🌱 Burn Victim Searches For Justice + West Street Plaza Makeover

Hello again, Reno! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Reno Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Reno Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Reno long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here.

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First, today's weather:

Cooler with a few showers. High: 52 Low: 39.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Reno:

1. A woman was apparently burned by her former boyfriend and is on the search for justice. Around three months ago, Valerie Barrera was allegedly doused in a flammable liquid and set on fire by former boyfriend Jeremy Marcel Chatman. According to reports, she was found severely burned sitting in a puddle in a northeast Reno apartment complex. Since then, Barrera has come forward to state that there was another person involved in the crime. Anyone with information should please reach out to the authorities. (KOLO)
2. This spring season, the West Street Plaza in downtown Reno is going to be getting a makeover! According to the city of Reno's urban forester Matt Basile, "the goal [is] to make it more vibrant, colorful and allow for better viewing of the Truckee River." The project is expected to be finished by mid-May and cost the city around $10,000. (KRNV)
3. Are you on the search for a new home? If so, Patch and Redfin have got you covered! Together, they have compiled a list of five new properties for sale in the Reno area. With all the prep work done, searching for your new home should be a breeze. For the full list of properties and details, please check out their article. (Reno Patch)

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Today in Reno:

• Preschool Story Time at Spanish Springs Library (10:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets of Reno are asking for your help in spreading the word for Chloe. Chloe was lost on Mar. 21 and was last seen near Mayberry. Anyone with information should please reach out. (Facebook)
• Animal Ark Reno is inviting everyone to TigerTalks 2022! Join them for "sweet treats and feline feats." For more details, please check out their site! (Instagram)
• Are you looking for an adorable cat that loves to cuddle? If so, the SPCA of Northern Nevada has got you covered! James is an orange kitty looking for his forever home. If you or anyone you know is interested, please check out the post. (Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Dominique-Noelle Rafael

About me: Dominique is a self taught UX/UI designer based in Princeton, NJ. She recently graduated from the University of Maryland last spring with a bachelor's degree in Information Science. She is excited to begin working on the Patch newsletter project this year!