For a small radio station, KFCF, with its unique and eclectic blend of offerings, has left a big footprint in Fresno throughout its 50 years of broadcasting in the Valley region. All the while, the [...] Continue Reading
Arts & Culture
Race and Racism in American History
The President’s military D.C. parade on June 14—which was sparsely attended versus the millions who turned out for the No Kings Day throughout the nation—was missing an honorary contingent of marching [...] Continue Reading
Murales Embellecen el Centro de Fresno
El pasado sábado 26 de julio tuvo lugar un excepcional acontecimiento cultural en la ciudad de Fresno. Ese día, 20 murales artísticos fueron presentados en un evento que contó con la presencia de [...] Continue Reading
Autumn Haiku
Autumn has arrived Color change of Bonsai trees Seasons change our lives [...] Continue Reading
Artist Spotlight on Aideed Medina
(Author’s note: In the June issue of the Community Alliance, we introduced you to Fresno’s newly appointed 2025–2027 poet laureate, the provocative local Chicana artist Aideed Medina, and her emerging [...] Continue Reading
Agustín Lira: Music and Theater for the People
Agustín Lira will be inducted into the Valley Music Hall of Fame on Sept. 17. It is not the first honor for the singer-songwriter-organizer-director, who has previously been honored as a National [...] Continue Reading
Respite by the River
Respite by the River Take a break from the rush of everyday life and join the River Parkway Trust for a Respite by the River. Bring your picnic dinner, blanket and lawn chair, and relax at the River [...] Continue Reading
Descanso Junto al Río
Descanso Junto al Río Descanse del ajetreo de la vida diaria y únase al River Parkway Trust para un Descanso junto al Río. Traiga su cena de picnic, manta y silla de jardín, y relájese en el Centro [...] 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
Fresno’s New Poet Laureate
Meet Fresno’s new poet laureate, Salinas-born Gen X Chicana, Aideed Medina. A powerful woman who exudes resilience and hope, Medina intimately understands hardship and conveys this through her poetry. [...] Continue Reading
Meditation
Lost in My Mind travel/ My biggest wars are mind battles/ Concentrated thoughts/ through galaxies/ And Planet Rocks/ I feel the cool darkness as I pray towards the stars/ Listening to [...] Continue Reading