Antonio Solorio and Leslie Mix are Northern Nevada residents who participated in the One Small Step conversation program. In partnership with StoryCorps, KUNR connects people with different political values through dialogue. Antonio and Leslie shared how their experiences living with both Latin American and U.S. influences have shaped their political and social values. Antonio was born in… [Read More]
The Power of Bilingual Storytelling at the Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl
How do you reach a community when language itself can be a barrier? For industries and organizations across Northern Nevada, connecting with Spanish speaking residents is a challenge much deeper than translation. It’s about fostering an understanding in a world where language shapes our identity and belonging. A bilingual panel at the 2024 Nevada Humanities… [Read More]
From fundraisers to major donations: how Sun Valley’s fastest-growing Hispanic church expanded with Tom Dolan’s help
A Sun Valley Catholic church recently completed its long-awaited renovation. Our Lady of Guadalupe attracts thousands of Hispanic worshippers. On Sept. 15, thousands gathered to celebrate the newly renovated St. Peter Canisius Church which has been renamed Our Lady of Guadalupe. This is the first major expansion of the church since the 1950s. The $5.5… [Read More]
Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 celebrations in Reno (and Truckee)
Between September 15 and October 15 celebrations begin throughout the United States in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The City of Reno and its surrounding areas host a variety of events inviting people to immerse themselves in the culture that make up the largest ethnic group in the nation and 24% of our local population…. [Read More]
CHA Nevada to offer influenza and COVID boosters ahead of flu season
Flu season is approaching, and Community Health Alliance (CHA Nevada) will offer seasonal flu vaccines and the new COVID booster to protect residents and keep communities healthy. The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against influenza is to get a flu vaccine every flu season, said Dr. Travis Walker, chief medical officer… [Read More]
A pro-Trump restaurant owner may explain the former president’s appeal to Nevada Latinos
Despite now mounting calls to boycott his restaurants for hosting Trump, Barajas has stood firm on his political beliefs. When the Secret Service appeared at his restaurant, Javier Barajas couldn’t quite believe it. It was a Sunday morning and about 15 men had just walked into his newest restaurant, Il Toro E La Capra —… [Read More]
Cuzco Peruvian Cuisine draws hundreds of customers on grand opening day in Reno
A new Peruvian restaurant is Reno Public Market’s latest addition. Meet the family behind the restaurant. On July 28, Cuzco Peruvian Cuisine held its grand opening. Dozens of people lined up before the doors even opened at 11 a.m. And the steady crowds continued throughout the day. Owner Roberto Caballero and his family worked nonstop cooking and… [Read More]
Nevada’s minimum wage went up to $12 an hour on July 1; two-tier system is out
This increase comes after the passage of AB456, which increased the minimum wage by 75 cents annually over a five-year period. Before Nevada voters passed Question 2 in 2022, Nevada operated under a two-tier minimum wage system that allowed an employee to be paid a lower minimum wage if an employer offered qualified health benefits. … [Read More]
¿What is Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill?
Opill, the first oral contraceptive pill to be available without a prescription in the U.S. since March, is available to buy online at opill.com and at retailers nationwide including drugstores, convenience stores and supermarkets. The drug itself has been around for decades, but manufacturers have been working nine years toward making it available over the… [Read More]
How officials are grappling with overcrowding at Tahoe’s Sand Harbor
Designed for a maximum of 1,200 visitors per day, Nevada’s most popular state park often attracts more than 3,000. On warm weekend days, the line of vehicles waiting to enter Sand Harbor State Park on Lake Tahoe’s east shore can back up several hundred cars deep, a conga line hoping to secure a parking spot…. [Read More]
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