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
Healthcare
Un Legado que se Desvanece
El edificio en la esquina de Oak y Willis en Visalia está en silencio. La reja metálica está encadenada. Un letrero descolorido por el sol aún dice Clínica Gratuita Santa Misericordia. Las ventanas [...] Continue Reading
A Fading Legacy
The building on the corner of Oak Avenue and Willis Street in Visalia is quiet now. The metal gate is chained. A sun-faded sign still reads St. Mercy Free Clinic. The windows are dark, and the bench [...] Continue Reading
Cuban Doctors the Pride of the Nation
For many decades, Cuba has been sending thousands of medical professionals overseas to work in countries that needed doctors for a variety of reasons—post-colonial countries such as Algeria, Zimbabwe, [...] Continue Reading
Cocina Comunitaria Ayudará a Vendedores Ambulantes
Los vendedores ambulantes son ya parte del paisaje de las ciudades y pueblos del Valle. Su presencia es más notoria durante eventos públicos, desde deportivos y culturales hasta protestas políticas. [...] Continue Reading
Valley Reps Vote Against Constituents’ Interest
On April 10, Congress voted on a Continuing Resolution for the House Budget that would extend tax cuts that mainly benefit corporations and the wealthy. To partially cover the cost of the tax cuts, [...] Continue Reading
Costa Fighting to Save Medicaid
On April 8, Rep. Jim Costa (D‒Fresno) held a “Medicaid Matters” telephone town hall for a discussion with his constituents about Donald Trump and House Republicans’ budget proposal to cut Medicaid by [...] Continue Reading
Global Solidarity and Local Resistance through Art
“Zein was the youngest member of the al-Najar family. They lived in Deir el-Balah in the central Gaza Strip. On Oct. 10, 2023, 18 members of the family, including five children and three women, were [...] Continue Reading
Community Groups Say CHS Mismanaged Funds
Two advocacy organizations dedicated to protecting the health and well-being of underserved populations in Fresno are suing the Community Health System (CHS), the nonprofit that operates the two major [...] Continue Reading
Lawsuit Wants to Know Why Fresno Hospital “Lost” $1 Billion
On Aug. 7, Cultiva La Salud and Fresno Building Healthy Communities filed a lawsuit against the Community Health System (CHS) for the misuse of $1 billion in public funds. CHS operates both the [...] Continue Reading
Having Health Insurance Can Save Your Life
Maria is a meticulous woman. She’s organized, brushes her teeth after every meal, counts her calories, works out daily with her son—she tries to control what she can. But as in all things with life, [...] Continue Reading
Tener Seguro de Salud Puede Salvar tu Vida
María es una mujer meticulosa. Es muy organizada, se cepilla los dientes después de cada comida, cuenta sus calorías, hace ejercicio todos los días con su hijo—trata de controlar lo que puede. Pero, [...] Continue Reading