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Jaywalking: Decriminalization and Why We Need Walkable Cities

03/14/2023 Kiera Kaiser (she/her/hers)

As of Jan. 1, 2023, jaywalking will no longer be a ticketable offense in California. Under the Freedom to Walk Act, pedestrians are able to

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Community Economy Politics

New $450,000 Vehicle Said to Aid Fresno Deputies in Homeless Sweeps

02/21/2023 Sasha Velasquez (any pronouns)

On Jan. 24, Fresno County Supervisors approved the county sheriff to purchase a new $450,000 vehicle for homeless encampment sweeps. The vehicle will include a

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Community Economy Lifestyle

A Youth Perspective On Fresno’s Rising Rent Costs

11/03/2022 Ashens Limon (he/him/his)

At the start of the pandemic, rent in Fresno was already at an all-time high. However, with the addition of the world facing another economic

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Economy Journalists of Color Lifestyle Politics

Minimum Wage is Not a Livable Wage

08/11/202210/18/2022 Gloria Flores (she/her/hers)

The federal minimum wage was first introduced by Congress under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 starting at just 25 cents per hour. Over

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Community Culture & Identity Economy Lifestyle

Olivia Robinson: Making Local Black Businesses Known

02/22/202202/23/2022 Ivan Manriquez (he/him/his)

Imagine an app comparable to Yelp that connects us to amazing and reliable businesses in our area that not only makes our lives easier, but

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