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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:

  • What does selling RED parcels mean for Reno's live-work-play vision?
  • DA explains why 2024 Reno police shooting was ruled justified
  • How unhealthy is Bull Fire smoke over Reno-Sparks right now?

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, Fauna T.!

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Record-tying heat, with a high of 91 and low of 52 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 55.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 3 parcels at Reno Experience District on the market (rgj.com subscription) — Three parcels totaling 12.6 acres at the Reno Experience District, the former Park Lane Mall site at one of Reno's busiest intersections, have been listed for sale. The move raises questions about the future of the project's final phase, which was once pitched as Reno's answer to Santana Row, and could reshape housing, retail, and entertainment options for nearby residents.
   

2. Washoe County DA rules 2024 Reno police shooting of Kristopher Gari was lawful (kolotv.com) — Washoe County's district attorney has ruled that Reno Police Sgt. Patrick McCauley acted lawfully in the 2024 shooting of Kristopher Gari after a series of dangerous vehicle pursuits ending at a West Fourth Street gas station. A newly released 29-page report details the three-day sequence of stops, Gari's repeated attempts to flee, and the DA's conclusion that deadly force was justified under Nevada law.
   

3. Bull Fire smoke prompts air quality advisory for Reno-Sparks (thisisreno.com) — Reno-Sparks residents are under an air quality advisory because Bull Fire smoke is pushing fine particulate levels into unhealthy ranges, especially for children, older adults and people with lung conditions. Health officials urge sensitive groups to limit outdoor activity, keep medications handy and use tools like the AirNow app to track rapidly changing conditions.
   

4. Scientists seek new ways to protect Sierra Nevada meadows (kunr.org) — Researchers connected to the University of Nevada, Reno's Lake Tahoe campus are collaborating to better understand and protect Sierra Nevada meadows, which are vital for wildlife, water storage, and water quality. Their workshop focused on identifying research gaps and improving restoration strategies, with the goal of guiding more effective conservation work across the mountain range that shapes much of Reno's watershed.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I am missing my beautiful sweet Bernese Mountain Dog Puppy, Hennley!
    She went missing down in Old 395 and South Virginia st closer to Reno and before Washoe Lake. She has a pink collar on and freckles on her cheeks… (Nextdoor Steam Boat)
  • Posting for a friend who lost her 8 month old Bernese mountain puppy in South Reno.
    Please share and let's get her back home ASAP! (Nextdoor Galena Forest Estates)
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Reno. Apply here.
  • Eaton Aerospace posted a job opening for Machine Operator (2nd Shift) - Primaries 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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