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Good morning Reno! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Could Reno's casino facial recognition spark a wider legal showdown?
- How UNR is backing Reno students through the Hawk Fire and beyond
- How the Lemmon Drive Smith's is helping Reno's wildfire recovery
Also on today's calendar: The Black Feathers in Reno! and 8 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Fauna T.!
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 88 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A stray afternoon t-shower, temps: high: 71, low: 56.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 83 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Wrongly arrested Reno casino guest seeks names of 168 people flagged by facial recognition (focusgn.com) — A Nevada truck driver is suing the City of Reno and a Reno police officer after facial recognition at Peppermill Casino allegedly led to his wrongful 2023 arrest, and he now wants names of 168 others flagged by the same system. The case could reveal how often Reno police relied on facial recognition and whether broader policy changes or class-action claims might follow. 
2. UNR President Discusses Hawk Fire support and new school year (foxreno.com) — Students and families at the University of Nevada, Reno are starting the new school year as President Brian Sandoval outlines how UNR is supporting those affected by Hawk Fire evacuations while keeping classes going. He also previews major campus additions, from a proposed veterinary school and physical therapy program to new facilities like the Public Health Lab and an indoor field house.
3. Smith's Lemmon Drive store in Reno reopens after evacuation order lifted (mynews4.com) — Reno residents near Lemmon Drive can once again shop at the Smith's Food and Drug store, which has reopened after the Hawk Fire evacuation order was eased. Normal hours, pharmacy, fuel, and pickup services are resuming, and the company is coordinating local donation efforts to support wildfire relief across northern Nevada.
4. Saint Mary's nurses in Reno to join 1-day strike across 3 states (rgj.com subscription) — Nurses at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno plan a 24-hour strike from the morning of Sept. 3 to Sept. 4 over staffing and contract concerns with parent company Prime Healthcare. The hospital, already caring for Hawk Fire evacuees, criticizes the timing but says it will stay open, while union leaders argue unsafe staffing and stalled negotiations are hurting patient care.
5. School board trustees unanimously oppose Doral Academy expansion proposal (thisisreno.com) — Washoe County school trustees have formally opposed Doral Academy of Northern Nevada's plan to build a second campus on University of Nevada, Reno property and expand to K-12. The board's unanimous vote, while not binding, signals concerns about district finances, enrollment, and facilities as the proposal heads to the state charter school authority for a final decision.
📸 Around Reno
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Reno
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★ Featured events ★
- The Black Feathers in Reno! →
MOUNTAIN MUSIC PARLOR, 735 S Center St, Reno
7:00 pm
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- SPCA-NN Reading With Rescues →
SPCA of Northern Nevada Shelter, 4950 Spectrum Blvd, Reno
4:00 pm - 90s Night with As If! at Reno Public Market →
Reno Public Market, 299 E Plumb Ln, Reno
7:00 pm - Brighter Daze - Day 1 →
J Resort, 345 N Arlington Ave, Reno
12:00 pm - Riverside Farmers Market →
Riverside Farmers' Market, 2055 Idlewild Dr, Reno, NV, 89509
8:00 am - Milk & Honey Jewish Cultural Festival →
McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Dr, Reno
11:00 am - Intro to Leatherworking with Landmark Leather Co. →
Wyld Market Collective, 1640 S Wells Ave, Reno
6:00 pm - Vitalant Bloodmobile is here! See flyer attached to register
Brown Reno, NV 89511
7:15 am - She-Rock: Ladies of the 80's at Reno Public Market →
Reno Public Market, 299 E Plumb Ln, Reno
7:00 pm - Riverside Farmers Market →
Riverside Farmers' Market, 2055 Idlewild Dr, Reno, NV, 89509
8:00 am - RnB Bingo with Mo Ayala at Reno Public Market →
Reno Public Market, 299 E Plumb Ln, Reno
6:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
Wednesday September 9
🗓 Events Nearby
- PTO Fundraiser ~ Aces Baseball Game
Sepulveda Greater Nevada Field
6:30 pm - Alison Krauss and Union Station →
Grand Theatre, 2500 E 2nd St, Reno
7:00 pm - Snack Exemption Day
Sepulveda Sparks, NV 89436 - BEALSEY SPIRIT DAY
Beasley Sparks, NV 89436
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- POWER BACK ON!!!!
LOTUS, FERN,FLOWER ETC.!!! Yay!!!! WE GET TO GO HOME!!! I just showed up. We were gonna bring some stuff back and the power was on. (Nextdoor Sierra Sage) - So my son walked by the patio door and said, "Mom!
Grab your camera!" And when I got to the door, I gasped. I am a sky watcher, from a line of sky watchers, and I just couldn't believe what I was… (Nextdoor Astraea Trail)
- Gray Construction posted a job opening for Site Manager (Night Shift Schedule) in Reno. Apply here.
- Tempur Sealy International, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Team Members! in Reno. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Reno here.
Ok Reno! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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