Returning to the states following a controversial 2023, the Latin Grammy Awards will celebrate their 25 anniversary on Thursday, Nov. 14, at Miami’s Kaseya Center—where the ceremony will be held for the third time in its history. Last year, the Latin Recording Academy made the decision to move the event outside of America for the… [Read More]
Locals Can Gather for ‘Dia de Los Muertos’ at these Northern Nevada Events
These Day of the Dead Celebrations bring Mexican Culture and Values to the forefront in Reno. Among the many Mexican traditions, Dia de los Muertos, of the Day of the Dead, is the one of the most notable and unique. Not to be mistaken for a Mexican version of Halloween, Dia de los Muertos is… [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]
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]
New academy preps students for municipal, wildland firefighting careers
Local and federal agency officials are hoping a “grow-your-own” program could help overcome labor shortages. Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Environment newsletter. I’m Amy Alonzo, the environment reporter for The Indy. As a budding photojournalist in the early 2000s, I covered multiple wildfires across the West. I was young and the fires were exciting. I also… [Read More]
Playball! Reno Aces Baseball is Back With New Initiatives to Grow its Latino fanbase
After warming up, Reno Aces infielder Andrés Chaparro wipes the sweat from his brow and prepares to be interviewed. He’s just won Player of the Week after batting a .375 average and leading the Pacific Coast League with ten runs. Chaparro appeared pleased when the interviewer, a reporter from Telemundo, asked him questions in his… [Read More]
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