“When I was little, I used to visit southern Chile with my family, and at night I could hear a volcano crackle and see the top of it on fire. All of that seemed amazing to me,” said Carolina Muñoz-Saez when she explained how she found love for the earth at a very young age. … [Read More]
First lady touts federal aid money in visit to Northern Nevada college
Flanked by state, local and federal officials, first lady Jill Biden stressed community colleges’ role in workforce development during a visit to Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno on Wednesday. Part of a three-day trip touring and speaking at community colleges, community health clinics and local businesses in the West, Biden’s visit to Nevada highlighted… [Read More]
Sisolak: Nevada to spend big on housing, broadband via federal funds
Gov. Steve Sisolak on February 23, 2022, laid out plans for how Nevada will spend nearly $2 billion in federal pandemic relief money to confront some of the state’s most pressing issues, namely scarce affordable housing, incomplete broadband connectivity and poor access to child care. The governor, in a rare, off-cycle State of the State address at… [Read More]
‘Those patients are still out there’: How COVID-19 complicated Latinos’ access to health care
Latinos face high rates of COVID-19 and diabetes. But one community clinic in Reno is seeing sharp decreases in patient numbers, deepening the risk for people with chronic illnesses. On a recent weeknight in Reno, Sonia Figueroa was leading a class on nutrition for people with diabetes offered through the volunteer-run Student Outreach Clinic. She’s… [Read More]
Documentary captures the soul of Reno area Mexican dance troupe
El Alma de Mexico, a documentary that debuted publicly at the 2021 Student Documentary Film Festival on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) last December, for the first time on film showcased the Ballet Folclórico Internacional de Reno, according to its artistic director. “Thank you so much for taking all of this… [Read More]
He Tore Down Motels Where Poor Residents Lived During a Housing Crisis. City Leaders Did Nothing.
For most of his life, Ernest Block has managed to stay one step ahead of homelessness. When he was 9, his parents scrambled to find a new place to live after his grandmother sold the family ranch. As an adult, when his rent surpassed his income, he found friends willing to take him in as… [Read More]
Wells Avenue: A neighborhood rich in history and multiculturalism (4 of 4)
What’s happening on Wells? Is Wells Avenue changing its face? Is the district becoming gentrified? This is the fourth article of a four-part series focused on the Wells Avenue area and what neighbors, business owners and experts have to say about how the area is evolving. Walking down Wells Avenue feels different. It is one… [Read More]
The changing Wells Avenue: What residents think
What’s happening on Wells? Is Wells Avenue changing its face? Is the district becoming gentrified? This is the third of a four-part series focused on the Wells Avenue area and what neighbors, business owners and experts have to say about how the area is evolving. Ana Alvardo’s boyfriend in 2004 purchased a house in the… [Read More]
The challenges faced by new and old businesses on Wells Avenue (2 of 4)
What’s happening on Wells? Is Wells Avenue changing its face? Is the district becoming gentrified? This is the second of a four-part series focused on the Wells Avenue area and what neighbors, business owners and experts have to say about how the area is evolving. There are 200 businesses in the Wells Avenue area and… [Read More]
The changing face of Wells Avenue (1 of 4)
Wells Avenue is one of the most popular and picturesque neighborhoods in the city of Reno. It is known as a great place to see art murals, visit small Latino restaurants, salons, tattoo parlors, clothing and pet stores. Over the past few years, Wells Avenue has seen numerous new businesses flourish and has also begun… [Read More]
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