• What is happening in Armenia?

    by - Oct 22, 2020

    A growing conflict has the Fresno Armenian community fearing new violence in their homeland.

    The dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan is about territory, a mountainous region called Nagorno-Karabakh.

    Karabakh, known to Armenians as Artsakh, lies within Azerbaijan but...

  • Thurman Orthodontics Helping the Community

    by - Oct 14, 2020

    Thurman Orthodontics in Fresno try to help the community whenever they can. The staff, the “Smile Squad,” is helping those affected by the Creek Fire in the Sierra National Forest.

    The effort began with the Smile...

  • New Café Inspired by Frida Kahlo

    by - Oct 10, 2020

    Mexican artist Frida Kahlo inspired Frida Café, a new coffee shop in downtown Fresno. The vibe and energy in this shop is surreal.

    “Frida Kahlo inspired me with her art, to me she was very indragenous...

  • Opening a business during the pandemic

    by - Oct 10, 2020

    During the pandemic, when many businesses have struggled, a local woman decided to open her own.

    Aretsy Garcia opened up Aretsy’s Lashes in July. It was challenging when she was flooded with orders.

    But she is successfully building...

  • Re-election held for student body president

    by - Sep 30, 2020

    Elizabeth Rocha Zuñiga was elected as ASI student body president in a re-election held September 30. Fresno State Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) held the new election after the former president-elect, Ruby Muniz, was disqualified for election-related...

  • From strangers to best friends

    by - Sep 18, 2020

    In the last few months, two homes on Phillip street in Fresno were transformed. While fresh flowers and a community garden grew on the outside, an unexpected friendship blossomed on the inside.

    Chanthi and James lived next...

  • Pandemic Safe Date

    by - Sep 18, 2020

    Date nights are anything but typical right now. How do you go on a date when you can’t leave your house? The pandemic has forced many couples to think outside the box when it comes to...

  • Student Parent Struggles with Online Classes

    by - Sep 15, 2020

    Some college students have struggled with virtual classes. Learning from home brings a lot of responsibilities.

    Now imagine being a mom along with being a student. According to the U.S. Department of Education, 22% of...

  • A 12-year-old’s Quarantine Art

    by - Sep 15, 2020

    COVID quarantine has left many people with time on their hands. For 12-year-old Rocio Mejia, this is a time to get creative. Rocio found a deep passion for painting during the COVID quarantine.

    Since she no longer...

  • COVID-19 Doubters

    by - May 5, 2020

    There are people who doubt that this pandemic is serious, but some people have taken this doubt a step further.

    Videos are circulating where people are licking toilet seats, items on shelves and shopping carts. 

    This is a...