We are an independent, community-led news organization that informs and mobilizes Millennial and Gen Z residents in the Central Valley. Using visual storytelling and social media, we aim to give you the facts and context you need to take action. uSpark covers stories with a focus on how young people can — and do — transform the places we care about.

We do have values as an organization that informs our reporting, including:

  • We deserve to live in healthy and safe neighborhoods.
  • We deserve a voice in decisions that affect us.
  • People of color and other marginalized groups deserve fair and accurate representation.
  • Young people’s voices should be represented.
  • Inform the public about avenues for civic engagement and community representation.
  • Fact check the independent reporting we share.
  • Cover topics, elections and politicians critically.

A special thank you to Aaron Frisby for providing photography for our website.

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To become a financial supporter click here. Members are monthly/annual financial supporters. You can become a member by signing up via our website. It’s simple and easy! FYI: uSpark is fiscally sponsored by Community Media Access Collaborative (CMAC), a 501(c)(3) and you will be billed by CMAC on your credit/debit card.

To unsubscribe from recurring payments you will have to email uSpark directly at usparkvalley@gmail.com. The platform we use unfortunately doesn’t support self-unsubscription.