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...
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...
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...
NSHE urges DACA students to renew their applications immediately
Tens of thousands of DACA recipients are experiencing increased levels of emotional distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials with the Nevada System of Higher Education...
Almost half of positive COVID-19 cases in Washoe County are Latinos (audio)
The City of Reno held its first-ever Facebook Live event in Spanish to answer questions about the coronavirus. Councilmember Oscar Delgado shared that 48 percent,...
How the Reno Aces mascot practices social distancing (video)
The Reno Aces are encouraging everyone to “Stay Home” on their social media platform and their mascot, Archie, is doing exactly as he is told. ...
Local nurse takes health precautions seriously for the well-being of her family
While the world seems to have come to a halt and the authorities mandate that people to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19,...