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🌱 I-580 Investigation + No Charges In Eldorado Villas BBQ Fire
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First, today's weather:
Cold with clouds and sun. High: 31 Low: 7.
Here are the top three stories today in Reno:
- A police investigation shut down an I-580 off-ramp in South Reno on Tuesday afternoon. Officials did not disclose what the investigation entailed; however, both Nevada State Police and the Reno Police Department responded to the incident. The northbound off-ramp at Virginia Street was closed while police investigated, and drivers were asked to use an alternate route. (KOLO)
- No charges will be filed after an accidental BBQ fire destroyed multiple condos in north Reno. On Sunday afternoon, six units were destroyed at the Eldorado Villas in Stead, leaving nine people without a place to live and an estimated $1.5 million worth of damage. The owner of the condo was cooperating with fire officials, according to Reno Fire Department chief Dave Cochran, and will not be charged because it was an accident. (KRNV My News 4)
- The University of Nevada, Reno's (UNR) cannabis program is helping students to get involved in the industry. Beginning the first week of March, the next batch of students will start the online program, which is offered as four separate certificates including healthcare, law, business, and agriculture. The first class will be graduating soon from the six-month program. According to The Source dispensary general manager Christine Gamez, they have already received applications for soon-to-be graduates of the program. (KRNV My News 4)
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Today in Reno:
- Toddler Story Time, At North Valleys Library (10:30 AM)
From my notebook:
- Have you purchased your tickets to this year's Heels & Hounds champagne brunch and fashion show yet? The event takes place on Sunday, April 10th at the Silver Legacy. (Facebook)
- Register for the National Automobile Museum's 2nd Thursday Talk on Mar. 10. (Facebook)
- Could your new Reno dream home be on the market right now? Check out Patch's latest local real estate roundup to see what's for sale. (Reno Patch)
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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!