A Hidden Identity: 10 famous Afro-Latinos to celebrate during Black History Month

February 18, 2020 by Bianca Wright

The Afro-Latino (or Black Latino) identity is one that still comes with a stigma. According to the 2010 Census, only around 3 percent of Hispanics identified as “Black alone”. This low percentage speaks to a long history of shame and reluctance in the Latino community to identify with their indigenous African roots; mainly due to… [Read More]

Friday deadline for superintendent of Washoe County School District

February 14, 2020 by Noticiero Movil

Aspirants for the top role of superintendent of Washoe County School District (WSCD) have until this Friday to apply. The School Board began its search last June 2019 after it terminated then Superintendent Traci Davis. She was accused of allegedly releasing confidential information related to a harassment-related lawsuit that took place at work. The board… [Read More]

2020 Election: Spanish-language guide to the presidential candidates

February 13, 2020 by Noticiero Movil

Reno has suddenly become a priority for the eight remaining U.S. presidential candidates as Saturday, Feb. 22 — the date of the Nevada Caucus — quickly approaches. If you haven’t made up your mind and want to easily compare the various policies of the democratic hopefuls, check out these voter guides, in English and Spanish,… [Read More]

Bob Cashell, former mayor or Reno, dies at 81 years old

February 11, 2020 by Andrew Mendez

Former Reno Mayor Bob Cashell died on Tuesday from health problems. He was 81 years old. On that day, his doctors and family members made the decision to take him off life support at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center where he had been hospitalized due to cardiac issues. Current Reno Mayor, Hillary Schieve, expressed her… [Read More]

Tom Steyer: Trump ‘has targeted Latinos in a racist agenda’

February 10, 2020 by Andrew Mendez

Presidential candidate Tom Steyer visited Latino-run small businesses in the Midtown area of Reno late-January and stumped about his economic plan. He also said that President Donald Trump has “targeted Latinos in a racist agenda. The business man said that “Latinos are also American citizens who care a great deal about being able to earn… [Read More]

Construction continues on Virginia Street Project

February 9, 2020 by Lesly Virgen-Mariscal

The Virginia Street project is entering its next phase, the Reno Gazette Journal recently reported. Construction on the Midtown Reno construction project will continue Monday, Feb. 10. During this phase, work on the usually busy thoroughfare will continue on the west side of Virginia Street. Traffic along the stretches of road between Liberty and Vassar… [Read More]

Census 2020 Washoe County rep reminds residents there isn’t a citizenship question on form

February 8, 2020 by Sierra Batrin

April 1, 2020, is the official start of the decennial census for the United States. Between now and then, the U.S. Census Bureau wants to remind households that there will not be a question about immigration status and that the information gathered is used to allocate for programs that help immigrants, including undocumented ones. Just… [Read More]

Oscar Delgado announces re-election campaign for Reno City Council

February 6, 2020 by Jayme Sileo

Oscar Delgado announced his run for re-election on the Reno City Council yesterday on his campaign’s Facebook Page. Delgado currently holds the City Council seat for Ward 3 that spans from central to eastern Reno. His campaign will hone in on the area’s affordable housing crisis, building upon his past work involving infrastructure improvements throughout… [Read More]

UNR provides academic support and more for DACA and undocumented students

February 6, 2020 by Bianca Wright

The University of Nevada, Reno offers support in the form of advising and resources for students with DACA and undocumented status. After the 2016 presidential election, some members of Reno’s community began to have concerns. Many wondered what would happen to the program Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and how the University planned on… [Read More]

Vaccinate your cat or dog for free thanks to Animal Services, get free pet food too

February 6, 2020 by Noticiero Movil

If you have a new litter of puppies or an intrigue of kittens, the Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) wants to remind you that once a month it offers low-cost vaccinations. But if you are a senior citizen over the age of 60 WCRAS will vaccinate your dog or cat for free. Just bring… [Read More]