Godofredo A. Vásquez
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Tragedy marks deadliest avalanche disaster in modern California history
As of Saturday, authorities have identified the nine skiers killed in Tuesday’s avalanche near Castle Peak. Search and rescue efforts recovered the remains of the deceased Friday and Saturday.
As of Saturday, authorities have identified the nine skiers killed in Tuesday’s avalanche near Castle Peak. Search and rescue efforts recovered the remains of the deceased Friday and Saturday.
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Join us for a free screening of The Librarians, followed by a community discussion, this Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. on the UNR campus.
The film examines how restrictions on library content are shaping communities across the U.S., as well as the broader implications for education and public life.
The film examines how restrictions on library content are shaping communities across the U.S., as well as the broader implications for education and public life.
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Sugar Bowl Academy said it is mourning the loss of respected, valued and loved members of its community after Tuesday’s deadly avalanche near Castle Peak.
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All victims were released from the hospital, though some continue to heal from physical and emotional injuries.
Does Home Mean Nevada? explores the challenges of homeownership in the Silver State. This series, produced by KUNR Public Radio and Nevada Public Radio, dives into several reasons why owning a home is increasingly out of reach for many Nevadans.
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Este resumen de las noticias de la semana se emite en la radio todos los viernes a las 6:45 a.m. y a las 5:44 p.m. y domingos a las 3:01 p.m. en 88.7 FM en el área de Reno. Haga clic aquí para aprender más y escuchar el episodio más reciente.
Join us on Fridays at 6:45 a.m. and 5:44 p.m. and Sundays at 3:01 p.m. for a recap of the week's most important news stories in Spanish. Tune in to 88.7 FM in the Reno area, or click here to learn more and listen to the latest episode.
Join us on Fridays at 6:45 a.m. and 5:44 p.m. and Sundays at 3:01 p.m. for a recap of the week's most important news stories in Spanish. Tune in to 88.7 FM in the Reno area, or click here to learn more and listen to the latest episode.
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