Abel Garcia
Reporter
Reno, NV
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Although Abel Garcia was born in Southern California, he moved to Northern Nevada at a young age and considers the Silver State his home. After graduating from Spanish Springs High School, he pursued a degree in Business Management at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Once he realized he loved storytelling, Abel decided journalism was a good vehicle to fulfill his passion, so he joined the KOLO 8 News Now team in October 2017 as an intern. After getting a taste of what KOLO 8 was all about, Abel realized this was the career he wanted to embark on, and made his way up through various positions, starting as a video editor, photographer, and now a Multi-Media Journalist.
He has covered important issues like the impact of coronavirus throughout Northern Nevada and plenty of breaking news from the Argenta Hall explosion at the University of Nevada, Reno to the riots after the peaceful Black Lives Matter Protest.
When Abel is not working, he enjoys riding his horses, practicing for the Mexican rodeo (Charreria), exploring the outdoors, and spending quality time with family.
Abel loves being part of the Reno community, so if you see him out about be sure to say hello.
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Resident helps bear impacted by the Beckwourth Complex Fire.
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A local resident born in Cuba reacts to the protests against food shortages and high prices.
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Construction companies are feeling the pinch from pandemic.
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A Nevada business owner is opening up her doors to Beckwourth Fire Victims.
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Evacuation Warnings were issued on Thursday for people west of Highway 395 from County Road A26 South to Red Rock Road and East and West of Highway 395 from Red Rock Road South to Lassen/Sierra County Line.
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July is Minority Mental Health Month and during this ongoing civic movement and health crisis the rates of suicide and depression are going up.
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A local business is repairing its building after being impacted by an act of violence that took place Tuesday morning.
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A nationwide driver shortage is making rideshare less accessible, but a local drive is taking advantage of the opportunity.
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A company in Sparks is strengthening our college athletes to help improve their performance.
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Rangers raise concerns for a busy weekend as fire restrictions take effect in Western Nevada.
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The current nationwide staffing shortage is taking a toll on the operations of a local restaurant.
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Federal officials have extended the national eviction moratorium until the end of July, providing a sigh of relief for many tenants.
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The increase in cost for plumbing materials has had an impact on local companies making it a difficult time for owners to get what they need for their customers in a timely manner.
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The Student Outreach Clinic at the University of Nevada, Reno is providing services that are helping to bridge the gap between minorities and our medical systems.
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NNBCAS prepares for the day most Black Americans received word about the end of the slave trade, that has become a national holiday.
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A Nevada-based long rider went on an adventure of a lifetime. Horseback riding on a trail that started in Las Vegas and ended in Carson City.
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Vendors have returned to Wingfield Park for the Reno River Festival, but rescue teams are on high alert as they prepare for the worst-case scenarios.
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With Nevada's new COVID-19 guidelines, businesses have received an influx of California visitors.
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UNR’s Public Health Training Center and Medical Social Justice League address the equitable distribution of vaccines.
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UCP Personnel Services has been struggling to hire new workers for their clients as a result of unemployment benefits.
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The Nevada Humane Society needs help finding a temporary home for more than 400 kittens.
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St. Peters Canisius Catholic Church opened its doors in Sun Valley to host a Pfizer Vaccine Clinic with Washoe County Health District, UNR, and other local health organizations.
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Thursday’s announcement from the CDC has lifted a huge weight off the shoulders of gym owners.
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On Wednesday, May 12, the federal government made the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine available for children age 12 to 15 years old.
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UNR hosted a commencement for 2020 graduates that were not able to walk last year as a result of COVID-19.
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Alpine Meadows put an end to its winter operations on Sunday, May 9.
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On Thursday the Nevada System of Higher Education said it is drafting plans to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for students, with some exceptions.
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Cinco de Mayo is one of the most critical events for many restaurants and businesses.
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The Reno arch serves as a gateway for thousands of people who head to the playa to celebrate Burning Man, but COVID-19 is interfering once again.
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Tye Pauly with the Downtown Reno Partnership walked into work as an ambassador Monday morning and ended his shift as a city hero.
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Rebuilding Together Northern Nevada is fixing the homes of income-qualified veterans, senior citizens, and those who are disabled.
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Washoe County School District plans to provide teachers and students with a lens into past and current events to help create a deeper understanding of our society.
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Tuesday was an emotional day for Stephanie McCurry-Tenney, the newly elected Reno-Sparks NAACP President after former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted.
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The IRS is moving the filing due date for the 2020 tax year to May 17, to help taxpayers during these unusual times.
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A new 34 unit apartment complex that will be located Downtown near Riverside Dr. is raising many concerns from nearby residents.
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The proposed bill requires certain pharmacies in our state to provide information regarding a prescription in a language other than English.
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Losing a home to wildfire is a devastating blow, but much of the shock and loss can be softened with simple steps you can take now to prepare.
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Our local NAACP is working to provide minorities with the information and opportunities necessary to make their choice on whether or not they get the shots.
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For nearly three years, Jennifer Elliott has been using her porch to provide donated goods to those in need and Washoe County is stepping in to help provide some structure.
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A local couple is still recovering from the aftermath of COVID-19, encouraging those who can to get the vaccine to help prevent the spread of this deadly virus.
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According to the RealtyHop Housing Affordability Index, Reno is ranked 21 out of 100 of the least affordable cities in the country.
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Nevada lawmakers discussed the removal of the State’s death penalty system introduced as Assembly Bill 395, the first movement being taken by lawmakers since 2017.
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After losing her job and getting denied unemployment, a local entrepreneur went outside the box to keep herself afloat.
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The continued struggles have led to the approval of another stimulus package, but what you choose to do with that money could have consequences.
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On the western face of the Steamboat Hills, South of Mount Rose Highway is where Ascenete development is set to be built. A total of 208 approved mapped lots for high-end home builders.
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The big vacant building that was once a Lowes in Sparks is being completely reimagined into a multi-tenant investment.
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Jessica Rapp with the Carson City Health and Human Services said the number of vaccines arriving for Carson, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties, also known as the Quad-County region, has nearly doubled since December.
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The day where beer turns green arrived, but for Paddy and Irene’s Irish Pub, Saint Patrick’s Day last year wasn’t so lucky.
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The annual event celebrating Irish and Basque heritage is back in Virginia City. Looking different this time around, but participants say this has been long overdue.
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Northern Nevada Medical Center has experienced a decrease in COVID-19 patients, medical staff said this has been one of the hardest years in their career.
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