🌱 Local Film Industry Tax Credit + Suspended Reno Priest Serves Again

Hello, hello. Miranda Fraraccio here with your fresh copy of the Reno Patch newsletter, full of all the community news you need to know right now.

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Here are the top three stories in Reno today:

1. On Thursday, May 11, a bipartisan group of lawmakers from Nevada announced a bill that would provide huge tax credits designed to bring more film production opportunities to the southern part of the state. The bill would include a $1 billion Sony expansion and focus on diversifying southern Nevada's gaming and tourism-reliant economy, which took a hard hit during the pandemic. Unlike Nevada's deals with Tesla and Redwood Materials, these tax credits would only be used following the completion of the films at studios built by these private developers. (This Is Reno)
2. Late Friday night, a driver in Washoe County was arrested for driving under the influence after almost hitting a local police officer head-on. According to the officer, they were conducting their nightly rounds when they were suddenly met with a vehicle coming straight at them while driving on the opposite side of the road. Luckily, the officer was able to maneuver his vehicle out of the truck's path to avoid being hit. (2News.com)
3. A Catholic priest who was suspended from ministry at a northwest Reno church will now be moving to serve at Douglas County Church beginning on Saturday, Jul. 1. Father Patrick Klekas was originally suspended for having an inappropriate relationship with an adult woman back in 2020 while he was serving as the associate pastor for St. Albert the Great Parish. The priest has participated in a variety of counseling sessions since the alleged relationship, as well as discernment away from the diocese, which was completed in April. (KOLO)

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Today in Reno:

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From my notebook:

• On Saturday, May 20, the SPCA of Northern Nevada will be hosting their Woof & Wonder event in honor of National Rescue Dog Day. The event will take place at Wonder Aleworks from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 10 percent of all food sales throughout the event will support the SPCA of Northern Nevada. If you make a small donation at the event or bring a much-needed pet item, each person will receive one dollar off of their next beer. (SPCA of Northern Nevada)
• Looking for something fun to do with the family next weekend? Damonte Ranch High School's award-winning production of "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" is coming to Reno Little Theater. This 45-minute show is perfect for families and tickets are only $5. (Reno Little Theater)
• The Nevada Humane Society has numerous animals available for adoption including a 9-year-old pup, Eclipse. She's very timid at first but is very fun-loving and approaches people very gently. All she needs is a forever home! Stop by this week if you're interested in meeting her. (Nevada Humane Society)

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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.