🌱 AZ Man Arrested For Sex Crimes + Affordable Housing Approved

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Let's get this day started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Chilly with some sunshine. High: 44 Low: 33.

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Here are the top stories today in Reno:

1. An 89-year-old Arizona man has been arrested on accusations that he sexually abused children in his home state and in Las Vegas and Reno dating to the 1970s. Leslie Jenkins, of Tucson, was arrested Dec. 7 and booked into the Clark County Detention Center on multiple felony counts of sexual assault and lewdness with a child. Police wrote in his arrest report that an investigation into Jenkins started on Aug. 2 when a social worker said a Reno youth disclosed sexual abuse by Jenkins in Reno. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
2. The Reno City Council has set aside $500,000 to purchase two affordable housing units with almost 100 dorm-style apartments. At this week's council meeting, a city analyst said they don't have a clear-cut idea on where the apartments will end up just yet. They also don't have all the details worked out for tenants either, but with concerns of rising rent causing displacement, Council Member Devon Reese said now is the time to act. (KUNR Public Radio)
3. Reno animal shelters have pets waiting to be adopted. Check out these adorable animals looking for their forever home, and contact your local shelter to find your new best friend! (Reno Patch)

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Today in Reno:

• Galena Creek Talk: Waterbirds of Northern Nevada with Mike Goddard (10:00 AM)
• Gifts For Your Loved Ones: Art Sale in the Riverside Gallery (11:00 AM)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.