With the new year comes, yet again, another new set of laws on the books. More than 55 bills enacted by the Legislature in 2021 take effect either in whole or in part today. They include several health care-related laws — making changes to Medicaid services, establishing a pathway for people to obtain birth control without a… [Read More]
One Small Step: Reno residents reflect on 9/11
This fall, the nation honored the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. On the anniversary, two Reno residents who had never met before joined each other for a unique video call. Their discussion was part of One Small Step, a program to connect people who have different political values through dialogue. Don Harner is a local… [Read More]
He Tore Down Motels Where Poor Residents Lived During a Housing Crisis. City Leaders Did Nothing.
For most of his life, Ernest Block has managed to stay one step ahead of homelessness. When he was 9, his parents scrambled to find a new place to live after his grandmother sold the family ranch. As an adult, when his rent surpassed his income, he found friends willing to take him in as… [Read More]
Wells Avenue: A neighborhood rich in history and multiculturalism (4 of 4)
What’s happening on Wells? Is Wells Avenue changing its face? Is the district becoming gentrified? This is the fourth article of a four-part series focused on the Wells Avenue area and what neighbors, business owners and experts have to say about how the area is evolving. Walking down Wells Avenue feels different. It is one… [Read More]
The changing Wells Avenue: What residents think
What’s happening on Wells? Is Wells Avenue changing its face? Is the district becoming gentrified? This is the third of a four-part series focused on the Wells Avenue area and what neighbors, business owners and experts have to say about how the area is evolving. Ana Alvardo’s boyfriend in 2004 purchased a house in the… [Read More]
Advocates fear thousands are unaware of child tax credit eligibility
For Frankie Perez, an Air Force veteran and foster parent to five of his nieces and nephews, the recently expanded federal child tax credit allowed him to not only keep his home afloat during the pandemic but also to “better the quality of life” of the children by helping pay for school uniforms, sports and family outings. … [Read More]
The challenges faced by new and old businesses on Wells Avenue (2 of 4)
What’s happening on Wells? Is Wells Avenue changing its face? Is the district becoming gentrified? This is the second of a four-part series focused on the Wells Avenue area and what neighbors, business owners and experts have to say about how the area is evolving. There are 200 businesses in the Wells Avenue area and… [Read More]
Local resources can help children who lost a parent due to COVID-19
A recent study published by the Pediatric Journal revealed that children are losing parents due to COVID-19 at an alarming rate. The journal discovered that one child loses a caregiver for every four COVID related deaths. Furthermore, the majority of these kids are from families of racial minorities. This is not just a national issue…. [Read More]
The changing face of Wells Avenue (1 of 4)
Wells Avenue is one of the most popular and picturesque neighborhoods in the city of Reno. It is known as a great place to see art murals, visit small Latino restaurants, salons, tattoo parlors, clothing and pet stores. Over the past few years, Wells Avenue has seen numerous new businesses flourish and has also begun… [Read More]
Latinos and their indigenous identity: How this community learned to embrace its native roots
For the first time in the history of the United States the federal government, via a proclamation by a sitting president, acknowledged Indigenous Peoples’ Day this past October 11, 2021. The day, which will be shared with Columbus Day and falls during Hispanic Heritage Month, was first proposed in 1977 and took a long circuitous… [Read More]
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