We dive into the history of sanctuary cities and Fresno’s stance on the issue. From city leaders distancing themselves from the label to Fresno County pushing back against California’s limits on cooperation with I.C.E., we trace the local tug-of-war over immigrant protections.
In what we here at uSpark consider the team-up of the century, Assembly member Joaquin Arambula and Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer have joined forces to oppose a controversial mining proposal along the San Joaquin River.
On Sunday, March, 22, 2025, around 150 folx, several from the Central Valley, gathered in Yosemite Valley for a Rally & Learn, an event organized nationally by the Resistance Rangers and in Yosemite by a local group of organizers.
With the trending “Total Economic Blackout” scheduled for February 28th, you might be wondering do boycotts actually work? Or, possibly where does one buy deodorant if not from Target? (especially if you plan to opt-out of corporate USA indefinitely and don’t want to go completely au natural).
Recent Border Patrol sweeps in Bakersfield and increased ICE activity reported in Fresno and nearby areas have left many Central Valley residents living in fear.