Between September 15 and October 15 celebrations begin throughout the United States in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The City of Reno and its surrounding areas host a variety of events inviting people to immerse themselves in the culture that make up the largest ethnic group in the nation and 24% of our local population…. [Read More]
CHA Nevada to offer influenza and COVID boosters ahead of flu season
Flu season is approaching, and Community Health Alliance (CHA Nevada) will offer seasonal flu vaccines and the new COVID booster to protect residents and keep communities healthy. The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against influenza is to get a flu vaccine every flu season, said Dr. Travis Walker, chief medical officer… [Read More]
A pro-Trump restaurant owner may explain the former president’s appeal to Nevada Latinos
Despite now mounting calls to boycott his restaurants for hosting Trump, Barajas has stood firm on his political beliefs. When the Secret Service appeared at his restaurant, Javier Barajas couldn’t quite believe it. It was a Sunday morning and about 15 men had just walked into his newest restaurant, Il Toro E La Capra —… [Read More]
Cuzco Peruvian Cuisine draws hundreds of customers on grand opening day in Reno
A new Peruvian restaurant is Reno Public Market’s latest addition. Meet the family behind the restaurant. On July 28, Cuzco Peruvian Cuisine held its grand opening. Dozens of people lined up before the doors even opened at 11 a.m. And the steady crowds continued throughout the day. Owner Roberto Caballero and his family worked nonstop cooking and… [Read More]
Nevada’s minimum wage went up to $12 an hour on July 1; two-tier system is out
This increase comes after the passage of AB456, which increased the minimum wage by 75 cents annually over a five-year period. Before Nevada voters passed Question 2 in 2022, Nevada operated under a two-tier minimum wage system that allowed an employee to be paid a lower minimum wage if an employer offered qualified health benefits. … [Read More]
¿What is Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill?
Opill, the first oral contraceptive pill to be available without a prescription in the U.S. since March, is available to buy online at opill.com and at retailers nationwide including drugstores, convenience stores and supermarkets. The drug itself has been around for decades, but manufacturers have been working nine years toward making it available over the… [Read More]
How officials are grappling with overcrowding at Tahoe’s Sand Harbor
Designed for a maximum of 1,200 visitors per day, Nevada’s most popular state park often attracts more than 3,000. On warm weekend days, the line of vehicles waiting to enter Sand Harbor State Park on Lake Tahoe’s east shore can back up several hundred cars deep, a conga line hoping to secure a parking spot…. [Read More]
New academy preps students for municipal, wildland firefighting careers
Local and federal agency officials are hoping a “grow-your-own” program could help overcome labor shortages. Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Environment newsletter. I’m Amy Alonzo, the environment reporter for The Indy. As a budding photojournalist in the early 2000s, I covered multiple wildfires across the West. I was young and the fires were exciting. I also… [Read More]
Playball! Reno Aces Baseball is Back With New Initiatives to Grow its Latino fanbase
After warming up, Reno Aces infielder Andrés Chaparro wipes the sweat from his brow and prepares to be interviewed. He’s just won Player of the Week after batting a .375 average and leading the Pacific Coast League with ten runs. Chaparro appeared pleased when the interviewer, a reporter from Telemundo, asked him questions in his… [Read More]
Only half of low-income Nevada mothers, babies eligible for food aid apply. Why?
Officials plan to add a text messaging system and offer easy-to-understand resources in other languages to increase the number of participating families. Though more than 116,000 families in Nevada qualify for a federal program offering food, nutrition support and education to pregnant and postpartum women, toddlers and infants from low-income households, only about half of… [Read More]
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