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Hey hey Reno! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Interested in a well-paid federal court job based in Reno?
  • How a community-funded project just saved Reno's historic Lake Mansion
  • What overnight lane closures on US 395 mean for Reno drivers

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Terri M.!

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 48 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 52.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Jury Administrator (uscourts.gov) — If you're looking for stable federal work in Reno, the U.S. District Court is hiring a full-time Jury Administrator based here with a salary up to the high $90,000s. The role manages all aspects of jury operations, requires strong administrative experience, and comes with robust federal benefits and no state income tax for Nevada residents.
   

2. Lake Mansion gets new roof after community fundraising effort (2news.com) — A major preservation project has given Reno's historic Lake Mansion a new, long-lasting roof, funded entirely through local donations and foundations. The restored landmark, once home to city founder Myron Lake, will now be more available for arts classes, cultural events, and free family festivals as it approaches its 150th anniversary.
   

3. Lane reductions begin on U.S. 395 in north Reno (2news.com) — If you drive U.S. 395 through north Reno at night, expect lane reductions in both directions between the spaghetti bowl and North McCarran Boulevard from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Monday. NDOT crews are resurfacing 11 Truckee Meadows bridges and replacing barriers and joints, and officials urge motorists to slow down, allow extra time, and watch for workers in the construction zones.
   

4. Detectives recover missing 14-year-old, arrest truck driver in Sparks (kolotv.com) — Regional HEAT detectives, acting on a tip that a missing 14-year-old might be in the Reno area, located her during a traffic stop in Sparks and arrested a semi-truck driver. The girl, previously identified as a commercially sexually exploited child, was recovered safely and connected with victim advocates, while the suspect now faces multiple serious felony charges.
   

5. SunPower Breaks Ground on Reno AI Data Center Solar System (constructionreviewonline.com) — A new AI-focused data center in Reno is getting its own dedicated solar-power system, with SunPower breaking ground on the project to help meet the facility's heavy electricity needs. While many details remain undisclosed, the development signals growing investment in large-scale energy infrastructure tied to high-tech operations in Reno and could eventually affect local power demand and jobs.
   

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  • Sakana Sushi is a gem in the Somersett Town Center!
    The fish is fresh, the rolls are beautifully made, and you can tell they take real pride in quality. Their takeout deals are an amazing value. You… (Nextdoor Somersett)
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    Unbelievably beautiful here! And the roses smell so good! (Nextdoor Southampton Estates)
  • The Clorox Company posted a job opening for Sanitation Technician - Midnight Shift (Sun-Thu 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM) in Reno. Apply here.
  • PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Distribution Warehouse Material Handler in Reno. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Reno here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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