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🌱 Why Sparks police are warning parents about kids’ online interactions now

Sparks, Nevada Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Sparks police are warning parents about kids’ online interactions now

Today's riddle: Which is faster, heat or cold? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 88 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 91, low: 60.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 94 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sparks police arrest 30-year-old after runaway 13-year-old reports sex at residence (mynews4.com) — Sparks police say a 13-year-old runaway from California was found at a Sparks residence and reported having sex with a 30-year-old local man, who was then arrested on multiple child-related felony charges. Officers urge Sparks parents to talk with their kids about the risks of interacting with strangers on social media and online platforms.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • FOUND 7/3 around 8:30pm: Black and tan, male chihuahua type dog.
    Small, maybe 5-8 pounds. Older with gray in his snout. Found in Chaucer St/General Thatcher area in Wingfield Springs. Help me find his owner! … (Nextdoor Spanish Springs 2)
  • Saw this poor fur baby was running along my back fence facing Los Altos Blvd and Belmar area.
    He did not want to engage as he was whimpering while running. Going to be hot. (Nextdoor Los Altos)
  • Chewy, Inc. posted a job opening for Forklift Operator Part-Time in Sparks. Apply here.
  • Employnet, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitor/Swing Shift $17PH in Sparks. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sparks here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sun Valley

  • RTC awarded $25 million federal grant for Sun Valley Boulevard corridor improvements (thisisreno.com)
  • viewer complaint prompts action, attention now focused on fire hazard in Sun Valley (mynews4.com)

Reno

  • [FS]: 1995 Volvo 850 Base Sedan - AT - 116k Miles - Timing Belt Done- Reno, NV (swedespeed.com)
  • A first for Reno: July 4 parade returns after decades (rgj.com)
  • Nevada State Fairgrounds to be managed by Reno Rodeo Association (thisisreno.com)

Ok Sparks! 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: Heat, you can catch cold!! (Thank you Michael S. for sending it in!)
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