Viviana Yvonne

6 days ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Viviana Yvonne

KERMAN, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A stunning revelation in Kerman after officials announced the city’s only cemetery, Golden Sunset Memorial Park, will shut down operations starting June 1. However, the current operators say they are working to transfer the license to a new operator – and keep the cemetery open. The cemetery is a final resting place for more than a thousand people.

1 week ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Viviana Yvonne

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Hundreds of students, and community members from across the San Joaquin valley gathered inside the Old Administration building at Fresno City College chanting “si se puede” as they welcomed labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta. “Si se puede, it means I can, but it really means we all can together, not only myself, but again, we’re all we’re all stronger, but we all take actions together,” said Huerta.

2 weeks ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Viviana Yvonne

CHOWCHILLA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – At the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla, a powerful new voice is emerging. “The Paper Trail” is a monthly newspaper written entirely by incarcerated women, giving them a chance to share their stories, their struggles, and their hope. “We are hoping to show people that we’re also people you know, we made mistakes. We accept that we’re suffering our consequences. But while we’re here, we can still do good.

4 weeks ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Viviana Yvonne

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) — Before sunrise, a line wrapped around the new Randy’s Donuts location on Shaw Avenue as Fresno’s donut lovers waited to get their hands on some iconic donuts. “I lived in L.A. for ten years. I lived near that Inglewood location with that big giant donut, and we have a lot of memories with my friends and family.

1 month ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Viviana Yvonne

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A series of large, almost life-sized photographs now grace the walls of Arte Americas, showcasing emerging Latinx talent as part of their featured artist program. The exhibition highlights work that represents the struggles and triumphs of communities across the region. “These are photographs that represent us, that represent our region and represent a lot of the struggles that, that impact all of us,” said Executive Director of Arte Américas Arianna Chavez.