With the devastation caused by the Creek Fire, the chairperson of Big Sandy Rancheria calls herself a messenger for her community. So far, most of the 170-member tribe have evacuated. Elizabeth Kipp is the Auberry tribe’s chairperson. Since evacuating to Fresno, she’s made multiple trips back up Highway 168 to …
Read More »Fresno Has The State’s Largest Hmong Population. This Group Is Making Sure Their Voices Are Heard
To get the “I Voted” sticker, you have to understand how the voting process works. And for some refugees in the Valley, it can seem really complicated. Take the Hmong community: Many of the elders fought for the U.S. in the CIA’s secret war in Laos. When they resettled in …
Read More »Still need solar eclipse glasses? Make sure they’re legit
Demand for solar eclipse glasses ahead of the August 21 “Great American Solar Eclipse” is so high, scammers are making counterfeits. … Click to Continue »
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