Category: Special Reports
Fresno State grad reunites with family from ukraine
I met Yana and her family over the weekend. The Fresno State grad tells me when the Russian invasion began in late February, her loved ones hid in a basement for weeks, eating moldy bread and potatoes. Her mom & brother are now refugees in the Central Valley and they’re seeking relocation support. To help, visit this website.
Toxic tap water in majority-Latino Central Valley communities
“¿Por qué no les importamos lo suficiente?”
Families in majority-Latino Central Valley communities like Tipton or Pixley have been waiting for potable water for years. Activists & officials say it’s a legacy of racist policies. Monica Vaughan of The Fresno Bee & I dug more on this. Here’s the first part of our story.
To read accompanying article with more details, click here.
Impacto económico de COVID 19 en el condado de Fresno
El desempleo en el condado de Fresno es el más alto de los últimos tres años, y se anticipa que suba a un 20% en mayo. La economía en el valle central continua sufriendo a causa del coronavirus –pero hay esperanzas de rehabilitación financiera. Conversé con lideres y expertos sobre los siguientes pasos para la recuperación de la economía local.
Santa Maria PD Citizen’s Academy
Every year, Santa Maria PD offers a behind-the-scenes look at the agency through its Citizen’s Academy, granting participants a chance to see how officers train and the challenges they face in our area.
PS: I learned how to fire a gun.
Nathalie Vera 