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Latino Conservation Week: Events, activities planned to bolster Latinos outdoors involvement
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 13 - 4:39 p.m. | Save Story
Latino Conservation Week starts on Saturday, aiming to promote Latino involvement in conservation efforts and the outdoors, with several activities planned in Utah.
'Working together makes us stronger': Latin American reps gather at UVU to talk trade
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 12 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Representatives from Costa Rica, Mexico and other Latin American countries met with local business operators at a UVU conference Thursday, putting the focus on trade.
West Haven killings spotlight issues Latinos face in addressing mental health concerns
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 11 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
A West Haven woman's killing of her three kids before killing herself puts a spotlight on the issues Latinos can face in addressing mental health concerns.
Future of controversial redevelopment proposal at Redwood Swap meet site coming into focus
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 7 - 12:21 p.m. | Save Story
The future of the Redwood Swap Meet — a livelihood for many — could come into focus this month with a decision on a controversial proposal to redevelop the site.
Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off early with events on Saturday in Salt Lake City, Ogden
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 6 - 9:25 p.m. | Save Story
Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off early with events on Saturday in Salt Lake, Ogden and many more set for Sept. 14 and beyond.
Utah's Brazilians to host festival to 'celebrate our culture'
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 5 - 9:40 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's Brazilians are hosting a festival with dancing, a samba parade, music and more on Saturday at University Place mall in Orem.
Utah State hosts artepaño art exhibit rooted in the Latino prison experience
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 4 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
Utah State's Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art is hosting an exhibit featuring artepaño artwork, inspired by the prison experiences of Latinos.
Census Bureau data tool helps pinpoint the explosive growth of the Latino population
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 31 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
A new Census Bureau tool provides readily accessible data detailing the explosive expansion of the nation's Latino community, the key motor to U.S. population growth.
Owens decries rule changes he says would aid immigrant kids, 'dilute' help to others
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 29 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. Rep. Burgess Owens is decrying proposed rule changes put forward by the Biden administration to aid immigrant students, fearing they would "dilute" help available to others.
Consulates in Salt Lake City and 52 other cities put focus on Mexican workers' rights
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 28 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
Mexican Consulates in Salt Lake and 52 other cities are hosting a range of activities this week to call attention to the rights of Mexican workers in the United States.
Mexicans' view of Americans dipped under Trump but has rebounded, survey shows
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 25 - 9:06 p.m. | Save Story
Mexicans' view of Americans dipped under former President Donald Trump but has rebounded, a survey shows, while Americans' view of Mexicans is down dramatically.
Utah's Venezuelans keep focus on election, warn of influx if Maduro maintains power
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 20 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Many of Utah's Venezuelans are still laser-focused on the nation's presidential vote and warn of another influx from the South American nation if Maduro maintains power.
New residency guidelines for immigrant spouses could benefit 30K in Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 19 - 7:12 p.m. | Save Story
New guidelines applicable to immigrants vying for U.S. residency through their American spouses could apply to 20,000 to 30,000 people in Utah, lawyer estimates.
'So eager': Utah refugees, immigrants prep for new school year
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 18 - 10:08 a.m. | Save Story
As schools start opening their doors for the new academic year, refugee and newcomer students — many anyway — are eager to get back into the classroom.
West-side family vows to stay put amid redevelopment push, pressure to sell
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 17 - 9:07 p.m. | Save Story
As homes are boarded up and demolished around them in Salt Lake City's west side for redevelopment, one family is vowing to stay put amid pressure to sell.
Latino voters mixed on presidential hopefuls, say economy is key issue, survey shows
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 12 - 1:54 p.m. | Save Story
Latinos were mixed on the presidential hopefuls, at least before Kamala Harris emerged as a candidate, and say the economy is a key issue this election cycle, a new survey shows.
Owens unveils bill meant to curb transport of migrants from city to city
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 2 - 9:07 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Burgess Owens has unveiled a bill to curb transport of migrants from city to city, spurred by news last June that Denver had sent hundreds of migrants to Salt Lake City.
Southern Utah opens new organization geared to Latino business operators
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 2 - 11:09 a.m. | Save Story
The Washington Area Chamber of Commerce has launched a new entity to aid Latino entrepreneurs, the Southern Utah Latino Business Alliance.
Venezuelans in Utah seek support from US lawmakers after disputed presidential vote
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 2 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
Venezuelans in Utah are seeking support from the state's delegation to Washington, D.C., in contesting Nicolás Maduro's disputed presidential win in elections in the South American country.
Salt Lake Community College hosting event featuring lowriders, aiming to foster community ties
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 1 - 8:20 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake Community College is hosting an event featuring lowriders that aims to foster ties with the community and encourage interest among kids in the school.
Venezuela is wracked with protests and election uncertainty. Here's what to know
Jessie Yeung, Stefano Pozzebon and Tara John, CNN | Posted July 31 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
Criticism is mounting against Venezuela's authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro after deadly protests erupted across the country following its disputed presidential election.
'We all contribute': Study says immigrants without legal status paid $96.7B in taxes in 2022
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 30 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
A new study says immigrants lacking legal status paid $96.7 billion in taxes in 2022, but that's not the only barometer of their financial impact.
'Heartbroken': Venezuelans in Utah dispute Maduro's victory claim, monitor election aftermath
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 29 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
Many Venezuelans in Utah dispute Nicolás Maduro's victory claim in presidential voting in the South American nation, accusing him of rigging the election.
'Baseball fiesta' featuring Mexican clubs planned for Smith's Ballpark's 'last hurrah'
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 23 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
"Béisbol en Salt Lake," a two-day "baseball fiesta," will bring in two teams from Mexico to Smith's Ballpark in October for what could be the final games ever played at the stadium.
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.'
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
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
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
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
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.
Utah homeless groups report influx of Venezuelans, say resources are taxed
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 17 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Reps from Utah homeless groups report an uptick in asylum-seekers and say their resources are overwhelmed, echoing comments from Gov. Spencer Cox.
'What am I going to do?': Redwood Swap Meet vendors lament possible property redevelopment
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 15 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
As West Valley City officials debate possible redevelopment of the Redwood Swap Meet site, many of the largely immigrant vendors wonder what they'll do if forced out.
Women 'need to speak out': Gaby Ramos killing spurs sister to take up domestic violence cause
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 14 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
The 2021 killing of Gaby Ramos allegedly at the hands of her ex-boyfriend has spurred Rocio Sifuentes, her sister, to take up the cause of speaking out against domestic violence.
Sen. Romney again pursues bill mandating E-Verify to crack down on people without work visas
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 14 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mitt Romney is again pursuing legislation mandating the use of the federal E-Verify system to guard against the hiring of unauthorized workers.
Utah immigrant advocacy group aiding more and more new arrivals
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 13 - 8:59 p.m. | Save Story
Catholic Community Services of Utah has been offering more and more assistance to newly arrived immigrants, paralleling the surge in numbers at the U.S.-Mexico border, at least as of earlier this year.
Woman taps Venezuelan recipes, business savvy with Arempas — soon to open its 5th locale
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 9 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
Sandy Larrieta opened the first Arempas, a restaurant featuring cuisine from her native Venezuela, in 2019, and now she's on the cusp of opening her fifth locale.
Migrant Delta Egg Farm workers rehired by other contractors, says rep from ex-contractor
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 6 - 9:26 p.m. | Save Story
Perhaps 100 of the migrant workers at the Delta Egg Farm, let go last month, have been rehired, says a representative from the firm that previously contracted them.
U.S.-Mexico border apprehensions down as Biden OKs new restrictions on asylum seekers
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 4 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
The latest U.S. figures on border apprehensions — central in the debate over border security — show numbers have dipped considerably, to 2021 levels.
Utah's Brazilian community revives chamber to spur business development
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 30 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's Brazilian community is reviving its once-defunct chamber and held a kickoff of sorts featuring Gov. Spencer Cox, Brazilian community leaders and others.
Granite Credit Union opens Rancho Market branch in bid to reach out to Latinos, immigrants
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 30 - 8:59 p.m. | Save Story
Granite Credit Union marked the opening of a branch in Rancho Market in Salt Lake, part of its efforts to broaden its reach to the Latino and immigrant communities.
'They want to participate': Mexicans in Utah will be able to take part in Mexico's presidential vote
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 25 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
Mexicans go to the polls on June 2 to pick a new president, and among the voters, from afar, will be a contingent of Mexicans from Utah and the rest of the United States.
Migrant workers at Delta egg plant decry abrupt loss of jobs; advocates defend labor force
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 23 - 2:32 p.m. | Save Story
Some 150-200 workers, many from Peru and Mexico, were fired from Delta Egg Farm and they and their advocates demonstrated, defending the role of immigrants in the U.S.
UTA reaching out to immigrant newcomers in bid to counter bus driver shortage
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 17 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah Transit Authority has launched a recruitment program geared to the immigrant community that provides instruction in English and driving a bus.
Latino lawmakers, advocates press for work permits for certain undocumented immigrants
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 14 - 5:20 p.m. | Save Story
A coalition of Latino lawmakers, including Utah Rep. Angela Romero, is asking President Biden to expand work permit offerings to certain classes of undocumented immigrants.
Minority candidates buck conventional political wisdom, say GOP aligns with their beliefs
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 13 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
Latinos and Blacks have historically aligned with the Democratic Party, but some in Utah are starting to shift to the conservative cause and the Republican Party.
Utah sheriffs tour U.S.-Mexico border: 'What does happen there does impact Utah'
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 12 - 7:09 a.m. | Save Story
Sheriffs from Weber, Utah and Kane counties recently visited the U.S.-Mexico border amid worries about the local impact of the surge in undocumented immigrants entering the country.
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