🌱 Cannabis Dispensary Licenses + New Cancer Research At UNR

Morning, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Reno Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy and chilly. High: 39 Low: 31.

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Here are the top three stories in Reno today:

1. The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board granted a prospective license to SoL Cannabis. The dispensary was one of two in Northern Nevada to receive a license and the only one in Washoe County. (KUNR Public Radio)
2. The University of Nevada, Reno, is working on a new breast cancer research project that aims to improve screening rates. The project is being funded by the Nevada Cancer Coalition. To complete a brief survey and contribute to the research project, click here. (KOLO)
3. Join the Nevada Museum of Art in celebrating the holiday spirit! Whether you're a fan of broadway, jazz, contemporary, or opera, come listen to "A Popera Winter Wonderland" by the Sierra Music Society on Sunday, Dec. 11. Click here for ticket information. (Nevada Museum of Art via Facebook)

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Today in Reno:

• 3rd Annual Trail Of Lights At Washoe Lake State Park (5:00 PM)
• Planning Commission Meeting At Reno City Council Chamber (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• There's nothing like a new home for the holidays! Check out these five upcoming open houses in the Reno area, including a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house in University Ridge and a five-bedroom, four-bathroom home in Eagle Canyon. (Reno Patch)
• The Northwest Reno Library invites you to explore the Land of Candy during a special holiday event today at 10:30 a.m. Click here to register. (Washoe County Library)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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.