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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]

NSHE to host a virtual town hall about DACA issues on Tuesday

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Everyone has started to feel the pressure brought on by COVID-19, but those who are recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program have been in a stressful position for months. In an effort to acknowledge their current concerns, the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) will host a Virtual Town Hall on… [Read More]

How the Reno Aces mascot practices social distancing (video)

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The Reno Aces are encouraging everyone to “Stay Home” on their social media platform and their mascot, Archie, is doing exactly as he is told.  Since the season has been suspended, Archie is staying put at Greater Nevada Field in downtown Reno. During the coronavirus pandemic “Zoom calls” have become a hit and it seems… [Read More]

City of Reno hosts its first-ever Spanish-language virtual chat about the pandemic (audio)

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Information about COVID-19 evolves quickly and providing updates city-wide in Spanish can be a challenge. Cynthia Esparza works in community engagement with the City of Reno’s Neighborhood Services Department. She oversees the city’s Spanish Communications Program and manages the “City of Reno en Español” Facebook page, where the virtual, COVID-19 “charla,” which means “chat,” will… [Read More]