🌱 Reno Redrawing Ward Boundaries + Bill To Ban Tracking Device Use

Hello again, friends! It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Reno Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

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A heavy t-storm in the p.m.. High: 81 Low: 51.

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Here are the top three stories in Reno today:

1. The City of Reno is undergoing a redrawing of its ward boundaries, transitioning from five to six wards and eliminating an at-large seat. To engage the public in this process, the city has launched an online portal where residents can suggest boundaries and submit maps. The portal, powered by Districtr, provides demographic data and will accept map submissions until Jun. 22. A redistricting meeting is scheduled for Jun. 14, with a subsequent review of preliminary maps on Jun. 27 at Reno City Hall council chambers. (2News)
2. On Saturday, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed a bill — AB356 — banning the use of tracking devices. The move comes after both Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve and Washoe County Commissioner Vaughn Hartung were found to have tracking devices placed on their vehicles. The law, which goes into effect on Jul. 1, prohibits a person from placing mobile tracking devices on someone else's car, but law enforcement agencies are exempt if they adhere to state law and constitutional guidelines. (KOLO)
3. Murphy, a police K9, passed away, as announced by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. Originally from Ireland, the springer spaniel was trained in narcotics detection and worked alongside Deputy Gamboa in the High Intensity Drug Trafficking area task force. After starting his public service in 2012 with Nevada State Police Trooper Vietti, Murphy joined the sheriff's office and retired in October 2019 after a dedicated seven-year career. Remembered for his unwavering love for playing ball, Murphy spent his retirement years with his family, always keeping his beloved ball within reach. (KOLO)

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Today in Reno:

• Reno Wheelmen Twilight Road Race Series At Aircenter Circle & Turbo Circle (5:00 PM)
• Ward 3 Neighborhood Advisory Board Meeting At Reno City Hall (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Construction is set to begin this summer on a new Ford dealership in Reno. The dealership will be located on an undeveloped 15-acre site on South Hills Drive and South Virginia Street. (KTVN)
• On Sunday, Jun. 4, dog owners came together for Natural Paws' Hike for Hounds Festival & Fundraiser event. The event, which featured a two-mile mountainous group hike, raised funds for the Canine Rehabilitation Center & Cat Sanctuary. (KTVN)
• Reno firefighters responded to a house fire on Sunday afternoon in northeast Reno on Montello Street and Hillboro Avenue, where flames were seen emerging from a window. The fire was rapidly extinguished and confined to the building, but tragically, a cat was discovered deceased inside. The homeowners were absent during the incident, and the Reno Fire Department is currently investigating the cause of the fire. (KTVN)

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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.