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Update: In February 2021, David Paredes was accused by several women of sexual and emotional abuse. Paredes was serving as Fresno DSA co-chair and resigned. Fresno DSA conducted an investigation and took action against Paredes, including expelling him from Fresno DSA for...

Fresno Nurse Shares COVID-19 Experience
Disclosure: The author of this article wishes to remain anonymous. The author works as a nurse in Fresno and is sharing their...

Tower District residents face a new challenge in sale of Tower Theatre to church: The Proud Boys
Activists in Fresno’s Tower District neighborhood say they won’t back down in a dispute over a church’s attempt to...

Story Time
By Cindy Kouyate Author’s Note: The following pieces explore some of my experiences as a female BIPOC, as well as my...

Top 5 Valley Scares + Quiz (Which Scare is Real?)
By Miciah Garcia There are local news articles, entire facebook groups + national deep features about the creepy happenings in the valley! We’...