On Jan. 25, the Community Alliance newspaper and the San Joaquin Valley Media Alliance held their second “stop the hate” town hall at Central East High School in Fresno. Expert panelists and [...] Continue Reading
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Let’s Promote Businesses That Treat People Well
Last month, I wrote about an awful experience that I had at a popular local restaurant, and from multiple responses to my letter, it looks like I’m not the only one who has experienced such [...] Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor
A Rude and Insolent Restaurant Owner I need to share an incident that happened to me here in January that really bothered me. To be honest, it was shocking, but maybe I shouldn’t be surprised. [...] Continue Reading
Hate Is in the Heart
Each month—no, each day—it seems the ugly face of hate forces itself upon us. Senseless violence, heartless killings, stone-cold murders. Last year, we had 647 mass shootings in the United States. [...] Continue Reading
Hate Is in the Air
In mid-October, two young Latino males enjoying a Friday night together in the Tower District in Fresno were brutally assaulted by a man who apparently did not like the fact that they were holding [...] Continue Reading
Peace Activist Medea Benjamin Visits Fresno
In early December, internationally known peace activist Medea Benjamin visited Fresno State on her book tour to deliver an informative and timely talk focused on peace titled “Ukraine War and the [...] Continue Reading
Crucial California Climate Bill Sidelined but Not Stopped
In mid-June, an important California bill aimed at reducing deadly carbon emissions was single-handedly crushed midair by the chair of the Assembly Committee on Public Employment and Retirement, [...] Continue Reading
Remembering Pride
Under a scorching sun on June 10, during LGBTQ Pride Month, the city of Fresno held its second annual LGBTQ+ Pride Flag Raising Ceremony in front of City Hall. The turnout was good, and many city and [...] Continue Reading
Local Housing Market on Fire
If you’ve been on the hunt for a house recently, you know about this. It’s a hunt. And it’s troubling. But, you’re not alone. For several reasons, the real estate housing market in the United [...] Continue Reading
Central Valley Hearts Enflamed for Education
In the small west Fresno County city of Huron, there is an active battle for education that is gaining momentum. Dozens of concerned Huron parents filled the local John Palacios Community Center in [...] Continue Reading
ICE Denies Booster Shots to Inmates, Got Sued
In February, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of the District of Columbia took action and sued Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for denying Covid-19 booster shots to five [...] Continue Reading
Smoke-Free Fresno
The City of Fresno is leading the way in 2022 in reducing harmful secondhand smoke for its residents living in multifamily housing units. Effective Jan. 1, the Smoke-Free Ordinance prohibits [...] Continue Reading