City of Reno hosts its first-ever Spanish-language virtual chat about the pandemic (audio)
Information about COVID-19 evolves quickly and providing updates city-wide in Spanish can be a challenge. Cynthia Esparza works in community engagement with the City of...
Let’s dance! How two Zumba instructors make the most out of the pandemic with free classes
After many businesses in Nevada were forced to shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Daniel Marquez and Javier Leija Meza saw their lives change...
Due to successful petition by thousands of students and parents, a new graduation date must be agreed upon — soon
More than 16,000 parents and students at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) recently signed a petition asking UNR authorities to postpone the graduation, while...
Construction workers continue to work during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite possibility of contagion
Three construction workers at the Resort World Las Vegas project have tested positive for the coronavirus as did a laborer assigned to the construction of...
Catholics and Easter in the time of the coronavirus
Easter this year will be celebrated very differently than before because service will take place mostly on YouTube and Facebook. After Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak...
Governor activates National Guard, creates new medical workforce in response to COVID-19
Governor Steve Sisolak will activate Nevada’s National Guard and expand the field of healthcare workers to help fight the coronavirus, he announced during a press...
UNR delays president search due to COVID-19 pandemic
Along with almost every other semblance of normal life, the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) will also postpone its presidential search due to the coronavirus....
State task force to focus on COVID-19 impact on Latinos
A task force formed by the Nevada Hispanic Legislative Caucus is recommending that Gov. Steve Sisolak create a health plan for undocumented Nevadans, drive-thru testing for COVID-19...
School closures due to COVID-19 in Washoe County sets unclear path for teachers and parents
Public schools can provide a lot more than just an education for children. For many going to school means reliable access to food, shelter, technology,...
Nevada is essentially closed because of coronavirus, orders Gov. Sisolak
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak ordered all non-essential businesses in the state to close by noon Wednesday, March 18. In order to prevent the spread of...