As we left February, which was African American History Month—traditionally referred to as Black History Month—we had Women’s History Month in March. Each month’s purpose is to highlight and celebrate [...] Continue Reading
Social Justice
Marion Masada: Survivor, Historian, Teacher
Marion Masada is a survivor of one of America’s most tragic and misguided actions. As we prepared for our interview, she gently admonished me. “Call it a concentration camp, please,” she advised. This [...] Continue Reading
Mariposa Plaza and Free Speech
The City of Fresno announced the renovation of Mariposa Plaza (Fulton and Mariposa streets) at a recent press conference. Fresno City Council Member Miguel Arias pointed out the historical [...] Continue Reading
Climate Change: Adaptation Partnership Workshop
As climate change remains one of the most critical factors in the changing landscape of the globe and will likely continue to be for the foreseeable future, developing practitioner toolsets and policy [...] Continue Reading
LGBTQ+ Derangement Syndrome
Recently, I went to my mailbox and found a sticker that said “God Hates Fags.” What would drive someone to plaster that kind of message? Is that a way to win converts? No. It’s a way to spread fear [...] Continue Reading
Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom
Sponsored PageApril 2024 You can read the (.pdf) print version of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom sponsored page below. There are features that allow viewers to increase the [...] Continue Reading
Enough Gun Violence/Brady Greater Fresno
Sponsored PageApril 2024 [...] Continue Reading
Marion Masada: Sobreviviente, Historiadora, Maestra
Marion Masada es una sobreviviente de una de las acciones más trágicas y equivocadas de Estados Unidos. Mientras nos preparábamos para nuestra entrevista, ella me regañó amablemente. “Llámelo campo de [...] Continue Reading
Estamos Unidos Contra el Odio
Con el aumento de los crímenes de odio en Fresno y en todo el país, necesitamos que la comunidad se mantenga unida contra el odio. Sea parte de la solución y asista a la “Cumbre Unidos Contra el Odio” [...] Continue Reading
Letters to the Editor
Kudos to Columnist I am the author of two books. I am contacting you about “Another Fresno Opportunity” (January 2024 issue) written by Ruth Gadebusch. Born and raised in Fresno, I have never had [...] Continue Reading
City of Clovis Settles with Desiree Martinez
(Editor’s note: The City of Clovis made public the announcement of a settlement agreement between the City and Desiree “Dez” Martinez that could have dramatic implications in Clovis regarding [...] Continue Reading