One person is in custody after barricading himself in his apartment with a gun this afternoon on Sierra Street in downtown Reno It appears that Reno Police have a suspect in custody after a standoff downtown A man has barricaded himself inside an apartment with a gun 27-year old Blue Jansma has been arrested and charged with six counts of assault with a deadly weapon A man is in custody after a standoff this afternoon with Reno Police in downtown Reno officers were called to the area of 1st Street and Sierra Street around 2:30 p.m this afternoon for a report of assault with a deadly weapon they learned that a man had pointed a gun at multiple people Officials found the suspect's apartment and set up a perimeter - they then began to negotiate and were able to get the suspect to come out where they arrested him after an hours-long standoff The suspect has been identified as 27-year old Blue Jansma He's been arrested for six counts of assault with a deadly weapon Sierra Street was closed for the duration of the incident from Island Ave to Court Street - all roads have been reopened and the Reno Police Department is asking that anyone with information please call the RPD non-emergency dispatch line at (775) 334-2677 or contact Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900 Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device A Reno bakery is expanding to Tennessee with two new locations and another planned at home which operates multiple businesses in Reno will open a location in Franklin on May 24 and another in Nashville this summer a grocery store and a sister restaurant — Claio Rotisserie — in Reno who runs the business with her husband Tyler said they were itching to do more without jeopardizing the success of their existing locations "We've been planning this for a little over a year," O'Laskey told the RGJ taking a short break from stocking planters with flowers at the upcoming Franklin location "Watching all those little details that we've been working and planning on.. I'm literally bursting with excitement right now." The Franklin location will combine Claio Rotisserie’s concept with that of the Rancharrah location — bringing the bakery What inspired the move to Tennessee?The O'Laskeys had been considering an out-of-state expansion for a few months when a longtime customer encouraged them to check out Franklin in late 2023 "It's the literal set of a Hallmark movie," she said "It is so quaint and it's the quintessential small town But the historic Boat House location required extensive renovations so the pair decided it would be best to live in Franklin during the build-out and opening process Franklin also offers excellent public schools and a friendly atmosphere Perenn's Franklin location is set to open at 94 E Its Nashville location is planned for 2934 Sidco Road and is expected to open in the summer of 2025 But what about Reno? A new location is coming to the Biggest Little City and will be announced on Perenn's social media and website soon by Tom Aizenberg RENO, Nev. — One juvenile has been arrested in connection to the murder in Reno on Thursday night Reno police officers responded to a shooting near W where they found an adult male victim who had been shot Despite emergency medical aid provided by REMSA Authorities have assured the public that there is no ongoing threat The identity of the deceased will be released by the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner's Office after proper notifications with assistance from the California Highway Patrol and other local agencies the juvenile suspect was located near Santa Cruz The Santa Cruz Police Department SWAT team arrested the suspect without incident For those looking to move to or just visit Reno here are what Nevadans had to say about it on Reddit and Instagram as well as data to back up some of the ratings What are the pros to living in/visiting Reno?From Reddit: What are the cons of living in/visiting Reno?From Reddit: Is Reno expensive?Reno-Sparks' had an average rent of $1,633 in the fourth quarter of last year according to the latest data from the Nevada State Apartment Association Nevada has never levied a state income tax on individuals or corporations Reno summers are typically hot and dry with occasional thunderstorms The average summer temperature in Reno is 73.8 degrees but can get warmer than 100 degrees some days The average spring temperature is 52.8 degrees and the average autumn temperature is 55.3 degrees Reno is on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada in a high desert known as the Truckee Meadows Though not necessarily within the mountainside Reno is fairly hilly and is 4,505 feet above sea level in elevation Reno is less than an hour drive to Lake Tahoe and is home to some of the most diverse wildlife in the country Is a Nevada a Democrat or Republican state?Nevada has voted for both Democrats and Republicans for president Nevada has a Republican governor (Joe Lombardo) but a Democratic majority in the Legislature Nevada voted for a Democratic senator (Jacky Rosen) but a Republican president (Donald Trump.) Nevada is typically considered a swing state because it can "swing" either way in an election Here's a recap of all the action for Sunday's games Rashi allowed one run in 3 innings with three strikeouts marking the first time the right-hander threw in back-to-back games this season only his seventh out of 31 games played so far The last two have come in back-to-back games Jake McCarthy had two of Reno's four hits in the game and is hitting .435 in 53 plate appearances since his demotion Vukovich tied the game in the seventh inning with his eighth home run of the year Reno struggled to mount any offense in this game After failing to score in the top half of the 10th the Aces were walked off in the bottom half of the inning allowing a left-on-left single to Grant McCray Amarillo scored five runs in the top of the seventh to turn a 2-1 deficit into a 6-2 lead a fielding error opened the floodgates as the first six Sod Poodles reached base Tommy Troy had the go-ahead base hit for his only knock of the day Kristian Robinson collected a pair of hits and hit the ball that resulted in that key fielding miscue including the two-run single that gave Amarillo breathing room in the seventh Peña is hitting .394 with a .958 OPS in his first eight games in Double-A allowing two runs in six innings with no walks and five strikeouts in his second win of the year The Amarillo bullpen then fired three scoreless innings to seal the win Conor Grammes pitched a scoreless seventh and Luke Albright handled the final two innings The Hops were held to just one hit but they made it count when Ben McLaughlin doubled home Druw Jones to tie the game McLaughlin then scored later in the inning on a fielder's choice throwing error by the first baseman Ricardo Yan got the start and allowed just one run on one hit Nate Savino added 2.1 scoreless innings to get the win Hillsboro's bullpen made that one-run lead stand Alexis Liebano retired two of three hitters before giving way to Carlos Rey including three on strikes to send the game to the ninth Philip Abner picked up his third save with a tidy ninth inning with a 13/2 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 11 innings Grayson Hitt pitched four scoreless innings on two hits He pitched out of a major jam in the third inning in which Fresno had runners at second and third with no outs A strikeout and a double play allowed him to escape Slade Caldwell reached base in four of five trips to the plate His only out was a sacrifice fly that put Visalia on the board in the fourth He also had his family in the stands on Sunday who has guided him with sage advice throughout his development .@VisaliaRawhide's Slade Caldwell wears a tattoo his grandfather gave him: "See the ball, hit the ball."His family flew in from Arkansas to watch the Diamondbacks' #3 prospect go 3-for-3 with a walk & 2 RBI.Feature story on Slade coming tonight at 10:45 on @KMPHFOX26. pic.twitter.com/nehR0dG9ku Braden Quinn pitched two scoreless innings to pick up his first professional win Left-handers Rocco Reid and Jake Fitzgibbons closed out the game with three scoreless innings The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER One person has been hospitalized following a two-car crash in south Reno on Friday night which happened in the area of South McCarran Boulevard and Greensburg Circle There was one person in each of the two cars involved in the crash one of whom was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries Police say there is nothing indicating that impairment was a factor in the crash which is causing a traffic backup heading north on South McCarran Boulevard Avoid the area and use an alternate route if possible One man is dead after a shooting near the Silver Legacy in downtown Reno on May 1 Reno police responded to West Fourth and Sierra streets and found a man with gunshot wounds Police have not named a suspect but said there's no threat to the public Anyone with information is urged to call the Reno Police Department's non-emergency line at 775-334-2677, or contact Secret Witness by calling or texting the tip to 775-322-4900 or secretwitness.com If you're seeking a new style with a new cut - you're in luck you will need a REAL ID or identification with a federal security equivalent (such as a passport) to efficiently get through the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at the airport Going through the process of getting a REAL ID — which requires visiting your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office providing one document proving your identity (more if you've changed your name) a document proving your Social Security number and two documents proving your Nevada residential address — can take multiple hours and significant effort So Nevadans may be wondering: will I have to go through this every time I need to renew my REAL ID Here's your guide to renewing your REAL ID most residents will not need to show documents when renewing their REAL ID permanent residents and limited term residents are required to show their immigration documents at each renewal date of birth or Social Security number will require documentation at renewal What is the deadline for REAL ID to fly?May 7 state-issued driver's license or ID card that meets minimum security standards It's the same card as your driver's license or state ID The visible difference is a gold circle or Nevada shape with a clear star in the center How do I get a REAL ID?You can get a REAL ID by visiting a Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles office You will need to bring one document proving your identity a document proving your Social Security number and two documents proving your residential address Though standard driver’s licenses and state IDs will no longer be accepted by TSA as identification travelers can also use an unexpired passport to fly domestically starting May 7 because it meets federal security requirements Can a REAL ID be used as a passport?Though a passport can be used to fly domestically in place of a REAL ID because it meets federal security requirements the two are not completely interchangeable You still need a passport if you plan to fly internationally Documents that will be accepted by the DMV as proof of identity include: Licenses and ID cards will be marked “LIMITED TERM" when immigration documents are used to prove identity The following documents can be used as proof of your Social Security number as long as it has your full name and number on it A Social Security cardW-2 formIRS Form 1099A printed pay stub with your Social Security numberWhat documents can I use to prove my residence?You can use a variety of documents to prove your address including: For a complete list of proof of residency documents, you can visit DMV's website. You only need to bring documentation of your name change if the name on your identification documents do not match your current name Documents accepted as proof of a name change include:  Birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates can all be reordered through the state. For a complete list of offices you can visit for these certificates, visit the CDC's website. you need an official government-issued birth certificate to apply for a REAL ID A hospital-issued birth certificate will not suffice as proof of identity for a REAL ID You can tell if your birth certificate is government-issued if it is embossed and has the signature of a state official at the bottom If you’d like to order any of these certificates online, you can do so at vitalchek.com/v/ You can order a replacement Social Security card through the Social Security Administration's website. Your REAL ID should arrive within 10 days of your completed DMV appointment REAL ID is only required to enter secure federal facilities board commercial aircraft and access nuclear power plants You do not need a REAL ID for the following: and then select your city and choose a time on the calendar that works for you A REAL ID costs the same as a change-of-information fee $7.25 for an ID card or $12.25 for a commercial license If you are updating other information to your driver’s license or ID these changes may be included at no additional cost There is also no additional charge for a REAL ID if you are completing another license or ID transaction such as a renewal or adding an endorsement You can visit the DHS website or the Nevada DMV website for more information about REAL ID An armed suspect is in custody after an hours-long standoff near downtown Reno Saturday evening Officers with the Reno Police Department responded to reports of a fight involving a man with a gun in the downtown area just after 2 p.m The suspect went back to his apartment in the area of Island Ave and barricaded himself inside prompting the standoff who has now been identified as 27-year-old Blue Jansma firing a gun in a public place and obstructing an officer A man is accused of pointing a firearm at several people in downtown Reno on May 3 before fleeing into a nearby apartment officers responded to the area of First and Sierra streets after receiving a report of an assault with a deadly weapon police set a perimeter and negotiated with the man for several hours before taking him into custody without incident was arrested on six counts of assault with a deadly weapon discharge of a firearm in a public place and obstruction of a public officer The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to call the Reno Police Department’s non-emergency line at 775-334-2677 or contact Secret Witness by calling or texting 775-322-4900 or visiting secretwitness.com The large-class baseball postseason looks familiar as Bishop Manogue is the top seed and Reno is No Either Manogue or Reno has won every 5A-North regional since Galena won in 2017 Reno is the defending champion and Manogue won in 2023 The Class 5A-North baseball Regionals begin May 2 with No then the full bracket starts May 6 at higher seeds 3 Spanish Springs; and the winner of Carson–Damonte Ranch plays at Manogue and two losers’ bracket games are also at 4 p.m May 7 in the double-elimination tournament then two games are on May 9 with the first at 1 p.m. followed 30 minutes later by the elimination game but the Raiders are the only team to beat both Manogue and Reno this season Manogue beat Spanish Springs 2-0 on April 29 to clinch the top seed Manogue junior Wade Huntsman struck out nine 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sales The Reno Redevelopment Agency has been a cornerstone of progress in the Biggest Little City since 1983 and the Meruelo Group’s proposed expansion and arena project at the Grand Sierra Resort in Redevelopment Project Area No 2 (RDA 2) is a historic opportunity to continue this legacy of successful rejuvenation and revitalization the City of Reno and the Reno Redevelopment Agency will drive transformative economic growth and tourism without placing any financial burden on the city or its residents Reno’s redevelopment began with Redevelopment Project Area No reshaping the downtown core into a tourism and hospitality hub TIF-funded projects like the National Automobile Museum Truckee River Walk and Truckee River Whitewater Park helped counter declining visitor numbers and Silver Legacy benefited from these attractions and TIF-supported expansions such as Eldorado’s parking lot redevelopment in the early 2000s demonstrating the potential of public-private partnerships The $275 million Reno Transportation Rail Access Corridor (ReTRAC) replaced 10 at-grade rail crossings with a 2.25-mile trench improving safety and enabling events like Hot August Nights drawing hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors to the downtown core annually offer valuable lessons for shaping future redevelopment efforts The Meruelo Group’s proposal avoids the ills of earlier TIF projects by eliminating the need for city-backed borrowing ensuring a financially responsible investment that benefits the community without straining public resources after an exhaustive 18-month public process the Reno City Council and Redevelopment Agency established Redevelopment Project Area No 2 (RDA 2) to address areas in need outside of downtown characterized by deteriorated infrastructure and additional tourist and visitor declines RDA 2 included the Reno Hilton (now Grand Sierra Resort) is now set for a $785.7 million private investment by the Meruelo Group transforming Reno’s entertainment landscape Future phases will add 300 workforce housing units The Meruelo Group’s $785.7 million investment in the Grand Sierra Resort will drive regional economic growth A 10-year Treasury note would yield $145.8 million more Alex Meruelo would be significantly wealthier in 10 years if he loaned the money to the federal government or invested it in Las Vegas instead of investing his money in Reno Meruelo requests reimbursement of the incremental property tax generated by the project’s enhanced value over 10 years without new taxes or strain on Reno’s general fund The GSR assumes all financial risk; if the project underperforms as supported by the Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board on April 21 Critics falsely claim TIF diverts public service funds but incremental property tax from rising values goes to the Redevelopment Agency This revenue supports projects like property acquisitions façade upgrades and sewer fee offsets for other redevelopment projects across the city Incremental property tax revenue cannot fund general city services while the Agency exists TIF has bolstered the tourism and hospitality sectors by funding downtown Reno projects designed to attract visitors private ownership of the arena proposed at the GSR reduces municipal risk by assuring adequate funding for operating maintenance and capital expenses — costs the city and redevelopment agency simply cannot afford but which are not absorbed by the private companies that use the facilities Meruelo’s request includes no municipal debt and no taxpayer funds outside of what the GSR contributes The same cannot be said for the downtown facilities which collectively maintain approximately $133 million in obligations spread across three different bonds the downtown facilities have created substantial financial benefits to the downtown casinos for the past 30 years by using public funds at the expense of the city’s budget This new proposal by the GSR is a responsible departure from how projects have been built in the past The GSR project offers Reno a rare opportunity to rival Las Vegas entertainment venues attracting top-tier events and cementing its status as a premier entertainment destination set for a spring 2025 groundbreaking and 2027 opening has an opportunity to deliver on its long-standing promise of bringing significant economic development to the Biggest Little City by approving a sustainable no-risk investment that will secure a thriving future Steinmann is the director of the University Center for Economic Development (UCED) at the University of Nevada and an assistant research professor in the Department of Management planning and development from the University of Southern California Steinmann is a leading expert in tax increment financing and urban policy who has played a pivotal role in shaping Reno’s redevelopment plan by providing technical assistance to the Reno Redevelopment Agency on district formation and strategic planning His work has driven transformative projects fostering job creation and tourism without public financial risk Have your say: How to submit an opinion column or letter to the editor assistant professor of elementary education has been chosen as one of seven mentors globally who will guide and support participants throughout the institute The Abell Institute is a highly competitive program that brings together early career researchers dedicated to equity-driven and impactful science education Eusden’s selection recognizes not only his scholarly potential but also his deep commitment to integrating real-world challenges such as climate change and environmental justice “I am very grateful to be attending the 2025 Abell Institute,” Eusden said “Many of the issues that the other doctoral student attendees and I are working on do not have simple or easy solutions The opportunity to work with other highly experienced mentors and form connections with other early career peers is critical for helping to address these types of issues on a broader scale.” In addition to being a doctoral student, Eusden works Extension’s Living With Fire Program, part of the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources where he has spent the past four years collaborating with teachers to codevelop science curricula focused on environmental issues Eusden’s dissertation explores how phenomena such as wildfire can be used to support effective and just science education in K-12 classrooms It includes a multiphase study: analyzing existing wildfire-themed curricula through a justice lens examining their alignment with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and conducting a qualitative case study on the development of a social justice-oriented curriculum with Nevada teachers He presented findings from the NGSS curriculum study at the 2025 National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) Annual Conference Eusden also coleads, with Ke, the development of a middle school curriculum that incorporates data storytelling and social justice practices, currently being piloted in Nevada classrooms. The work is supported by Ke’s NSF CAREER grant.  Ke’s selection as a mentor underscores the national recognition of his expertise in science education he will support Abell Institute participants such as Eusden as they refine their research and develop their professional identities within the broader science education research community “The Abell Institute has a tradition of preparing the most promising emerging scholars in the field of science education,” Ke said I am especially proud to see Spencer recognized for the innovative research he is conducting." Leading with safety: professor of microbiology and immunology recognized for displaying excellence in lab safety and research team voted recipient of 2025 Excellence in Laboratory Safety Award Engineering faculty developing wearable tech that could treat depression Electrical & Biomedical Engineering Assistant Professor Jihwan Yoon’s device would deliver radiofrequency pulses to brain regions involved in mood regulation and cognitive function Honoring faculty through awards and fellowships Chemical & Materials Engineering Assistant Professor Maryam Raeeszadeh-Sarmazdeh shares a few thoughts about her work and the potential impact of biomolecular engineering 2025 Three-Minute Thesis competition finalists announced A peek into Nevada Woman Filmmaker of the Year’s newest documentary Reynolds School of Journalism students awarded over $184,000 in scholarships More than 60 students were honored at the annual Savitt Awards Banquet Neighborhood ‘ambassadors’ needed to help prepare communities for wildfire Reno and the Nevada Division of Forestry holding informational meeting May 7 Giving Day: The Wolf Pack Way raises over $750,000 Extension offers Home Horticulture Certificate Program Program provides information for home gardeners and those interested in becoming Master Gardeners College of Education & Human Development hosts first-ever Student Teaching Welcome Celebration Students discover where they will be student teaching in Fall 2025 Sanford Center for Aging impacts older adults in northern Nevada Sanford Center shares data and programs in the community College of Business celebrates student success and research excellence Annual banquet honors outstanding students Reno programs offer locally grown plants to support local horticulture programs Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here UNR’s Theater and Dance Council put on a “25-hour play festival,” showcasing five plays written by students on April 26 in the Church Fine Arts building A 25-hour play is a collection of 10-minute plays that have been written The actors for each play auditioned April 25 at 6:30 a.m. Each writer was required to have a beach ball involved somehow and a line “I hope he has a shirt on” in their plays the festival began with “Washed Ashore,” written by Ria Howard played by Genesis Jessamyn Mahrous Velazquez being hit in the head with a beachball and getting knocked unconscious discovers what she’s done and spirals about what this woman’s life was like before she “took it.” The monologue was comically dramatic and was very well performed setting the pace for the rest of the plays to come “Everyday for a Summer,” written by Luis Galvez and Benit Hensley is seen waiting and two “therapists,” played by Ria Howard and Jace Ouchida The patient starts talking about the issues he’s having and the therapists hilariously do not care about what he is saying One of the therapists comes up with a horrible metaphor to try and get this patient out of the room and eventually just leaves the patient all on his own This play had a little more edge than the previous but nonetheless didn’t fail to make the audience laugh “Regretting Your Hero” is everyone’s worst nightmare began with a fan who snuck backstage to meet her idol and instead interacted with the stage manager The idol is incredibly self-centered and forgets people if they aren’t important to him The fan and the idol introduced themselves three separate times because the idol kept forgetting the fan The play ends with a surprising plot twist The stage manager and the fan end up getting together and that’s where it concluded Following was “Watson: A Castaway Hommage,” written by Ryan D an homage to the movie “Castaway.” The beachball had the handprint and face The two try to find a way to escape and hilariously break into song who is singing Regina George’s solo from “World Burn,” a song in the Mean Girls musical This play was exceptionally done and had perfect comedic timing “Influencers Anonymous,” written by Madison Youngblood is setting up for Influencers Anonymous when three influencers come in one by one is an e-boy on TikTok who is very nonchalant and doesn’t care is a fitness influencer who is a complete bro is a snobby influencer who thinks she’s better than everyone Watching the different kinds of characters interact was beyond entertaining and the plot twist the group leader becoming an influencer again and creating an influencer house Each writer and every actor did such a fantastic job with such a short amount of time to prepare The plays were all amusing and entertaining in their own way giving the audience a variety of stories and never failing to make the audience laugh Opinions expressed in The Nevada Sagebrush are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily express the views of The Sagebrush or its staff Vanessa Navratil is a student at the University of Nevada studying Journalism She can be reached at emilyhess@sagebrush.unr.edu and website in this browser for the next time I comment The Reno Aces fell 3-2 in extra innings to the Sacramento River Cats in Sunday’s series finale at Sutter Health Park The Reno Aces fell 3-2 in extra innings to the Sacramento River Cats the Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants in Sunday’s series finale at Sutter Health Park The defeat marked the Aces’ first walk-off loss of the season blasting his second home run in as many days—a solo shot in the seventh inning that tied the game The long ball was his eighth of the season tying him with James Outman (OKC) for the Pacific Coast League lead The 23-year-old outfielder has been a key contributor to Reno’s early success slashing .307/.340/.625 with 12 extra-base hits and 25 RBI Ildemaro Vargas got the scoring started in the first inning ripping an RBI double to bring home Jake McCarthy While the veteran infielder has cooled off after a red-hot start currently hitting .276/.350/.409 with three home runs and 31 RBI in 32 games The Aces return to Greater Nevada Field to host the Las Vegas Aviators the Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics – A night after logging only two hits and still escaping victorious the offense remained slow for the Sacramento River Cats on Saturday as the Reno Aces were powered by a four-run third inning that eventually led to a 5-1 win in game five of the series – A night after logging only two hits and still escaping victorious River Cats (15-17) starter Carson Seymour (1-3) started the game off hot retiring six of the first seven he faced with the only batter reaching on a free pass two walks to start the third preceded a Jorge Barrosa two-RBI double and another RBI double with this one from Trey Mancini that set the Aces (18-14) well on their way to victory as he crushed his seventh homer of the season on the second pitch he saw while leading off the fourth inning It was his second homer of the series after also hitting a grand slam on Wednesday evening It took all the way until the eighth for the River Cats to finally reach the scoreboard avoiding the shutout with a sacrifice fly from Grant McCray in the home half of the frame Sacramento never had more than one hit in an inning and failed to record an extra-base hit and the Aces faced just five batters over the minimum Two of the Sacramento hits came from Osleivis Basabe who snapped a four-game and 13 at-bat hitless streak by closing his night 2-for-3 with a run scored who made his Triple-A debut and earned his first Triple-A hit in his first plate appearance during the third inning Sacramento has dropped four of five so far in the series with Reno but the River Cats will look to close the series on a good note with a victory in the series finale when the two teams take the diamond at Sutter Health Park at 1:05 p.m Click Here for Video Highlights – In what turned into an unexpected bullpen day following Tommy Henry’s late scratch the Reno Aces (18–14) tossed a gem on the mound shutting down the Sacramento River Cats (15–17) in a 5–1 victory on Saturday night at Sutter Health Park and Drey Jameson combined for a dominant night on the bump limiting the River Cats to one unearned run on just four hits striking out a combined 12 batters without issuing a single walk Reno’s relievers have been arguably the best in the Pacific Coast League this season as they lead the league with a 3.29 ERA while striking out 167 batters (2nd in PCL) and allowing just 48 walks Drey Jameson SLAMS the door shut 🚪That's a SERIES WIN 🎉 pic.twitter.com/dsICddqRdv launching his seventh home run off Carson Seymour in the fourth inning going 11-for-31 (.355) with four home runs and 14 RBI over his last eight games VUUUUUUUK 💣A.J. Vukovich leaves the yard for his 7th of the season and pushes the lead to 🖐️ pic.twitter.com/re9JqdxINo Jorge Barrosa returned to the Aces’ lineup after a quick five-game stint with the Arizona Diamondbacks The flashy switch-hitter made an immediate impact putting Reno on the board with a two-RBI double in the fourth Jake McCarthy continued to tear the cover off the ball The 27-year-old has made a statement since being optioned to Reno hitting .429/.510/.667 with six doubles and three RBI The Aces will carry this momentum into Sunday’s series finale against the River Cats with the first pitch scheduled for 1:05 p.m Single-game tickets are sold at RenoAces.com Season Memberships are available via RenoAces.com Thanks for visiting – The best deal in Reno Aces history is here Aces fans can enjoy Aceball all season long at Greater Nevada Field with the club’s Aceball All Access Pass Aceball All Access Pass will give fans access to all home games (excluding – The best deal in Reno Aces history is here Aces fans can enjoy Aceball all season long at Greater Nevada Field with the club’s Aceball All Access Pass Aceball All Access Pass will give fans access to all home games (excluding July 4th) during the 2025 season The Pass launches with a limited time price of $99 this one-time low price introductory offer will not last long (expires March 13th at 10 a.m.) Fans can still purchase the pass following the March 13th sale deadline for the price of $149 there’s no better time to lock in your access to Aceball all summer long than now grass berm seating tickets are guaranteed for each Reno Aces home game (excluding July 4th) All Access Pass Holders will receive a text at 9 a.m on the first game day of a homestand and can opt-in to as many games they would like to during that homestand Pass Holders can purchase guest tickets and upgrades if available Aceball All Access Pass Holders will receive their tickets three hours prior to first pitch and can be found within their Reno Aces MyTickets Account seat upgrades and guest passes are not eligible for resale and are non-transferable This is the best offer in Aceball history — and it’s a deal you won’t want to miss Click HERE to purchase Aceball All Access Pass. The Reno Aces open their 75-game 2025 home schedule at Greater Nevada Field on Tuesday the Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners – In a historic move following Thursday night’s draft at their headquarters in Savannah the Party Animals have chosen the Biggest Little City as one of their home ballparks for the 2025 season This marks a significant moment for the world-famous Party Animals who will play in Northern Nevada for the first time ever and will make Greater Nevada Field their home for three nights from Thursday "Banana Ball is a phenomenon that has captivated fans across the country and we couldn't be more thrilled to bring this unique and exciting brand of baseball to Reno," said Reno Aces president Eric Edelstein "The energy and entertainment value the Party Animals bring to the field is unlike anything our fans have experienced before and we're looking forward to seeing the joy and excitement it brings to Greater Nevada Field." Northern Nevada fans of Banana Ball, a fast-paced, entertaining form of baseball debuted by the Savannah Bananas, will be thrilled to enjoy three nights of the Party Animals, filled with excitement and entertainment. Fans can learn more about the Party-Animals experience at https://thepartyanimals.com/about-us/ Fans will have the opportunity to purchase tickets by joining the Ticket Lottery List athttps://thepartyanimals.com/tickets Joining the list doesn’t guarantee the opportunity to buy tickets but a random drawing will take place about two months before the event for the chance to purchase available tickets fans will have an opportunity to purchase tickets to the event After the Ticket Lottery List closes on November 1 fans will automatically transition to the Ticket Wait List While there's no guarantee of ticket availability fans will be notified if tickets become available Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners are currently on sale – for more information fans can visit RenoAces.com or call (775) 334-7000 The Reno Police Department recently finished up a series of school zone safety operations that took place during the month of April RPD chose which school zones to patrol based on community input The school zones were chosen for the operation via community feedback The operations took place within active school zones in Reno between April 1 and April 30 The school zones selected for the operations were chosen based on input from neighbors related to reports of unsafe driving in the selected areas officers focused their efforts on drivers and pedestrians that were violating pedestrian safety laws Officials report that during the operations For more information about pedestrian safety laws, check out the Zero Fatalities NV website by Chris Murray While the Nevada men's basketball team playing in the proposed Grand Sierra Resort Arena has drawn most of the headlines over the last 19 months the facility also could be home to a minor-league hockey team While no team is in place for the arena if built all of the in-depth analysis of the project presented by Hunden Partners a third party hired by the city of Reno to analyze the redevelopment have included a minor-league hockey tenant Of the Hunden Partners' estimated 95 events held in the arena each year 39 are projected to be minor-league hockey games And given the thin margin of financial wiggle room the developers have said the project has landing a minor-league hockey team and drawing fans to those games will be key to the project's success if it is approved Wednesday when the Reno Redevelopment Agency Board meets to vote on whether to offer tax-increment financing to the GSR Reno last had a minor-league hockey team in 1998 which was the final year of a short-lived three-season run by the Reno Renegade/Rage played in the Reno-Sparks Convention Center from 1995-98 Reno hasn't had a fully pro minor-league hockey team since then although Northern Nevada has seen a recent renaissance in the sport as the Reno Ice Raiders has played in the Reno Ice facility since 2021 with the ECHL's Tahoe Knight Monsters debuting in Stateline last fall While minor-league teams have come and gone in Northern Nevada over the years including the Renegades/Rage; Reno Bighorns basketball team; and Reno 1868 FC soccer team the GSR developers believe minor-league hockey would be a success in Reno I think Reno Ice has done a great job of expanding the local fan base for hockey and getting enough families and the youth sports segment interested in hockey," said Andrew Diss the senior vice president and chief strategy officer of Meruelo Gaming who has helped oversee the project We see the job that the Aces have done with minor-league ball and we think that hockey can be successful." The Triple-A baseball Reno Aces are the longest standing minor-league team in Northern Nevada calling the region home since relocating from Tucson in 2009 In its three most recently completed seasons 5,040 (in 2023) and 4,769 (in 2024) fans per home game in the 9,013-capacity Greater Nevada Field have averaged 3,427 fans per home game in their debut season while playing in the 4,200-seat Tahoe Blue Events Center That's an average percent capacity of 81.6 Hunden Partners projects minor-league hockey games to draw an average attendance of 4,449 fans per home game in the 10,000-plus-seat GSR Arena While hurdles in getting a minor-league team to Reno exist one thing helping the projection is the fact GSR owner Alex Meruelo owns the Tucson Roadrunners Phase one of the GSR project also includes a community ice rink that would double as a practice facility for a minor-league team "We are working on bringing a team," Diss said I feel pretty confident within two years when the facility opens (in 2027) that we will be at that point where we're announcing a new team." The Hunden Partners presentation also projects five major concerts and seven minor concerts per year as part of those 95 annual events One of the GSR's big pitches is the arena would change the caliber of acts who would stop in Reno the top draws from a venue standpoint include the Reno Events Center (7,000 capacity) outdoor Nugget Event Center (8,500 capacity) and GSR's Grand Theatre (2,900 capacity) "We think that number is conservative," Diss said of the projected five major concerts and seven minor concerts "We are shooting for much higher numbers because Reno is a pass-through market for the big shows that are driving along Interstate 80 from Sacramento going out to Salt Lake City or vice versa And we wanna put Reno on the map as one of those stops for those big shows that are currently bypassing us and going straight to Golden One (in Sacramento) It's about that market that we are serving not only for the locals but for the Northern California drive-in market We want to give them a reason to come over here and see that big show that they have been wanting to see." Nevada and is passionate about the protection and understanding of public lands Her research interests currently focus on the use of drones to describe the range of the Mojave Ground Squirrel Previously she been a member of the FOCAL Lab at the University of California working to map various forest types with drones throughout California She has also presented undergraduate research at the Society for Range Management conference focusing on the development of allometric equations for 'Immigrant' Forage Kochia She is currently TA-ing GEOG 416/616 Spatial Analysis by Kenzie Margiott The city of Reno is implementing a 90-day staffing hiatus on non-mandated boards and commissions as it grapples with a projected $26 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2026. City Manager Jackie Bryant announced the hiatus as part of a broader effort to realign operations with current staffing levels and service delivery priorities Bryant said the hiatus will allow staff to focus on developing a comprehensive review process for community engagement practices "Community engagement remains an important and valued aspect of our City processes," she said "The City must ensure our strategies meet the needs and preferences of the community and staff resources are used to meet these needs in the most efficient way possible." The hiatus affects several boards and commissions New appointments to these non-mandated boards will not be agendized during this period Bryant emphasized that the hiatus is not an elimination of boards and commissions but a necessary step to prioritize staff time and resources "It is a necessary step to review our approach to B&C operations maintain compliance with Nevada Open Meeting Law and identify the most accessible and effective ways for residents to engage with their local government," she said The city plans to present its current community engagement strategies and an overview of the review process on May 7 followed by a presentation on the structure and operations of current boards and commissions on June 4 These efforts aim to establish a modernized framework for public involvement that aligns with the City's reduced organizational capacity Members of the affected boards and commissions will be contacted directly and the city will continue to maintain communication with the public to ensure residents remain engaged in city decision-making News 4-Fox 11 reported earlier this year the city's budget shortfall comes after city leaders forecast slower-than-expected revenue growth due to flat sales tax revenues Reno finance director Vicki Van Buren told council members the deficit is driven by stagnant consolidated tax revenues higher interest rates and declining consumer confidence are the major factors that have contributed to the slowdown "Over 80% of consolidated taxes are sales taxes So it is very volatile and it's based on people's spending and the economy," Van Buren said "It can even fluctuate based on people's consumer views of what the economy's going to do people tend to save Van Buren said city departments have begun cutting costs in the current fiscal year with departments instructed to find 2% cost savings by taking steps such as holding some positions open department heads have been told to find ways to lower expenses by 5% and the city will use one-time funds to cover $16.4 million worth of expenses there is a $3.7 million budget gap after those steps City staff will host another budget meeting Monday morning and a regularly scheduled council meeting Wednesday A crowd gathered outside the federal building in downtown Reno on Thursday -- May Day or International Workers’ Day -- chanting for workers’ rights and protesting President Donald Trump’s actions The Northern Nevada Central Labor Council, Indivisible Northern Nevada and 50501 Northern Nevada hosted the demonstration and estimated 1,000 people added their names to clipboards supporting the cause protesters carried homemade signs that had an array of topics One sign said “Workers over billionaires” while another next to it said the “Hands off our democracy” theme from previous protests in Carson City was prominent on signs in Reno as well as the wave of protesters naming Lombardo on their signs and advocating for people to vote against him in 2026 The Virginia City resident told the RGJ she drives to all the protests because she believes the Republican party is not standing up for the U.S McMillin said she believes Trump’s executive orders on things like tariffs and federal funding cuts are trickling down to Nevada and she thinks Republican-dominate areas are going to feel a harsh reality check She said she was told before the election that she needed to relax and not worry so much I feel like my worry was warranted,” McMillin said A Washoe County School District employee for 30 years Janet Brown said she's a registered Republican but said she’s “beyond frustrated” with members of her party like Trump and Lombardo not abiding by the U.S “Donald Trump (is) skirting around the actual constitutional laws He is trying to be a dictator and make us an authoritarian country,” Brown said Brown said Trump laid out all of his plans for 2025 and people are just now catching on to what’s going on are going to suffer the most as federal funding gets cut Brown said she grew up in a Navy family and was taught to take care of her own “They taught us to stick up for what was right,” Brown said said they felt everything Trump has been doing has slowly snuck up on them “We’re going to be undoing this for decades,” Carrara said whose parents immigrated from South Africa in 1997 said what they’re witnessing with the ICE deportations and Trump’s actions are terrifying to watch Carrara added that they weren’t the targeted minority group Trump was going after “You have to fight for the communities that are already down low there’s going to be nobody else there to fight for you,” Carrara said An 8-year-old activistKylie Fraley was one of the youngest activists out Thursday Her mom, Maria Fraley said they came out to advocate for her special education rights and support all of the teachers that assist Fraley in school “We need the necessary accommodations and equity to survive in the educational system in America,” Fraley said The 8-year-old told the RGJ she loves school and that math had become her favorite subject I’m against.”Robert Richter said he came to support veterans the Department of Education and every other group affected pointing to the blow-up of the president he carried throughout the protest The Reno resident said Trump’s administration is “madness” in the way they pull people off the streets and send them to the El Salvador prison He also fears the tariffs’ financial implications “It’s going to happen soon and it's going to hit everyone all at once,” Richter said Self-declared political activist Jane Ifland traveled all the way from Casper and happened to catch Reno’s May Day protest Ifland and her boyfriend were helping move his son to Fallon for a new job she immediately started searching for a May Day demonstration she could join “I’m frustrated with the disregard for the plight of the most vulnerable people,” Ifland said “What I think (Trump) is doing is seeking to destroy the American way of life.” Jaedyn Young covers local government for the Reno Gazette-Journal. 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