Noticiero Movil

The toll of the undocumented in the time of COVID-19

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The alarm clock starts ringing in the quiet morning, while everyone is still sleeping. It’s only six o’clock. But for Oscar Augusto Pena, it’s the beginning of his day. He looks over at his wife Stefany with her newborn baby – the baby who was born prematurely seven weeks ago. Since his son was born… [Read More]

‘I can’t believe that I don’t count’: A mixed-status family during COVID-19

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The U.S House of Representatives passed new COVID-19 relief legislation that drops some restrictions to receiving aid, like requiring a social security number. However, this Nevada resident has been ineligible for federal aid due to her husband’s immigration status.  To protect the couple from retaliation their names or location have not been included.  They live… [Read More]

A patchwork of resources: reaching Spanish speakers during a pandemic (audio)

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With information about the coronavirus constantly changing and its impact on northern Nevada still unknown, efforts to provide Spanish speakers in the region with COVID-19 updates are taking a variety of forms.  A patchwork of initiatives at the community, city and county levels is providing some updates, but those efforts aren’t reaching everyone. Additionally, some… [Read More]

Operation Battle Born 2020 canceled due to COVID-19

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Throughout the month of May, many Nevadans would have met up and completed a 400 mile journey across the state to honor veterans as part of Operation Battle Born (OBB).  What would have been the events third year was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  This year motto, “Ruck to Remember” intended to honor veteran… [Read More]

Local Latino leaders share COVID-19 impacts on Hispanic community in Washoe County on YouTube in Spanish

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The COVID-19 Regional Information Center held its first-ever online event in Spanish to share advice and resources regarding the coronavirus pandemic.  Experts from the City of Reno, City of Sparks, and Washoe County joined a live video stream on the City of Reno’s YouTube channel about challenges members of Northern Nevada’s Hispanic community may face… [Read More]

Governor Sisolak imposes phases for limited reopening of businesses starting May 15

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Gov. Steve Sisolak has signed a directive easing some coronavirus-related restrictions starting May 1, including allowing golf, drive-in worship services and curbside pickup at marijuana dispensaries and other retailers. But many other elements of the strict “Stay at Home” order will be extended until May 15 to include the closures of nonessential businesses such as hair salons,… [Read More]

NSHE urges DACA students to renew their applications immediately

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Tens of thousands of DACA recipients are experiencing increased levels of emotional distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials with the Nevada System of Higher Education have extended their support by debunking misinformation during a time when recipients nervously await the Supreme Court’s decision on whether or not to rescind the policy.  Deferred Action for Childhood… [Read More]