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The Cost of Living at Home

05/21/202605/21/2026 Alex Cortez-Martinez (he/him/his)

Growing up in Madera, California has brought me lots of good memories and amazing people in my life. However, there are a lot of struggles

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First Youth-Led Gubernatorial Forum in CA Empowers Youth Despite Candidate Absences

05/19/202605/19/2026 Leonidas Tiyaamornwong (he/him/his)

On April 30, Youth Leadership Institute (yli), California Parent Teacher Association (CAPTA) and Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE) hosted “Our Future, Our Voice,” the

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Community Education Journalists of Color

Fresno State Grad Jazmin Alvarado Marks Milestone for Journalists of Color Program

05/18/202605/18/2026 Jordan Jackson (he/him/his)

Jazmin Alvarado, a member of the first cohort of Youth Leadership Institute’s (yli) Journalists of Color (JOC) program, graduated from Fresno State in May 2026,

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Tower Porchfest: Fresno Unites in the Rain Once Again

05/07/202605/07/2026 Corina Lopez (she/her/hers)

The latest iteration of Tower Porchfest was proof that Fresno shows up for the community, rain or shine, in spite of both this year and

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Community Economy

Ampersand Ice Cream: Impact in Every Scoop

04/10/202604/10/2026 Stephanie Callejas (she/her/hers)

“It wasn’t just about selling ice cream.”  This idea has shaped Ampersand Ice Cream since it first opened its doors in Fresno over 10 years

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