The third annual Women’s March drew more than 1,000 people who support women’s rights, as well as human rights, to the streets of Fresno. The Truth to Power-themed demonstration on Jan. 19 featured a rally, a march, tables with information from community organizations and artistic performances.

Thousands rallied together at the third annual Women’s March, Saturday, Jan. 19 behind the River Park shopping center.

The gathering drew not only women, but men and children. Activists from the LGBT community marched side by side, carrying signs in support of women, LGBT or otherwise.

California State Senators Anna Caballero and Melissa Hurtado were sworn in during a joint community ceremony for constituents, family and friends at the Carpenters Local Union 701 building in Fresno. Read more

California State Senators Anna Caballero and Melissa Hurtado were sworn in during a joint community ceremony for constituents, family and friends at the Carpenters Local Union 701 building in Fresno. Read more

The Women’s March was back for its third year on Jan. 19, spreading to Fresno and cities throughout the nation.

Lead organizer Kim Slavan planned the day to begin in an empty parking lot near the River Park area on Nees Avenue at 10 a.m., with various speakers and performers expressing their support and solidarity for women before attendees began the march.

Hundreds mourned the death of longtime Valley labor leader Randy Ghan at a ceremony Monday (Jan. 14) at the Clovis Veterans Memorial Hall.

At the same time, the state Senate adjourned its meeting in honor of Ghan.

Sen. Anna Caballero (D-Salinas), Sen. Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger) and Sen. Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno) all paid tribute to Ghan from the floor with memorials.

Every year at this time The Californian looks back on the year just completed and the local events that shaped our present.

Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger), representing the 14th State Senate District, was assigned as Chair of the Human Services Committee for the 2019 – 2020 Legislative session.