🌱 Reno Man Leads High-Speed Chase + Winter Wonderland Fundraiser

Hello, Reno! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Snow, 1-3"; windy, cooler. High: 44 Low: 16.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Reno today:

1. A Reno man was arrested by the California Highway Patrol after stealing a Jeep Cherokee and leading officers on a high-speed chase. Ryan Bonnett, 35, was detained after the 15-minute pursuit which reached speeds of over 85 miles per hour before ending on Highway 108. Bonnett was booked into the Tuolumne County Jail and faces charges of evading, possession of a stolen vehicle, and possession of stolen property. (MyMotherLode.com)
2. The Nevada Diabetes Association is hosting its 6th Annual Winter Wonderland fundraiser today at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno. The community is invited to attend the fun-filled event, which features winter-themed samples from regional restaurants and bars, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom. Tickets are $70 and can be purchased online, in person at The Shoppes Atlantis, or by calling the Nevada Diabetes Association at (775) 856-3839. (KOLO)
3. The University of Nevada, Reno is asking for donations to help support students facing food insecurity. In coordination with Pack Provisions, the university seeks to raise $25,000 before the end of the year to provide perishable and nonperishable foods, grocery funds, school supplies, and hygiene items to members of the campus community. To learn more about the initiative and make a donation, click here. (KOLO)

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Today in Reno:

• Let It Glow, Reno! At Midtown District (1:00 PM)
• Youth Food Program Dinner At Neil Road Recreation Center (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Here are the latest homes to hit the market in the Reno area. (Reno Patch)
• The US National Weather Service of Reno warns back-to-back winter storms will bring periods of very difficult to impossible travel over Sierra passes through Sunday. Click here to view Winter Storm Warnings and additional information. (US National Weather Service Reno Nevada via Facebook)
• Join Washoe County and the Sun Valley Citizen Advisory Board (CAB) members for a meeting this Saturday, Dec. 3, at 10:00 a.m. at Hobey's Casino or via Zoom. Visit the link to view the agenda. (Washoe County)

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— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing associate at Lightning Media Partners. Outside of work, she enjoys constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.