What’s Open and Closed this Juneteenth in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County
Juneteenth is a federal holiday that was designated back 2021. It recognizes the official end of the United States Civil War when troops arrived in...
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,...
Q&A: How Talia Guzman’s Multicultural Identities Provide the Backdrop for her University Experience
Despite a unique cultural identity, Talia Guzman has always embraced what makes her different, especially as a University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) student, where she’s...
How newly naturalized U.S. citizens in Nevada can sway the 2024 election
Three out of every four immigrants in the U.S. are naturalized citizens. A new report says that in eight states this year, including Nevada, the...
City of Reno hosts forum on street vending; Latino business owners raise concerns
The city of Reno and Northern Nevada Public Health hosted a sidewalk vending permit public forum on Feb. 22. About 40 small business owners showed...
Don’t Want Mail Processing to Move to Sacramento? Public Comment for USPS Closes Thursday
The Barbara F. Vucanovich United States Postal Service (USPS) Reno facility on Vassar Street could undergo some significant changes soon and may need to move outgoing...
Pieces of Nevada’s history are endangered. Historians are raising awareness to help save them.
Every other year, Preserve Nevada lists 11 of the state’s most threatened sites. Sometimes the sites are saved. Other times, they disappear. Good morning, and...
Reno-based college student turns spicy candy into sweet success
For most college students, candy is just a snack or a treat. But for Julissa Garcia, candy is also a source of income. Julissa’s Pica Pica...
How does the Latino community in Reno celebrate this holiday season?
The month of December gives us the opportunity to celebrate some old and some new traditions locally with our family, friends and neighbors. With Reno’s...
How to celebrate and recognize the Day of the Dead, around Reno Nevada 2023
With the Day of the Dead approaching, you may be wondering what’s happening in Reno and the surrounding areas in terms of festivities. For those...