In the seventh episode of “Media hora con la Dr. Martinez,” this past Tuesday, Oct. 5, Noticiero Móvil editor Claudia Cruz spoke with pediatrician Crystal Castañeda and internist Elieth Martinez about the new cases of COVID-19 in Washoe County and how it affects children. Dr. Martinez pointed out that the patients who are being most… [Read More]
Nevada officials encourage immigrants to apply for public health insurance following rollback of public charge rule
State officials said this week that eligible immigrants should apply to Medicaid now that a rule penalizing people for using public assistance has been rolled back. In February 2020, changes made by the Department of Homeland Security to the public charge rule created greater restrictions for immigrants seeking admission to the U.S. through visas or residency from… [Read More]
Limits on police use of force, expanded sick leave and CBD for pets among new laws kicking in
Of the hundreds of bills passed by the Legislature during the 2021 session, roughly 150 began to take effect Friday, including a law prohibiting the suspension of a driver’s license over unpaid fines or fees and policies aimed at limiting police use of force. The new laws taking effect also include a requirement that employers… [Read More]
New Reno city artist sets out to elevate other artists of color, expand art spaces for teens
Old photographs of her childhood scribbles decorating the walls of her home are proof that Ruby Barrientos knew, even at an early age, that she was born to create. In her teens, Barrientos realized she needed art to “survive in the world.” But after nearly a decade of not creating any after finding a job… [Read More]
The Voice’s Kelly Clarkson selects UNR student for team in blind auditions
Carolina Alonso, a biochemistry student at the University of Nevada, Reno, on Tuesday advanced to the next round of NBC’s nationally syndicated singing show The Voice. Alonso, a 23-year-old whose parents immigrated from Mexico, chose to sing the ballad “Triste” by the popular Mexican artist Yuri. Her choice so impressed Kelly Clarkson, one of four… [Read More]
As unemployment benefits stop for close to 150,000 Nevadans, observers fear tough road ahead
Benefit programs that have buoyed hundreds of thousands of unemployed Nevadans for more than a year came to a hard stop over the weekend, raising concerns of a trying transition for those who have yet to find a job. Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) Director Elisa Cafferata said that while the Department of… [Read More]
First round of pandemic-related food assistance dollars from 2020-2021 school year will reach families’ pockets this month
Low-income families with children will get a boost in their grocery budgets later this month, when the state distributes its first round of pandemic-related food assistance dollars for last school year. The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program — extended as part of the federal American Rescue Plan — will provide the families of eligible… [Read More]
For Lake Tahoe, Caldor Fire brings uncertainty, dislocation and fears of a new normal
The wind whipped ash around in Carson City on Tuesday afternoon as Carlos Arce laid his hand on the bed of a white pick-up truck. The day before, Arce evacuated from South Lake Tahoe with his four children. He stood by the truck with his father, visiting from out of the country, in the parking… [Read More]
Schools ramp up suicide prevention efforts as another academic year affected by the coronavirus begins
Like many teachers, Adam Gent is looking forward to seeing his students in person this school year. Gent teaches physical education at Spring Valley High School in Las Vegas. He also runs the school’s Hope Squad, a peer-to-peer program that trains students to keep an eye on at-risk classmates, catch suicide warning signs and seek… [Read More]
Northern Nevada pastor explains how the pandemic is impacting his congregation
Paul McCollum is the pastor at Little Flower Catholic Church in Reno, which serves English- and Spanish-speaking communities. While reporting on a vaccine clinic being held there, KUNR’s Natalie Van Hoozer spoke with McCollum about how the church and parishioners have been impacted by the pandemic. Natalie Van Hoozer: As a priest, how has your work been impacted… [Read More]
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