno here.

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