Every other year, Preserve Nevada lists 11 of the state’s most threatened sites. Sometimes the sites are saved. Other times, they disappear. Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Environment newsletter. I’m Amy Alonzo, the environment reporter for The Indy. What makes something worth saving? Is it age? Sentimental value? Cultural significance? Everyone has something that… [Read More]
‘El Mago de Oz’ Returns to Reno
“El Mago de Oz,” a bilingual version of the classic Wizard of Oz story produced by local organization Latino Arte and Culture, returns to Reno Little Theater Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 25 and 26, with additional performances March 9 and 10 at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City. Bilingual plays like El Mago De… [Read More]
Reno-based college student turns spicy candy into sweet success
For most college students, candy is just a snack or a treat. But for Julissa Garcia, candy is also a source of income. Julissa’s Pica Pica Candy sells Mexican spicy candy online and at local events. On a Monday evening, Garcia arrived home from work, but she didn’t have time to rest. The 19-year-old had two pickup… [Read More]
City of Reno launches a virtual map of areas where sidewalk vending is prohibited
The City of Reno launched a virtual map of areas where street vendors cannot operate. On Jan. 17, the city of Reno approved new regulations for sidewalk vendors. The updated ordinance decriminalizes street vendors in residential areas. However, it prohibits vendors from operating within 1,500 feet of resort hotels and convention facilities. According to the map, sidewalk vendors… [Read More]
Disinformation in Spanish and the 2024 elections: Key insights from Factchequeado
If you only have a few seconds, read these key takeaways: By the Factchequeado Team On November 5, 2024, Americans will choose a new president. During the election season, mis- and disinformation gains more strength, reaches more people, and can ultimately influence voting. Puedes leer este artículo en español At Factchequeado, we don’t have a crystal… [Read More]
FAQ: Nevada 2024 presidential preference primaries and caucus
Ahead of the 2024 presidential preference primaries and caucus in Nevada, KUNR answers four key questions about voting. 1. What are the Nevada 2024 presidential preference primaries and caucus? The Democratic and Republican presidential preference primaries will be held on Feb. 6, 2024. A 2021 Nevada law requires that a presidential primary election be held for every… [Read More]
“Fools Rush In:” Matthew Perry, Movie Criticism, and Mexicans in the Media
Just a year before his death, actor Matthew Perry said that he wanted to be remembered not only for playing Chandler Bing on “Friends,” but first and foremost for how he helped people overcome their addictions. Having witnessed the world’s response to the actor’s untimely death, of course, the opposite turned out to be true…. [Read More]
How does the Latino community in Reno celebrate this holiday season?
The month of December gives us the opportunity to celebrate some old and some new traditions locally with our family, friends and neighbors. With Reno’s large Latino community, many local families celebrate important holidays in the winter. Families get together and have special celebrations, cook tasty foods, and break out their favorite holiday music. What… [Read More]
All about KUNR: Who are they and what topics do they report on?
Our partners over at KUNR just recently published two articles that were the result of wonderful community outreach and engagement. They’ve been collecting responses at community events as well as conducting surveys about what the people want to know about them. They’ve also been finding out what people are interested in them reporting. This article… [Read More]
Year after 988 mental health line debuts, Nevada building crisis response teams to back it up
Southern Nevada officials are working to bolster mental health crisis response as the number of calls for aid continue to rise. A little over a year ago, 988 replaced the former 10-digit suicide hotline phone number nationwide. Since July 2022, the hotline has received more than 6 million calls, texts and chats. There were more than… [Read More]
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