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Phone Scam From 'Sheriff's Office' + Reno Aces Game Postponed
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Happy Saturday, Reno! Let's start today off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing around Reno today.
First, today's weather:
Sunny and pleasant. High: 78 Low: 43.
Here are the top stories today in Reno:
- Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam issued a warning this week about a telephone scam that involves a caller pretending to be from the sheriff's office, then demanding the potential victim pay "unpaid tickets" immediately. Balaam reported that the office does not call people for unpaid tickets or outstanding warrants. Anyone who receives a call like this is encouraged to hang up and contact the sheriff's office. (ThisisReno)
- The Reno Aces were set to face off against the Las Vegas Aviators Thursday night before officials canceled the game. The game was reportedly postponed to allow for additional testing and contact tracing as per Minor League Baseball's health and safety protocols. According to the team's cancellation policy, fans who bought tickets to the Sept. 30 game will be able to use those tickets for any of the remaining three games of the current series.(KRNV My News 4)
- Smoke in a southwest Reno home turned out to be a simple bathroom exhaust fire, leaving nothing else in the home burned. (KOLO)
- As the owner of Paulo's Italian Deli faces labor shortages, his retired family members have stepped in to lend a hand and meet customer demand. (KTVN)
- As travel rebounds at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, airport parking demand continues to rise. (KOLO)
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— Rachel Kilimnik
About me: Rachel is a born-and-raised New Yorker who recently relocated to the mountains in the west. She is a freelance copywriter for the content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is assisting Patch.com with community newsletter curation. During her free time, you can find Rachel roller skating, making pottery, drinking tea, and tending to her growing collection of houseplants.