Eerie, bizarre, crazy, surreal are all adjectives we keep hearing to describe the never-before actions that our local, state and federal government are taking because of the coronavirus, that is, the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of the expected increases in cases once more testing begins to take place, the Governor Steve Sisolak and Reno… [Read More]
Friday deadline for superintendent of Washoe County School District
Aspirants for the top role of superintendent of Washoe County School District (WSCD) have until this Friday to apply. The School Board began its search last June 2019 after it terminated then Superintendent Traci Davis. She was accused of allegedly releasing confidential information related to a harassment-related lawsuit that took place at work. The board… [Read More]
2020 Election: Spanish-language guide to the presidential candidates
Reno has suddenly become a priority for the eight remaining U.S. presidential candidates as Saturday, Feb. 22 — the date of the Nevada Caucus — quickly approaches. If you haven’t made up your mind and want to easily compare the various policies of the democratic hopefuls, check out these voter guides, in English and Spanish,… [Read More]
Vaccinate your cat or dog for free thanks to Animal Services, get free pet food too
If you have a new litter of puppies or an intrigue of kittens, the Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) wants to remind you that once a month it offers low-cost vaccinations. But if you are a senior citizen over the age of 60 WCRAS will vaccinate your dog or cat for free. Just bring… [Read More]
The novel ‘American Dirt’ sparks the ire of Latinos
Harsh criticism from the Latinx community has befallen the recently published novel “American Dirt” for its controversial portrayal of the immigrant experience. Los Angeles Times writer Esmeralda Bermudez called author Jeanine Cummins’ fourth book a “cheap-thrill narconovela.” It follow the story of a middle-class mother with “a small fortune,” who leaves Mexico because her journalist… [Read More]