Author Archives: Aileen Guzman

Worsening Calwa air quality: A look at both sides of the issue

With summer on its way to the Central Valley, residents of Fresno will start to see changes in the air. For a small community in Fresno, Calwa is one of the areas surrounded by industrial companies, trucks, and factories that pump gasses into the atmosphere daily, making it difficult to breathe as well as endangeringContinue reading “Worsening Calwa air quality: A look at both sides of the issue”

Fighting to clear the air: Laura Moreno, Friends of Calwa

With the wind blowing through her hair as she rode on the back of a Harley Davidson with her husband, Laura Moreno was amazed by the feeling and the view of life. Captivated by the view of the forest, mountains, and trees, along with the sweet smell of pine, this was Moreno’s most fond memoryContinue reading “Fighting to clear the air: Laura Moreno, Friends of Calwa”

Why residents love Calwa

Fernando Membrilla is striking a pose emphasizing the bolded words “Voted Best Birria”. (Flourishing Fresno/Aileen Guzman) In a small city hidden in the deep depths of Fresno, CA. Calwa residents show their love for both their residents and community through support, encouragement, diversity, and much more. By Aileen Guzman Between the streets of E. JensenContinue reading “Why residents love Calwa”

Could the expansion of Route 99 become a blessing or a curse?

News outlets set up their equipment as Laura Moreno, Director of Friends of Calwa gives her speech on the dangers of the freeway expansion. (Aileen Guzman/ Flourishing Fresno) As the sounds of construction and people yelling “Slow down!” fill the streets of S. Jensen Avenue and S. 10th Street of Calwa, community residents gathered toContinue reading “Could the expansion of Route 99 become a blessing or a curse?”