The massive marches in more than 2,000 U.S. cities on June 14, plus those that have occurred since, are an eloquent demonstration that citizens are deeply concerned about the dramatic direction our [...] Continue Reading
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DACA Anniversary and Uncertainty
On June 13, a press conference held in front of Fresno City Hall celebrated the 13th anniversary of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). Thirteen years ago, then President Barack Obama [...] Continue Reading
Aniversario de DACA, e Incertidumbre Sobre su Futuro
El pasado viernes 13 de junio se realizó una conferencia de prensa frente al ayuntamiento de Fresno en celebración del 13ro. aniversario de DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). Hace [...] Continue Reading
Turbulent Times
We are living in turbulent times, never seen before. We are experiencing the premeditated, intentional death of public services serving the population—for example, health and education—while [...] Continue Reading
Madera Celebrates May Day
On May 1, approximately 200 people participated in the May Day March in Madera to celebrate workers, particularly immigrants. On a sunny and pleasant afternoon, participants gathered in Courthouse [...] Continue Reading
Valadao Against His Community
House Republicans have greenlit a proposal that will cut the Medicaid budget by a staggering $880 billion, effectively eliminating access to public healthcare for the vast majority of low-income [...] Continue Reading
John Sierra, Una Vida Dedicada a la Pintura
John Sierra es hijo del Valle. Aquí nació y vivió toda su vida. Y aquí plasmó su talento por la pintura y formó jóvenes interesados en el arte. Maestro y alumno que no deja de aprender y expresarse. [...] Continue Reading
John Sierra: A Life Dedicated to Painting
John Sierra is a son of the Valley. He was born here and lived his entire life here. And here is where he developed his talent for painting and educated young people interested in art. A teacher and a [...] Continue Reading
Valadao Contra su Comunidad
Los Republicanos en la Cámara de Diputados dieron luz verde a una propuesta que recortará el presupuesto de Medicaid en la increíble suma de $880 billones de dólares, lo que significa eliminar el [...] Continue Reading
Madera Celebró el Primero de Mayo
El jueves 1ro. de mayo aproximadamente 200 personas participaron de la Marcha del Primero de Mayo en Madera para celebrar a los trabajadores y en particular a los inmigrantes. En la tarde soleada y [...] Continue Reading
Jane Fonda in Fresno
On April 16, Jane Fonda visited Fresno. She was a presenter at the 2024–2025 San Joaquin Valley Town Hall series (valleytownhall.com/). It was a great opportunity to meet and listen to a [...] Continue Reading
Community Kitchen Will Help Street Vendors
Street vendors are already part of the landscape of the Valley’s cities and towns. Their presence is most noticeable during public events, from sporting and cultural events to political protests. The [...] Continue Reading