Sisolak, elected officials pledge to address systemic racism and society’s ‘double standard’ toward black protesters
Gov. Steve Sisolak on Friday bluntly criticized the “double standard” he said exists for protesters based on the color of their skin, while promising to take further...
The toll of the undocumented in the time of COVID-19
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...
‘I can’t believe that I don’t count’: A mixed-status family during COVID-19
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...
When Nevada casinos open, its workers want to feel safe against coronavirus contagion
More than 10,000 members of the Culinary Workers Union employees drove up and down the Las Vegas Strip recently as part of an effort to...
A patchwork of resources: reaching Spanish speakers during a pandemic (audio)
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...
Operation Battle Born 2020 canceled due to COVID-19
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...
DACA medical student volunteers during pandemic as Supreme Court decision nears
Although Peter Park, a graduating medical student and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient has been limited to what kind of work he can...
Local Latino leaders share COVID-19 impacts on Hispanic community in Washoe County on YouTube in Spanish
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...
Governor Sisolak imposes phases for limited reopening of businesses starting May 15
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...
Virtual town hall in Spanish with Senator Catherine Cortez Masto this Friday
The City of Reno will host a virtual town hall in Spanish, with subtitles in English, to answer questions from the community about health, business,...