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Reno
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Good morning, Reno. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Washoe County Sheriff's Office hosts its annual Incline Community Picnic at Aspen Grove and Village Green in Incline Village at 960 Lakeshore Boulevard from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — the event offers free hot dogs and hamburgers, interactive law enforcement exhibits featuring special teams like K9, RAVEN, Mounted Horse, SWAT and Search and Rescue, and booths from community agencies. 2NEWS
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Douglas County roads reopened after flash flooding—East Fork Firefighters rescued an elderly woman and saved several puppies swept away by floodwaters. 2NEWS
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Starbucks announced that it will close 1% of its stores and cut 900 non-retail positions nationwide to reduce costs. A Reno spokesperson said affected local stores will display signage and email notifications— the Starbucks app will update on Sunday. Reno Gazette Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Dragon Lights Festival opened Friday and will run through November 30 at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Gardens at Rancho San Rafael Park—featuring 40 new lantern sculptures and operating nightly from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. 2NEWS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Middle and high school students in Washoe County took part in activities that taught them trade skills—hands-on training designed to prepare them for future careers in the trades. 2NEWS
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting October 1, fire restrictions on public and unincorporated private lands managed by the BLM, NDF, and USFS in central and northwest Nevada will ease to allow campfires, smoking outdoors, and open flame tool use—while local burn bans may still apply. Residents and visitors must check with the responsible agency for updated rules to help prevent wildfires. 2NEWS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lane reductions on USA Parkway began on September 26 and will last through the end of 2025—this repaving project affects local traffic flow. 2NEWS
- ➤ Senator Catherine Cortez participated in a roundtable at Northern Nevada Hopes to discuss tax credits & said that at least 20,000 Nevada families relied on them to afford health care. 2NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Department of Justice announced a Memorandum of Understanding with Nevada to help enforce immigration laws—allocating FEMA funds and National Guard administrative support for federal operations. Governor Lombardo said Nevada is not a sanctuary state but will continue following federal immigration policies. 2NEWS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Northern Nevada Public Health said they are waiting on final CDC approval before offering the new COVID-19 vaccine and expect local distribution to begin on October 1 while CVS and Walgreens will offer the vaccine once recommendations are fully approved (after ACIP advised on Sept 19). KUNR
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Bachata Brunch
12-3 p.m. — Reno Public Market — Free community dance lesson — Spice up your Sunday brunch with Bachata dancing and delightful drinks.
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Training Firefighters to Win on the Fireground
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Grand Sierra Resort and Casino — $425 — Transform firefighter training with innovative strategies to enhance performance on the fireground.
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Chase Petra Live Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Holland Project — $18 – $20 — Experience the growth and evolution of Chase Petra's music at their latest live performance.
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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac Tribute Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Grand Theater — Tickets available — Experience the magic of Fleetwood Mac's music performed by the acclaimed tribute band.
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Lakeview Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Virginia Street Brewhouse — $20.00 – $86.03 — Experience the breakout Nashville country duo Lakeview in an evening of blue-collar charm and music.
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Heyz Concert
9:00–11:30 p.m. — Cypress Music Venue & Private Events — From $82 — Heyz brings an unforgettable night of music to Reno.
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