Governor Steve Sisolak will activate Nevada’s National Guard and expand the field of healthcare workers to help fight the coronavirus, he announced during a press conference on Wednesday. “From the beginning I have been upfront about my goal: mitigate the spread to save lives and protect our healthcare system from being overwhelmed, which could lead… [Read More]
UNR delays president search due to COVID-19 pandemic
Along with almost every other semblance of normal life, the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) will also postpone its presidential search due to the coronavirus. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus, the Nevada System of Higher Education Chancellor Thom Reilly recently announced that both UNR and the University of… [Read More]
State task force to focus on COVID-19 impact on Latinos
A task force formed by the Nevada Hispanic Legislative Caucus is recommending that Gov. Steve Sisolak create a health plan for undocumented Nevadans, drive-thru testing for COVID-19 and providing more information — including about where to find food— in Spanish. The group formed last week includes legal, political and medical experts focused on addressing the effects of coronavirus… [Read More]
School closures due to COVID-19 in Washoe County sets unclear path for teachers and parents
Public schools can provide a lot more than just an education for children. For many going to school means reliable access to food, shelter, technology, and emotional support. But since Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak called for statewide K-12 school closures to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, many parents and teachers have been left… [Read More]
Nevada is essentially closed because of coronavirus, orders Gov. Sisolak
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak ordered all non-essential businesses in the state to close by noon Wednesday, March 18. In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, all retail establishments, bars, dine-in restaurants, hotels and beauty services are barred from opening for the next thirty days. The order also includes the state’s gaming industry, with all… [Read More]
Clustered due to coronavirus? Here’s a guide to what’s open, closed and free in Reno
Eerie, bizarre, crazy, surreal are all adjectives we keep hearing to describe the never-before actions that our local, state and federal government are taking because of the coronavirus, that is, the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest? As of Mar. 17, the Silver State reported its first death due to coronavirus. The victim was a “male Clark… [Read More]
Navigating the ‘public charge’ law could require a lawyer, Reno activists say
The recent changes to the public charge law that became effective at the end of February and will have a big impact on some immigrants seeking a green card and citizenship. The Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (PLAN) held an immigration forum late last month for community members to become better informed about the changes… [Read More]
UNR’s DACA recipients concerned about their future
Like many other students across the country participating in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, María Villaseñor-Magana anxiously waits for the upcoming United States Supreme Court decision about the policy’s continuation. DACA is a government policy that offers young immigrants like Villaseñor-Magana temporary work authorization in the United States. Through this program, certain… [Read More]
Another child on bike victim of a hit and run in Northwest Reno
A boy on his bicycle was hit by a car last month and more details, including video of the incident, was released by the Reno Police this week. The juvenile sustained minor injuries. The hit and run happened on February 24, near Mae Anne Avenue and Ambassador Drive where the juvenile was in the crosswalk… [Read More]
University cancels programs in Italy and South Korea due to global coronavirus outbreak
The University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) announced this weekend the cancellation of its study abroad programs in Italy and South Korea. USAC had already suspended courses in China and now also declared the suspension of the first session of its summer program in the Asian country. The reason: The global outbreak of the coronavirus and… [Read More]
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