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Smoke from California fires closes Reno-area schools again

A blanket of hazy smoke from California wildfires prompted the closure of schools Thursday in Reno-Sparks for the second time this week due to the unhealthy air as officials urged residents to limit outdoor activity.

Cortez Masto says elect Joe Biden, Democratic senators

Nevada Democrats wrapped up the last in a series of virtual kick-off events ahead of the final day of the Democratic National Convention on Thursday with speeches from Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez and other local leaders.