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🌱 Deputy Behind Bars + Asian Chef Follows His Dreams
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Good morning, Reno! Like many of you, the Patch team is taking some time off to celebrate the New Year, so there will not be a newsletter in your inbox tomorrow. We appreciate your understanding of this slight pause in our schedule, and I will be back on Monday with the next edition of the Reno Daily! Now, here's everything happening around town today.
First, today's weather:
Partly sunny and cold. High: 34 Low: 13.
Here are the top 3 stories in Reno today:
- A Washoe sheriff's deputy was put behind bars for multiple charges of lewdness with a minor. Brian Fisher, the 46-year-old deputy, was arrested by police this Wednesday. He is being held at Washoe County jail for this felony. Currently, a criminal investigation is in place. (KRNV My News 4)
- An Asian chef made his dreams a reality with Rice Box Kitchen, despite the pandemic. Perapol Damnernpholkul, the owner, stated that many people, even some of his close friends, were very concerned for him after his decision to open a restaurant in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, his resilience with his dreams brought forth the success of the restaurant which caused their worries to disappear. If you catch yourself in the MidTown District, grab a bite at this Asian fusion eatery! (KUNR Public Radio)
- The forecast predicts that this New Year's Eve is going to be one of the coldest within the last five years. The aftermath of the snow storms in the area have caused piles of snow ranging over ten feet in height, and it is not over. The cold weather is still rushing in quickly and causing temperatures in Reno to be well below zero degrees. Make sure you don't put your winter coats away anytime soon! (Reno Gazette Journal)
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Today in Reno:
- New Year's Eve Downtown Fireworks in the City of Reno (10:00 PM)
- NYE Carnival Extravaganza at THE ROW in Eldorado Resort Casino (5:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- The Reno Firefighters Association is wishing everyone a Happy New Year! This past week they have been super busy with several structure fires, car accidents, downed power lines and trees, medicals, camping fires, and public assists due to the recent weather. They want to let everyone know that they are happy and proud to be serving this community! (Facebook)
- The SPCA of Northern Nevada is searching for Bella's new forever home. Bella is a high-energy puppy that is looking for an active home with a playful, confident "doggo" sibling who can show her the ropes! She is well trained in her basic commands and is eager to please. If you are interested in adopting Bella, make sure to contact the SPCA! (Facebook)
- Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is honored to have been named the Most Sustainable Company (Green & Earth Friendly) in this year's Northern Nevada Business Weekly's Best in Business contest. Their new eco-friendly escalators are a great example of their continued commitment to the preservation of this planet. For more information on their green initiatives, you can visit their website! (Instagram)
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— 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!