By I. smiley G. Calderon On Nov. 14, before Fresno County reverted back to “purple tier” status with regard to the coronavirus, a group of local, passionate activist-artists and community members [...] Continue Reading
Local & State
Virus—and Leaders—Wreak Havoc When the Body Is Weak
By Raul Pickett Governor Andrew Cuomo, of New York, recently stated that “leadership matters, and their performance matters. Leaders will be judged on whether they actively promote unity during a [...] Continue Reading
Fresno Commission for Police Reform
Where did it come from? Where is it going? By Gerry Bill Following the police murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and dozens of other men and women of color wrongfully killed by police [...] Continue Reading
Fresno Vows to Take Pandemic and Police Frustrations to the Polls
By Mark Hedin The first Covid-era study of Fresno voters found widespread suffering due to the pandemic, along with frustration over city policing and a strong determination to do something about [...] Continue Reading
Fighting the Historic Creek Fire
By Vic Bedoian The Creek Fire started small on the evening of Sept. 4, the beginning of a Labor Day weekend no one in this region will ever forget. Within two days, the blaze had scorched nearly [...] Continue Reading
Castro First Hispanic to Lead CSU System
By Vic Bedoian Dr. Joseph Castro, San Joaquin Valley born and bred, son of immigrant parents, was the first Hispanic to become president of Fresno State. Now, in another historic milestone, he has [...] Continue Reading
Governor Newsom Urges Californians to Take the Census
By Community Alliance Staff We have until Sept. 30 to be counted. And this means we can have better schools, better and safer roads, healthier neighborhoods and the political representation [...] Continue Reading
Community Leaders Speak Out on Rent Control Initiative
By Peter Maiden A statewide measure on the Nov. 3 ballot, Proposition 21, would amend the Costa-Hawkins Act of 1995 to shift decision making on rent control in California toward local government. [...] Continue Reading
Getting an Invitation to Sit at the Table
By Mike Rhodes I was part of the group of homeless people, activists and attorneys who united and prevailed in a lawsuit against the City of Fresno in 2007. The $2.3 million settlement changed [...] Continue Reading
Proactive Pandemic Prophylaxis: Fresno City Council Member Leads the Way
By I. smiley G. Calderon I just love talking with my local Fresno City Council member. (How many of you, dear readers, can honestly say this too—and, if not, why not?) Especially during these [...] Continue Reading
Dakota EcoGardens Receives New Shelter
Text and photos by Caroline Jackson Up, up and away, like a Wizard of Oz scene; that’s how it went on July 31 at the Dakota EcoGarden. The Dakota EcoGarden [...] Continue Reading
Failed County Leadership • Joaquin Arambula pushes for better outcome
By James Mendez The Fresno County Board of Supervisors (BOS) has failed to demonstrate leadership since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. The most recent example of their failed leadership [...] Continue Reading