Central Valley

Each February, Black History Month is celebrated all over the world as a time to recognize African Americans from our past and those making an impact today.

Brittney Watters and Alyssa Palma are the founders...

Campus accessibility is an issue for Fresno State student Isabelle Jimenez. She was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when she was only two years old. She now uses a wheelchair for transportation. 

Jimenez transferred to Fresno State from...

By: Hector Mendoza

For many people, it takes years of experience to get good enough to earn a spot at a barbershop. For 15-year-old Danny Diaz-DeLeon, it only took a year to get his opportunity to work...

By: Areli Tovar

Francisco Hernandez’s day begins with filling up little baskets of fruits and vegetables. His van serves as his stall to display the fresh produce, honey and flowers, which help adorn his stand.

Some days he...

Agustin “Lionheart” Vasquez has been working hard for his amateur debut. He has been a full-time boxer for the past five years. In that time he has faced multiple setbacks leading up to his debut.

Agustin...

By: Karla Castaneda

Every first and second of November, Mexico commemorates all those loved ones who are no longer physically with us but that will always remain in our memories and in our hearts. Thanks to...

Water has always been a concern in California, especially in the Central Valley.

People who depend on water for recreation, such as Mike Pawlawski, are affected when there’s a drought. Pawlawski and his family visit

By Adrian Castillo

In April of 2019, the city of Madera, California became home to a team of world champions.

“I believe that’s why we get all the press because we’re such a small community and just showing...

By: Areli Tovar

For many years, California has suffered from an ongoing drought, and it is affecting hundreds of trees in the Central Valley.

Many climate scientists say there is strong evidence to support a connection between...

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is a silent killer and can be a concern for any parent with a baby. After the Fresno State Focus show that aired on November 13, 2019, we had the opportunity to...