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!['I can breathe easy': West-side Mexican eatery gets reprieve as development pressure mounts](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3000/300082/30008229.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
'I can breathe easy': West-side Mexican eatery gets reprieve as development pressure mounts
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 20 - 9:51 a.m. | Save Story
A small west-side Mexican restaurant that had faced closure as development pressure in the neighborhood mounted will be able to keep operating.
![Many Venezuelans in Utah boosting opposition candidate in Venezuela's presidential vote](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3000/300069/30006931.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Many Venezuelans in Utah boosting opposition candidate in Venezuela's presidential vote
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 19 - 3:07 p.m. | Save Story
As Venezuela's July 28 presidential vote nears, many from the nation now living in Utah are boosting the candidacy of the main opposition coalition.
![Mariachi Festival in Salt Lake City tonight; event aims to 'highlight the cultural wealth' in Utah](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2945/294547/29454775.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Mariachi Festival in Salt Lake City tonight; event aims to 'highlight the cultural wealth' in Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 19 - 12:56 p.m. | Save Story
A mariachi festival is coming to downtown Salt Lake City, sponsored in part by the Mexican Consulate and aiming to 'highlight the cultural wealth' in Utah.
![West Jordan police holding 'resource fair' for Latinos on driver's licenses, privilege cards](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3000/300057/30005701.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
West Jordan police holding 'resource fair' for Latinos on driver's licenses, privilege cards
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 19 - 6:45 a.m. | Save Story
West Jordan police are hosting a "resource fair" geared to the Latino community in part to provide information about getting driver's licenses and driving privilege cards.
![Peruvian Consulate up and running; nation becomes 3rd with diplomatic offices in Utah](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3000/300019/30001940.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Peruvian Consulate up and running; nation becomes 3rd with diplomatic offices in Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 17 - 12:33 p.m. | Save Story
The Peruvian Consulate is operating out of a downtown Salt Lake City high-rise, making Peru the third nation with diplomatic offices in Utah after Mexico and El Salvador.
![Mexican state of Oaxaca focus of Utah activities as Guelaguetza celebrations loom](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2999/299945/29994508.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Mexican state of Oaxaca focus of Utah activities as Guelaguetza celebrations loom
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Updated July 16 - 1:20 p.m. | Save Story
Oaxaca will be the focus of planned activities on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday in Utah in connection with the annual Guelageutza celebrations in the Mexican state.
![Layton mobile home park residents mull future as 6-story apartment building takes shape](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2999/299924/29992492.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Layton mobile home park residents mull future as 6-story apartment building takes shape
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 13 - 9:08 p.m. | Save Story
The remaining residents at a Layton mobile home park, told in 2021 they'd eventually have to leave, ponder their future as development proceeds on a vacated park section.
![Missing Ogden teen, her cousins found in Mexico after FBI search](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2999/299957/29995781.jpg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Missing Ogden teen, her cousins found in Mexico after FBI search
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted July 13 - 9:05 a.m. | Save Story
Nearly two weeks after the disappearance of a 14-year-old Ogden girl and her two young cousins, Mexican authorities have located the kids in Veracruz and made an arrest.
![FBI identifies Kaysville man as suspect in disappearance in Mexico of Ogden teen, her cousins](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2999/299939/29993935.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
FBI identifies Kaysville man as suspect in disappearance in Mexico of Ogden teen, her cousins
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Updated July 12 - 3:22 p.m. | Save Story
The FBI has identified Antonio Moreno, of Kaysville, as a suspect in the disappearance of Ogden teen Elizabeth Gonzalez and her two young cousins, Moreno's biological daughters.
!['The worst thing': FBI, Ogden mom seek help in locating teen who went missing in Mexico City](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2999/299903/29990314.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
'The worst thing': FBI, Ogden mom seek help in locating teen who went missing in Mexico City
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Updated July 11 - 5:18 p.m. | Save Story
Alma Soreque and an FBI rep spoke to the media, seeking help in locating Soreque's daughter Elizabeth Gonzalez, who went missing on June 30 in Mexico City.
![Border apprehensions dip, but Salt Lake shelters — contending with immigrant influx — still packed](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2969/296940/29694055.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Border apprehensions dip, but Salt Lake shelters — contending with immigrant influx — still packed
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 11 - 6:20 a.m. | Save Story
The latest figures from the U.S-Mexico border show encounters with immigrants are down but that Salt Lake shelters, contending with an immigrant influx, are still full.
![US immigration officials seek info on possible detention center for Utah; Ogden site proposed](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2998/299879/29987986.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
US immigration officials seek info on possible detention center for Utah; Ogden site proposed
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 10 - 7:55 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is seeking information on a possible immigration detention center in Utah, and Weber County officials are proposing an Ogden site.
!['Good, fast food': Argentinian, Peruvian, Venezuelan empanadas increasingly common in Utah](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2998/299807/29980793.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
'Good, fast food': Argentinian, Peruvian, Venezuelan empanadas increasingly common in Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 7 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
More and more food trucks and farmers market stands are popping up around Utah that sell Argentinian, Peruvian, Venezuelan and Chilean empanadas.
![New West Valley City health clinic puts focus on Latinos, immigrants, the uninsured](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2997/299774/29977471.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
New West Valley City health clinic puts focus on Latinos, immigrants, the uninsured
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 5 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Vamos Health, a new private, for-profit West Valley City clinic, is putting a focus on serving Latinos, immigrants and the uninsured via a subscription health care model.
![With World UFO Day here, Ogden business owner/UFO buff has a message: 'Open your mind.'](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2997/299753/29975387.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
With World UFO Day here, Ogden business owner/UFO buff has a message: 'Open your mind.'
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 2 - 4:11 p.m. | Save Story
On the occasion of World UFO Day, Victor Camcho, a UFO buff and operator of Alien Legacy in Ogden, has a message: "Open your mind, listen to the information."
![Latinos spur growth in Utah, represent growing share of state's population](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2996/299671/29967105.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Latinos spur growth in Utah, represent growing share of state's population
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 27 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
The expansion of the Latino population has been key in Utah's growth and now represents 16% of Utah's overall population of 3.42 million.
![West Valley City officials recommend controversial rezone of Redwood Swap Meet site](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2996/299673/29967367.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
West Valley City officials recommend controversial rezone of Redwood Swap Meet site
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 26 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
West Valley City officials are recommending approval of a proposed rezone of the Redwood Swap Meet land, an action opposed by the vendors who use the site.
!['The human side': Advocate for Venezuelan immigrants asks for understanding amid influx](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2996/299620/29962031.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
'The human side': Advocate for Venezuelan immigrants asks for understanding amid influx
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 22 - 12:06 p.m. | Save Story
Mayra Molina, of the Venezuelan Alliance of Utah, asks for understanding for those fleeing the nation and coming to the United States.
!['Salt Lake City needs you': 148 immigrants, refugees sworn in as new US citizens](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2996/299602/29960219.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
'Salt Lake City needs you': 148 immigrants, refugees sworn in as new US citizens
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 20 - 9:06 p.m. | Save Story
In a ceremony Thursday in Salt Lake City, World Refugee Day, 148 immigrants were sworn in as new U.S. citizens.
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