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Andrea Esparza

Reno

News Anchor at KRNV-TV (Reno, NV)

News Anchor for @KRNV @fox11Reno

Articles

  • 1 month ago | mynews4.com | Andrea Esparza

    Seven months after the Davis Fire ravaged over 5,000 acres in Nevada, families like Hannah Hoobyar's are still grappling with the aftermath, facing insurance shortfalls as they attempt to rebuild. "Every day, we're still finding things we don't have," said Hoobyar, who lost her home in the blaze. "It's the most exhausting thing I've ever dealt with."The financial strain compounds the emotional toll. Hoobyar noted that her insurance coverage fell short of addressing the full extent of her losses.

  • 2 months ago | mynews4.com | Andrea Esparza

    RENO, Nev. (April 3, 2025) — One out of three undergraduate students at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) has reported experiencing food insecurity in the last six months, with many turning to the campus’s Pack Provisions food pantry for support. Anjalee Gitthens, student director of Pack Provisions, shared her personal experience with food insecurity, explaining, “You know, I skip breakfast, but you're told it's the most important meal of the day.

  • Mar 27, 2025 | mynews4.com | Andrea Esparza

    The Dean’s Future Scholars Program (DFS), part of the College of Education and Human Development (COEHD), helps low-income, first-generation students graduate from high school and pursue higher education. Unlike other programs, DFS identifies students as early as sixth grade through recommendations from Title 1 middle schools, providing early support to guide them through their academic journey. Manny Ortiz, the Assistant Director of DFS, once struggled with school and discipline.

  • Mar 21, 2025 | mynews4.com | Andrea Esparza

    The Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center, a vital part of K-12 education in Northern Nevada since 1963, is about to undergo a major transformation. The Planetarium, which hosts over 50,000 students annually, is set to install a state-of-the-art DomeX theater thanks to a generous $5 million donation from the George W. Gillemot Foundation. Paul McFarlane, director of the Fleischmann Planetarium, describes the center as more than just a place to explore space.

  • Nov 20, 2024 | mynews4.com | Andrea Esparza

    In recent years, school safety has become an increasing concern, with social media platforms playing a major role in the spread of threats, particularly those related to school shootings. The anonymity, wide accessibility, and real-time communication provided by platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, and others have made them prime avenues for harmful behavior.

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12 Jun 24

We have a reporter on the scene. Tune in on @KRNV and @fox11reno https://t.co/V69SEugh4u

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12 Jun 24

Large fire on hillside in Sparks. @SparksFireDept is on the scene. We have all the details tonight at 10 @fox11reno and at 11 on @KRNV https://t.co/eFQ8oLgBeg

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1 Jun 24

Biden details a 3-phase hostage deal aimed at winding down the Israel-Hamas war. https://t.co/YlbkUgHsvD