Fresno Flyer Vol 4 No 11

EDITOR’S NOTE
I
n an article this month, someone with us to hear them, acknowledge
said, “sometimes, words aren’t their pain, hold accountable the
enough.” As a writer, I systems and individuals that
generally refuse to accept that grossly punish their community
sentiment. After all, it’s my disproportionately. I have
business to make sure that they Indigenous friends who feel
are. However, lately, I’ve found anger, or immense conflict
myself at a loss, grasping for hearing the National Anthem.
words that match the depth of Fourth of July brings nothing
what I’m feeling. But then an but anguish for them and their
art demonstration floats down people. But collectively, we only
my newsfeed, a single image that celebrate America’s great victories,
connects me to the sprawling web of but we never atone for how we got there.
others who feel the same, or speaks a truth I’ve So much of this country doesn’t want to listen to
not been able to find the words to express, or those who suffer or admit that we have an ugly
helps me learn. It’s beautiful. It’s relief. It’s hope. and brutal past - to accept the truth.
To all the artists out there, people And too many people think that
need you now more than ever. Words alone, COVID-19 and masks are a conspiracy. I hate to
apparently, can’t put us back on track. You know, break it to you, but this isn’t how the government
the path of teamwork and compassion. So, one controls us. They’ve already got that covered with
day, we can hopefully evolve to one of trust the excessive taxes we pay, low wages, and policies
and collective ownership over past and present that favor corporations to foster a consumerist
mistakes. society that is impossible to keep up with. They
On a personal level, I would never don’t need that piece of cloth, but your neighbors
trust anyone who said they’ve never done do. Wearing a mask in this pandemic means
anything wrong, or ever misstepped in their life. protection and compassion for others, not just
And I’d bet dollars to doughnuts that you feel the for yourself.
same way, too. Individually, we know personal We exist in a time where grace and
responsibility is a vital part of maintaining kindness will stitch the divide to make us a
healthy relationships and living our best life. stronger community. It’s not a weakness to admit
However, as a country, America is that guy who when you’re wrong, that’s how we grow. And
thinks everyone else has flaws, but not himself. most importantly, it’s not “us vs. them” … it’s
That’s us. just us, and if we’re going to survive any of this,
We have whole communities pleading we need to start acting like it.
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ART IS OUR WEAPON

By Dave Fountinelle | [email protected]
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n June 13th, artist Omar Huerta foundations each of us had already workshops to promote activism and generated a viral buzz that catapulted the
debuted a powerful mural in trib- established in our respective com- social change. With over 20 years Lift Every Voice movement onto the head-
ute to George Floyd, Gabriel Fer- munities,” Kay Rich explains. of experience combining her art lines. And as the media attention shifts from
nandez, and a nurse wearing PPE in the fight “I’ve been doing activism work and event planning skills with Floyd to the growing protest movements in
against COVID-19. The painting made in the Black community for social work, Omé has been a the wake of his killing, Omé and Kay Rich
headlines and kicked off the Lift Every Voice years. Omé has been doing work powerful voice for art as activism have their eyes on a larger picture.
Mural Tour, an event organized in less than in the Latinx community for in the valley. When the killing of “We’re building an art activist net-
a week. Local art activism group, Dulce Up- years. We have both have been a part George Floyd sparked a firestorm of work. This is not just one event. This isn’t
Front, in a partnership with DJ Kay Rich, of building a strong framework for activ- protests across the country, Omé want- just one issue. We’re going to keep using our
united the art activist community in the ism and change for a long time. So all of this ed to use art as a vehicle for change again, platform to raise awareness and continue to
wake of the death of George Floyd. And they just created a perfect storm for us to come this time in unity between the Latinx and unite the Black and Latinx community be-
pulled off something that is nothing short together and unite our respective movements Black communities. To accomplish that, cause our unity is vital for policy change,”
of incredible. In only five days, what began into something big- she reached out to Omé explains.
Photo By Jesus Sepulveda | @JSEPULVEDAPHOTO
with a phone call became a full-fledged art ger and more pow- DJ Kay Rich, who “To expand on what Omé said,”
movement in Fresno, starting with Huerta’s erful than any of us described their con- adds Kay Rich, “Our work doesn’t end when
mural next to Fresno’s city hall. The Lift Ev- could have imag- versation as “Just ev- the Lift Every Voice tour ends. This has been
ery Voice Mural Tour was initially planned ined.” erything falling into our first joint effort, bringing our respective
as a month-long, six site event, involving Omé Lo- place. All the con- groups together for a common goal, and it
artists from all over the valley contributing pez has been an ac- tacts she needed, I has been a huge success. So, we’re going to
their original mural paintings. Their goal, tivist and voice for had, and all the con- keep working together and combining our
to bring awareness not just for the killing of equality her whole tacts I needed, she resources to put on more events like this and
George Floyd and the BLM movement, but life. Raised in Sanger, had. It just felt right, continue working for social change.”
also justice for Breonna Taylor, support for CA, and growing like yeah, this is ex- “Something we’ve been working on
the Black Trans community, and the con- up in an art-activist actly what we need for a while now is redirecting funding from
tinuing struggle for equality and the end family highly in- to be doing right the Fresno PD graffiti abatement program
of systemic racism. After an overwhelming volved with the farm now. But, we nev- to the artist collective.” Adds Lopez, “We’ve
public response, the Lift Every Voice tour labor and Chicano er would have been been pushing the city to redirect the funds,
was immediately extended into July, with movement defined her vision. Along with able to accomplish what we have in such a so we can have artists cover up the graffiti
over 60 artists joining the movement so far Tony Carranza, she founded Dulce UpFront short time if we hadn’t been working up to a with murals that deliver positive messages
to contribute their skills in some way. as an organization that provides safe spaces moment like this for years.”
“This is really a credit to the strong and uses art, entertainment, and community Huerta’s mural of George Floyd Continues on pg 4...
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...‘Art’ cont’d from pg 3

across the state! We need soldiers, sure, but
and get people talking about these issues that we need cooks and nurses and laborers and
affect all of us.” anyone willing to roll up their sleeves and do
On June 25th, Dulce UpFront and what needs to be done to make events like
Kay Rich accomplished one of their “big pic- this possible.”
ture” goals when they partnered with Fresno “The support from the community
Photo by Jeff Martinez | @cr8tiveimages4u
City Council Member Esmerelda Soria. To has been amazing,” Rich says. “The beauty of
move over $1 million from the Fresno PD our community is its resilience and strength
graffiti abatement project to fund a Mural- and our ability to come together and rise
ism Arts project with oversight from the arts above the negativity. Attitudes are changing,
collective. more and more people are getting involved
“Anything about us, without us, with what we’re doing, and that’s what mat-
isn’t for us,” says Omé. “We want our com- ters most.”
munities to represent who we are and inspire Putting together such a well-or-
others to be a voice for change. We need to ganized, large scale event as the Lift Every
always be a part of that conversation.” Voice Mural Tour in a matter of days would
The Lift Every Voice Mural Tour be an impressive enough story by itself. But
is expected to end with an extensive exhibit in less than one month, they have success-
showcasing the history of the murals and the fully raised thousands of dollars from within
muralists themselves. Part of the final presen- their communities, completed six murals,
tation will be handing out canvases to all the and received city financing for the “Black
members of the community art collective to Lives Matter” painting on the street in front MURAL LOCATIONS
create their original artworks to be combined of city hall. They’ve also already planned a
into one large display “by the people, for the similar painting for a large-scale building 756 H St, Fresno (across from Grizzly Sta- Chinatown 1540 Kern St. Fresno (Behind
people.” and received unanimous support to start a dium - cross streets H & Inyo) the building)
“It’s just a perfect way to bring it muralism art program in the city.
all together and show that it’s the entire art To quote Omé: “this is what move- 1243 Fulton St (behind La Maison Kabob)
Vanessa Guillen Remembrance - 717 N
activism community that made all of this ment building looks like.”
Fresno (Fresno Power Equipment)
possible,” Omé says. Barrios Unidos 4403 Tulare Ave (across
As for what people can do to help? --- from Roosevelt High)
“Grab a broom!” Lopez says with a laugh. 1830 Van Ness (Frosty Queen parking lot)
“But seriously, though, we need boots on the To get involved with the project, contact 575 Divisadero St (Divisadero & Echo)
ground. We need people willing to help us Dulce UpFront through either their Face- 2383 S. Fairview Ave (Hinton Community
set up and tear down and clean up. When I book @UpFrontDulce or Instagram @ Center)
House of Ink 725 N. Fresno St (Belmon &
was a child, my family marched with Caesar DulceUpFront accounts. Follow them for
Olive on Fresno St)
Chavez, and my mom would make burritos updates on new mural locations throughout
because you get hungry when you march July.
Answers to last issue’s puzzles
Fun Facts
For the Love of Art 5. Multiple studies have concluded
that curricular and extracurricular
1. Students who study art are 4 art studies and activities help keep
times more likely to be recognized high-risk dropout students stay in
for academic achievement and 3 school.
times more likely to be awarded
for school attendance. 6. The tango originated as a dance
between two men, mostly sailors
2. Arts and music education pro- (for partnering practice).
grams are mandatory in countries ferent versions of the same subject,
that rank consistently among the 7. New brain research shows that all painted by Leonardo Da Vinci,
highest for math and science test not only does music improve skills under the final portrait.
scores, like Japan, Hungary, and in math and reading, but it pro-
the Netherlands. motes creativity, social develop- 10. Picasso believed that art is
ment, personality adjustment, and done to wash away the dust of
3. The founder of the modern self-worth. our daily lives from our souls. To
Games, the Baron Pierre de Cou- briefly explain this quote, Picasso
bertin, was enamoured with the believed that art is fundamental
8. The Mona Lisa has her own
idea of the true Olympian being for our souls and that it constantly
mailbox in the Louvre because
a talented artist and sportsperson. craves for it. While food is eaten
of all the love letters she receives.
Thanks to him, between 1912 and to replenish our body, art is
Over the years many have fallen
1948 medals were given out for used to feed the demands of the
prey to the portrait’s ‘limpid and
sporting-inspired masterpieces soul. Art renews and gives us
burning eyes’, leaving her offerings
of architecture, music, painting, happiness.
of flowers, poems and, yes, love
sculpture and literature. notes. Artist Luc Maspero alleged-
ly took this fervour to a new high – 11. Bob Ross once helped a
4. In a study of a high-poverty and then low – in 1852, diving off a color-blind viewer. A fan once
schools in Chicago, the schools hotel balcony because “For years I approached the artist and stated
that were participating in the Chi- have grappled desperately with her that he could not be a painter
cago Arts Partnerships in Educa- smile. I prefer to die.” due to his handicap. Ross helped
tion (CAPE) made huge strides in encourage the young viewer
closing the gap between high- and by spending an entire episode
9. X-rays of the Mona Lisa show
low-income students’ academic painting only in grey.
that there are three completely dif-
achievement.
What California’s Budget Deal
Means for K-12 Schools
By Ricardo Cano | [email protected], CalMatters
C
alifornia’s new budget provides enough tions. the road on cuts to education, the state risks and administrators, however, opposed the pro-
funding for schools to pivot to hybrid Funding stability having to face larger deficits in future budget vision, saying they will restrict schools’ abili-
learning when they reopen this fall. But Schools will be funded based on their pri- years if the federal relief that lawmakers are ty to respond to an economic downturn that
school officials fear Sacramento’s decision to or year enrollment, stabilizing funding but banking on to soften the fall doesn’t arrive. threatens to bring years-long challenges for
delay cuts could throw districts into the fiscal negatively affecting growing districts and “The good news is cuts are basically school budgets. Many local districts already
abyss later. charters. postponed, at this point, probably until next faced strained budgets due to rising fixed costs
The $202 billion budget Gov. Gavin year,” said Michael Fine, CEO of the Fiscal such as rising employee healthcare and pension
Newsom signed into law Monday largely keeps X Cuts to LCFF Crisis and Management Assistance Team, the obligations before the pandemic, and employee
intact funding for California’s public schools, The budget includes $11 billion in defer- state’s school finance watchdog. “The bad news salaries account for more than 80% of schools’
capping a turbulent couple months of budget rals, or delayed payments, in lieu of the 10% is the cuts will probably be much larger next budgets.
negotiations. cut to the Local Control Funding Formula year.” “Our position is that layoffs should
Initially, schools were in line to re- floated in May. “The state’s ability to defer more in be a last resort and exceedingly rare,” said Troy
ceive a steady increase in funding when the X Reductions to categoricals (fiscal year) 2021-22 will be somewhat limit- Flint, spokesman for the California School
governor introduced his January proposal, with Popular after-school and career tech pro- ed. If you’re already at $11 billion, how much Boards Association. “However, they exist for a
money going to long-term efforts to expand grams will remain unscathed. The May more are you gonna go?” reason, and in times of severe financial crisis,
early childhood programs and other targeted revise proposed slashing funding for the pro- In an acknowledgment of the uncer- districts should have that tool available.”
efforts, including grants to incentivize educa- grams by half. tainties schools face this year, the budget also
tors to teach in low-income schools. guarantees schools will get paid regardless of New requirements for distance
X Coronavirus liability protections
In a 180-degree turn, after the coro- whether they offer in-person instruction or learning
A repeated concern from legislators, the
navirus pandemic shelved much of those plans distance learning due to local coronavirus out-
budget does not broach the limited liability
and drastically shifted priorities, Newsom’s re- breaks. But some legislators expressed concern When instruction resumes this fall, schools
protections schools want as a deterrent for
vised May proposal included cuts to education that the state is unfairly punishing growing dis- will be required to follow new standards for
litigation when schools reopen.
so steep that school officials across the state trict and charter schools by calculating schools’ distance learning laid out in the budget. They
(Source: California 2020-21 state budget)
warned they wouldn’t be able to responsibly re- attendance-based funding using last year’s en- will be required to track students’ participation
open campuses in the fall if passed. rollment figures. and attendance, provide “live daily interaction”
The final version of the budget signed Funding cuts kicked down the road,
with teachers and devise plans to track down
by the governor reflects a compromise with though could become bigger No layoffs for teachers and some students who aren’t participating in distance
state legislators who pushed back on the extent employees learning.
of proposed cutting. The state budget gives Forget that 10% cut to the Local Control
schools a short-term financial breather and Funding Formula that anchored a slew of other
Under the budget, schools will be prohibited Distance learning standards for schools
enacts sweeping requirements for how schools school reductions in the May proposal. Those
from laying off classroom teachers and classi- Following a spring of uneven distance learning
will operate this fall. But it also heightens the cuts, which also would’ve slashed in half pop-
fied employees who work in nutrition, trans- expectations for schools across California, the new
stakes for potentially bigger, steeper cuts to ular services such as after-school programs and
portation or custodial services this school year. state budget sets standards for fall instruction.
schools in the long run. career technical education, are gone.
The next time they could be laid off would be
Here are some main takeaways on In their place is roughly $11 billion
some time after June 2021. ‘Daily live interaction’ required
the budget’s impact on schools. in deferrals to schools, with $5.7 billion of that
The temporary protections arrive as Teachers will have to connect with their
money tied to whether the state receives feder-
schools logistically plan to physically reopen students each school day through online in-
California’s education budget: What’s al assistance. While these deferrals — delayed
campuses that meet social distancing guide- struction and/or phone check-ups.
payments to schools the state employed to bal-
in, what’s out ance its budget — means no cuts to programs,
lines. School employee unions successfully Taking student attendance
lobbied for the protections, previously warning Schools must take students’ attendance and
schools will have to dip into their savings or
After months of negotiations between the that funding cuts would result in tens of thou- participation under distance learning, or risk
borrow money to get by in the interim.
governor and state legislators, here is how the sands of layoffs at a time when schools need losing state funding. Students who don’t
That will strain districts that entered
state’s education budget played out. more teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria workers participate will factor into schools’ chronic
the pandemic with shaky finances and little
and janitors to make the drastic changes out- absenteeism figures.
savings. Forty California districts had qualified
Learning loss money lined under recent state guidance.
budget certifications this past school year, ac- Minimum instruction
Schools will receive $5.3 billion in federal The governor and state legislators
cording to the state Department of Education, Students must receive a minimum amount
funding meant to address students’ learning agreed, and included protections that extend
meaning they’re at risk of insolvency within of daily instruction that can be met by a
loss during campus closures. to most certificated staff except those whose
the next three years. Another five school dis- combination of teacher instruction and
Boost to special education positions require an administrative credential,
tricts are at risk of going bankrupt during the “time value” of work assigned.
A surviving item from January’s proposal. such as school principals. Faced with similar
coming school year: Sacramento City Unified; - 3 hours per day for kindergartners.
Schools will get $645 million for students cuts a decade ago during the Great Recession,
Sweetwater Union High in Chula Vista; Dix- - 3 hours, 50 minutes for grades 1-3.
with special needs. schools laid off tens of thousands of educators,
on Unified in Solano County; and Southern - 4 hours for grades 4-12.
primarily teachers at the start of their careers.
Pension payment relief Kern Unified and Belridge Elementary in Kern
The cuts disproportionately affected low-in-
$2.3 billion will go toward reducing schools’ County.
By essentially kicking the can down
come students of color. Continues on pg 9...
payment rates for employee pension obliga- Groups representing school boards
Artist, Roeski Doeski, delves into the
inspiration South Fresno roots,
activism, and pop-culture gives to his
work.
By Lisa Talley | [email protected]
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ords have their place, but in onto a canvas that adequately embodied the said ‘OK.’ I’ll make some prints and donate onto Gonzalez’s stickers such as Louie Kee
times when they don’t, what the objective he was after didn’t come right away. the proceeds,” Gonzalez furthers. Market, Adrian’s, and Christy’s Donuts.
heart needs to say is more thor- It wasn’t until the culmination of Fresno’s All the money made from the sale Places unheard of unless one has set foot
oughly expressed through a series of brush peaceful protest on May 31 that the concept of the design, aside from the cost of materi- along Belmont or in Chinatown – which is
strokes, a photo, a collection of images, or an for CommUNITY struck him. als, went to Fresno State’s NAACP. many, according to the feedback Gonzalez
arrangement of sounds. Art, in all its beauty “We were out there, and it was Currently, Gonzalez does not have received.
and versatility, is a language every human be- beautiful. Just seeing the mass of people, any plans to create more prints of the art- “[The designs] took off! People
ing can understand. It can build impossible protesting in peace [with- work. However, the design has since been would see the stickers and comment, “oh,
bridges over the widest disparities, or ampli- out] conflict, it converted to a sticker format – a staple and I used to live there!” or “my grandma lived
fy a message to those who would not ordi- touched me,” common medium for displaying his there,” says Gonzalez.
narily hear it verbalized in words. It can also Gonzalez shares. ‘Roeski Doeski’ artwork. The significant response to the
capture a moment in history, much like the T h e Steeped in street signs and the historic business signs
artwork created by Mario Gonzalez, known abstract fists pop-culture refer- from the south side of Fresno, speaks not
by his artistic moniker as Roeski Doeski, on shaped with ences, and urban only to a deep connection but also love for
the cover of this month’s Flyer. thick, dark lines Chicano culture, those neighborhoods. It seems that it is a
Before the recent wave of protests are reminiscent of many Gonza- large part of Fresno’s identity – that so many
that erupted around the world, Gonzalez’s the 70s-born cartoon lez’s designs are of the city’s residence is connected, intimate-
only message he hoped to communicate was show, Schoolhouse mashups be- ly, with Fresno’s south side. A connection
to make a connection through his art – with Rock! The song “Just tween the two brought out through single images, a piece
people and people like him. But his focus a Bill” persistent in worlds. In fact, of art.
shifted, as for many, after witnessing the Gonzalez’s mind as it was an “Eat My No matter the shape, the power of
video that captured the murder of George he sketched out each Shorts” art show put on by Wise art is almost always universally felt, and of-
Floyd. of the closed hands. Fools that sparked the sticker-trend fea- ten more successfully shared in its message
“It hurt,” Gonzalez’s voice breaks The reference creates something turing this blend. Bart Simpson, “Cholo” than a string of words. Whether to magnify
as he recalls the details of that tragic record- comforting and familiar while express- style, was such a hit that Gonzalez went a movement or to connect over a mutual ex-
ing. He’s silent for a few moments before he’s ing strength in solidarity. A skyline on to create a Cholo version of Marge perience, art is a valuable instrument.
able to continue. “It affected me, creatively. outlining Fresno’s iconic buildings, in- and Homer Simpson. The urban influence “There are times when words aren’t
I am definitely saying something now with cluding the well-known Pacific Southwest comes directly from an upbringing in Fres- enough, where words turn into arguments
the recent art I’ve [created]. It’s just been on Building, drives it all home – literally. Using no’s southside – or for Fresnans, ‘South of or hurtful daggers. Images speak to people
my mind and weighing heavy - heavy - on a local setting brings the viewer in, intimate- Shaw.’ [in their own language]. Art is definitely a
my heart. I have to say something. I want to ly connecting them to the artwork, as well Gonzalez’s background prompted tool for protest, for revolution, for change,”
help. I want to do my part.” as the current movement. And it resonated a series of stickers replicating intersection expresses Gonzalez.
Gonzalez was immediately in- with Gonzalez’s audience. street signs for places like Fresno & Belmont, Follow Mario Gonzalez (under his
spired to create something original that any “[People responded] a lot more Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. & California artist name @RoeskiDoeski – not to be mis-
proceeds he earned from it would then go than I expected. [They] started asking, ‘are Ave., and some southside classic landmarks. taken for popular local DJ Roeski) on Insta-
to organizations involved with the current you making prints? I want a shirt, etc.’ And I Old, massive business signs found their way gram for updates on newly released artwork
movement. However, pulling an idea down and upcoming projects.
OPINION
SIMPLE
SUMMER
EATING PART II
it does it without them even knowing it. In
fact, recently, the CDC (Centers for Di,sease
Control and Prevention) revealed that their
dent Trump asserts while himself refusing to
don one.
But not all of his supporters are
By Nadine Pourier Blumenshine
data shows for every 1 confirmed positive happy with the president about this an-
[email protected] coronavirus case, there are many more un- ti-mask message.
T
confirmed, positive cases out in public. Senior Tennessee Republican Sen-
o me, simple summer eat-
Director Robert Redfield ex- ator Lamar Alexander expressed his frustra-
ing means lots of raw veggies,
plained, “Our best estimate right now is that tion and disappointment in a recent inter-
fruits, grilled meats, different
kinds of salads, and cheeses. I can pull By I. smiley G. Calderón | for every case that we’ve recorded, there ac- view: “Well, I wish the president would wear
[email protected] tually were 10 other infections.” a mask… Millions of Americans admire
together any of these to make a quick,
That would mean that there are him, and they would follow his lead…it
light, delicious meal, or snack.
probably more than 20 million infected would help contain the disease.”
The best place for you to get
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Americans today - at least 5% of our nation. And this is true, unfortunately.
vegetables and fruits is at our local elcome back. And the numbers
But, this also means that there are hundreds When people don’t see our nation’s leader
farmer’s markets, or at roadside produce are out of control…
of millions more who are vulnerable, still taking precautions, it sends the wrong mes-
stands scattered in our area. These mar- Health experts every-
at risk for infection and possible adverse sage. Leaders lead by their actions (not their
kets and stands give you the chance to where are telling people to brace themselves
COVID-19 outcomes. inaction), and people are taking note. Like
choose locally grown fresh and delicious for a tough and deadly summer because of
As you already know (I hope): in
ingredients. As a bonus, you’re support- COVID-19. Fresno County’s top health of-
addition to frequent washing and sanitizing
ing our local economy and helping local ficial, Dr. Rais Vohra, had this to say recent-
your hands, and practicing social distancing
farmers stay in business. Plan how you ly: “I think July is going to be very tragic in
can visit a market or stand as part of terms of the number of hospitalizations and
when out in public, wearing a face-covering
is essential. It is the best thing you can do to
“Now the obvious
your weekly errands. the number of fatalities that we see as a result
If you want to be adventur-
ous, try planning your meals around
of COVID-19 - just given the fact that we’ve
seen such an uptick in the number of total
keep from spreading or catching this disease
when you are around people you don’t live way to slow down
with. Everyone knows this - right?
the produce you buy. Decide the veggie
or salad you want to have, then add on
positive swab results that we’ve gotten.” And
Dr. Vohra was careful to explain to residents
Even comedians understand this. infections is pretty
And it’s no laughing matter.
other dishes. Maybe you’d like to make
a raw veggie salad from tomatoes, pep-
how actual coronavirus hospitalizations and
deaths usually trail infection about 2 weeks.
Late-night talk show host Stephen
Colbert cuts to the chase, “Now the obvious
simple: it’s wearing
pers, cucumbers, and red onion. You
can easily grill chicken or burgers to go
This is why he somberly admitted: “This last
week of having increasing case counts gives
way to slow down infections is pretty simple:
it’s wearing a mask.”
a mask.”
with it and steam up some corn on the me a lot of indigestion going into the rest of
Yet, there are still people out there
cob. the summer.”
who refuse to put one on - and it has nothing
An Internet search will give Here’ some perspective for the
to do with science. Colbert concedes, “But, this young maskless Alabama beachgoer who
you more recipes than you can ever use. doubters: Last article - only a month ago -
unfortunately, putting a piece of cloth on confidently explains how President Trump’s
Enter a couple of your dish’s main in- Fresno County had only 1,743 confirmed
your face has become a culture war, thanks refusal to wear a mask means he’s not going
gredients then take a look at the first 3 positive COVID-19 cases and 35 deaths.
almost entirely to our president.” to wear one either. “I mean, if he’s not wear-
or 4 recipes that sound the most deli- Now, as of the 4th of July, there are 6,110
While our health care officials ing a mask, I’m not going to wear a mask.
cious. Choose the one that looks tasty cases and 77 deaths. That’s a 251% increase
plead with the public to protect themselves If he’s not worried, I’m not worried,” the
and easy, and go from there. in cases and a 120% jump in deaths here in
and others by wearing face masks during this beachgoer states. Simple as that.
If you want some quick ideas Fresno in just 30 days!
pandemic, our president downplays their Yet, even Kentucky Republican
right now, here are some simple prep As I wrote about last time,
effectiveness and undermines the effort. Senator Majority Leader Mitch McConnell
suggestions: SARS-CoV-2, the deadly virus that caus-
“Masks are a double-edge sword because knows this approach is foolish and wrong.
es COVID-19, is highly contagious. It’s so
people’ touch them’ and ‘grab them,’” Presi-
Continues on pg 9... efficient and stealth at infecting people that
Continues on pg 9...
...‘Masks’ cont’d from pg 8 against pandemics, sadly ...‘Five Efforts’ cont’d from pg 8
acknowledges the social
● Cut a variety of raw summer vege-
He adamantly made this clear in a recent divide. “As a public health
official...I am both dis- tables (peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes,
public address: “We must have no stigma
appointed by the seem- zucchini, onion) into bite-size pieces,
- NONE - about wearing masks when we
ingly nonchalant actions toss them with a vinegar and oil dress-
leave our homes and come near other people.
of those without masks, ing, some kind of salty cheese (feta,
Wearing simple face coverings is not about
and sad that I know it will cotija), and serve alongside grilled meat.
protecting ourselves, it is about protecting ev-
eryone we encounter.” mean the pandemic will ● Toss chopped tomato, peppers, zuc-
Absolutely. continue to cause illness chini, a jalapeno or two, corn cut from
Director Dr. Christopher Murray of and death.” the cob, some pico de gallo, and canned
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evalu- Trusted Medical black beans together. Add lime juice
ation (IHME), an independent population Investigative Journalist and cilantro, then serve with chips or in
health research center at the School of Med- Dr. Sanjay Gupta, who a corn tortilla with some grilled chicken
icine at the University of Washington, wants has been at the cutting or tilapia.
you to know something important. “People edge of coronavirus re- ● Take your favorite lettuce and make
need to know that wearing masks can reduce porting, is passionately a salad topped with summer vegetables.
transmission of the virus by as much as 50 blunt with his viewers Add grilled meat alongside it. Slice a
percent, and those who refuse are putting about COVID-19. “How watermelon or cantaloupe to complete
their lives, their families, their friends, and are we going to contain the meal.
their communities at risk,” says Murray. this? We’ve got to break
these cycles of transmis- ● Cook up some brown rice or quinoa
IHME, which recently released an
updated forecast of about 180,000 projected sion,” he pleads with his per the package directions. After it cools
coronavirus deaths through September, also audience. And he reminds a bit, toss with olive oil and lemon juice,
provided a slither of hope. “However, high them: “This is NOT a salt, and pepper. Fold in cut-up veggies,
levels of mask-wearing [95% of the popula- very hardy virus…it can’t a favorite cheese, and your choice of
tion] could reduce forecasted deaths by nearly jump very far… It’s pretty shredded chicken, thinly-sliced beef,
contained by a mask.” merely putting on a mask. Are you up for the or some canned white beans. Stir in
33,060.”
And U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Je- challenge? chopped fresh basil at the end.
That’s a lot of lives saved for such
rome Adams has also been doing his part in (In last month’s article, I had prom-
a seemingly small action. But not everyone ● Using brown rice or quinoa again,
urging the public to wear masks if we ever ised that we would discuss different types of
agrees. At a recent Townhall meeting at Palm replace the lemon juice with orange
want to fully open up the economy. “Face masks and even how to make your own. I
Beach, Florida, a woman embarrassingly juice. And instead of veggies, add firm,
coverings --> less asymptomatic viral spread didn’t forget. But - yet again - I felt that we
declared, “I don’t wear a mask for the same fresh, cut up fruits such as grapes,
--> more places open, and sooner!” He tweet- needed to focus on the whys of mask-wear-
reason I don’t wear underwear: things gotta peaches, nectarines or berries. If you’re
ed. He encourages all Americans to “Exercise ing before delving into the hows this time
breathe!” feeling adventurous, add some chopped
and promote your freedom by choosing to around. But, I won’t leave you hanging, dear
Infectious disease physician Dr. cucumber. Stir in some chopped pecans
wear a face-covering!” reader. Until next time, check this out the
Mark Smolinski, director of Global Health or almonds, and you have a salad to
That’s right - WE have the POWER video by the CDC on YouTube titled “How
Threats at the University of Arizona and pres- serve with your grilled shrimp or steak.
to choose to make a difference in saving lives to Make Your Own Face Covering” by U.S.
ident of Ending Pandemics, an organization ● Make a fruit salad of all of our in-sea-
in the face of this coronavirus pandemic by Surgeon General, Dr. Jerome Adams - https://
that partners across the globe to help the fight son summer stone fruits and melons.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPx1yqvJgf4)
Combine chopped peaches, plums,
apricots, nectarines, cantaloupe, ber-
...‘Budget’ cont’d from pg 6 keep “weekly engagement records” noting by schools. ries, watermelon, or grapes in a big
how much synchronous or asynchronous in- Many school districts are contemplat- bowl. Sprinkle with a little bit of salt to
Serving students in need struction a student has received. ing hybrid schedules this fall, in which students
Schools have to provide the “accommoda-
bring the fruits’ flavors out. If you want
Replacing accountability plans go to school in person part of the week and learn to add a unique flavor, squeeze the juice
tions necessary” to serve students with special at home for the remaining portion. They’re also
needs. Schools will team up with parents and teach- of one lime and some finely chopped
ers to create a “learning continuity and atten- giving parents who do not want to send their
jalapeno.
No set requirements for live instruction dance plan” by Sept. 30, replacing schools’ children to physical campuses the option of full-
The state does not mandate a minimum daily time distance learning. ● Grill halved peaches, nectarines, or
usual annual planning documents.
amount of synchronous, or live, instruction, (Source: California 2020-21 state budget)
If families choose to have their child apricots directly on the grill and serve
though experts strongly suggest it be a part of do distance learning, or if schools have to make with ice cream or whipped cream for
students’ distance learning. The requirements aim to address an uneven im- a wholesale transition in the event of local coro- dessert.
plementation of distance learning this spring, in navirus outbreaks, schools will have to ensure
Preventing disengagement
which schools hastily transitioned from brick- students have access to the necessary devices and Take advantage of the Central Valley’s
Schools must form a plan for re-engaging stu-
and-mortar instruction with varying expecta- connectivity. And they will also have to make amazing products to eat simply and de-
dents who are absent from distance learning
tions and capacities to engage students. Though sure that students with special needs receive the liciously this summer.
for more than three schooldays a week.
the rules do not mandate that schools offer a “accommodations necessary to ensure that indi-
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SUSAN GUZZETTA has been painting and
drawing most of her life. Susan enjoys figure
drawing at the Door and painting the local
CREATE STUDIO FRESNO is a Craft Studio landscape. She has won several awards over
that provides all-supplies included craft events the years for her figurative work at the annual
LOUIS VUITTONET, folk artist and outsider and kits. At this time, the Studio hosts monthly Nudes in November show at Sorensen’s Studio
artist give us a glimpse into his mind with his craft events on Zoom for “Second Saturday” including a first prize for drawing. See her art
colorful, whimsical, bold and busy paintings of and “Last Friday Crafting Fun”. The Studio at www.doorartgallery.com
SAMANTHA LAZCANO is an active artist in impromptu creations of his world. His paint- hosts a Virtual Art Hop on First Thursdays on
Fresno for the past 10+ years. Currently ings are available at Studio 74. Facebook Live to share new craft kits, retail JEAN CARTER began her art studies in
working on murals, private commissions and items and to answer questions from the Studio drawing and watercolor, then realized her main
teaching. Find her on Instagram at @samis_i PAM WILSON is a jewelry artist who works customers. The Studio also sells craft kits, gift- interest was in sculpture. See her art at www.
and Facebook Sam Lazcano Samantha.dulceup- with semi-precious gemstones and wire wrap ables, exclusive Fresno merchandise, curated doorartgallery.com
[email protected] to create original rings, necklaces, bracelets craft supplies and stationery sets, and hand-
and earrings. Items are available at Studio 74, made items. Retail items are featured for sale PEGGY JELMINI’s early professional career
STUDIO 74 is a local art gallery located at 1274 Fresno. in the Create Studio Fresno - Very Important started as a critically recognized watercolorist
N. Van Ness Avenue in Fresno’s Historic Tower Creatives Facebook Group, please request to capturing the flora and tranquil landscapes of
District that has been representing local artists HAL RAINES a local potter with a love for color join the group - the more, the merrier! Price California’s great Central Valley. Peggy stud-
since 2006. Open Monday-Friday 1-6 pm and brings his artful eye to his creations in clay that range for craft kits and retails items is $6-$20 ied at the National Gallery of Art and was as-
Saturday 1-4 pm, with morning appointments will add beauty to every new home they find. Price range for craft events is $12-$25 sociated with the Potmac Gallery and Virginia
available. More information and contact link at His work is available at Studio 74, Fresno. Watercolor Societies. Peggy was one of the
www.studio-74.org, and www.facebook.com/ STEPHEN AUSTIN, as a member of The Door charter members of The Door Art Gallery when
studio74art/ SHAVER LAKE ART GALLERY 42136 Art Gallery, Steve regularly attends life it opened in 1995. Her work can also be seen
Tollhouse Road Shaver Lake, 93664 (559) 841- drawing sessions at the gallery, with his artist at the Carmel Art Association. www.doorartgal-
MARILYN TORCHIN is a versatile artist 7524 July & August Hours: Daily, 11 am – 5pm friends. He enjoys traditional plein air painting lery.com
known for her bright and bold paintings. Ab- The Shaver Lake Art Gallery is located in the in oils and watercolors, and drawing in a vari-
stracts in acrylic on canvas, watercolor on pa- quaint village of Shaver Lake. The gallery ety of mediums. www.doorartgallery.com ROBIN GAY MCCLINE watercolor paintings
per, Plein Aire to still life painting Marilyn keeps represents 25 artists with a wide range of have been published in catalogs, calendars,
her work fresh in a style that is truly her own. mediums: Blown Glass; Chain Saw Carvings; MARIE BICKFORD has received over 90 video and book. He also taught watercolor at
Her work is available at Studio 74, Fresno. Felted Wool; Gifts; Gourd Art; Jewelry; Origa- awards for her artwork, including two Best Fresno City College, Fresno Art Museum, Door
mi; Paintings in Acrylic, Oils, Pastel, & Water- of Show awards at the Fresno District Fair, Art Gallery, and for the Seattle based “Seniors
CATHY VARVIS GRIFFIN, is a fiber artist colors; Photography; Quilts; Wood Carvings. two Best of Show awards from the Society of Making Art”
who works using thread and a sewing machine Due to Covis-19 mandates, ArtHops normally Western Artists Open Show in Fresno, and
as a pencil on paper, painting on fabric with help from 4-7 pm on the third Saturday of each two Best of Show awards presented by the GARY LANGDON originally from Los Angeles,
dye, creates multi-layered free floating images month (April-December) have been canceled Hanford Art Center, Hanford. She has also Gary moved to Central California in 1968 while
on fabric, weaving and Shifu, a Japanese textile until further notice. received a honorable mention at the Society of working in the advertising and retail interior
made from recycled woven paper. Work is ex- Western Artist National Exhibit. See her art at design field. Encouraged by his wife Kathy, he
clusive to Studio 74, Fresno. REN LEE, Sculptor Clay Hand Studios, 660 Van www.doorartgallery.com took a painting class from the late local artist
Ness Vernissage Fresno, 2026 N Van Ness On- Bob Frauenholtz. After studying with Bob for
MIHIR KAYAL is a guest artist from India whose line @renleestudio (Instagram, Etsy) And by CHRIS HAYS is the current artistic director of two years, he and Kathy opened Langdon Art
unique style is represented in acrylic paintings appointment DM Magical, mythical, function- The Door Art Gallery and has recently decided Studio on Shields Ave., in Fresno, where they
on paper and canvas. His images of people, al & intentional ceramics, handbuilt ceramic to try working with other mediums after many both taught painting and sold art supplies.
fish, and other animals are abstractly rep- sculpture rooted in folklore, exploring clay as years of painting in watercolors. Her new Three locations and 30 yrs later he retired and
resentational and are available at Studio 74, canvas, some perfectly imperfect pots, and lots works include oil and pastels. now teaches limited classes at The Door Art
Fresno. of good juju. Gallery. Gary’s original desire was only to learn
to paint the ocean. Growing up in Southern
DIANE L. JOHNSON-MENDES gallery RINA GONZALES Create Studio Fresno California, he always had a love for the beach
owner and artist explores art as an experi- 1419 M Street Downtown Fresno 951-552-5804 and crashing surf. But,once into his art, his in-
ment, utilizing different materials in her paint- [email protected] Follow on Facebook terests soon expanded to painting most every-
ings and sculptures. Brightly colored tropical and Instagram @CreateStudioFresno thing he sees. Teaching has also forced him to
scenes and abstract paintings are contrasted
be more diversified in his subject matter. But it
with mono-chromatic paintings and trees. Re-
cycled metal, glass, and carved wood are found
in her sculptures available at Studio 74, Fresno.
KATI THOMSON novels, screenplays and
will always be nature that brings out the urge poetry, to film production and then to visual art. SHANNON BICKFORD’s current work
to create. Not only does he find an abundance Working mostly in oil, Kati paints a variety of explores transparent objects, reflective sur-
of subject matter, but just being in the moun- subjects both from life and in her studio in Clo- faces, shadows and images from nature; of-
tains, woods, at the coast or the rolling hills vis, California. I like things a little disordered, ten reflecting metaphors for perception. She
around his home in Oakhurst instills a sense zeroed in on what matters to me rather than a uses watercolor as her primary medium, en-
of peace that he tries to bring to his paintings. classical portrait of an object, in the same way hanced by colored pencil, acrylics, and postage NANETTE MATTOS, one of the owners
that I prefer candid photos. Its something I’m stamps. See her work at Gallery 25 and Door /managers of Clay Hand Studios. We are a
MICHAEL T MURPHY is a fine art metal constantly reaching for – the essence of the Art Gallery clay/pottery gallery and studio with 10 resi-
works artist. He uses methods from old world thing.” dent artists. Clay Hand Studios 660 Van Ness
to modern to create unique sculpture and func- LYLIA FORERO CARR has worked in Ave. Fresno, 93721 http://www.clayhandstu-
tional art pieces. ERNIE WEERASINGHE has been painting painting, drawing, sculpture and printmaking. dios.net July Exhibit 2020 Elemental Earth
professionally since 2001, studying, exploring Her recent works have been in mixed media Turning Earth into Art This exhibit celebrates
ANN LEWIS While at Santa Cruz she and enjoying figurative and landscape painting. and encaustic. She starts either with mono- the interactions between fire and the Earth’s
concentrated on serigraphs and life drawing. types or collages and finish them by painting or gifts of minerals and clay. Works from Clay
While in New York her interest turned to wa- JIM CURNYN photography Facebook at www drawing with oil paint, oil pastels or oil sticks. Hand Studios’ resident artists will be featured.
tercolor as a medium to capture the landscape. facebook.com/jim.curnyn.7 http://jimcurnyn- Will be available for Window Display Only.
Back in California, Ann continued to develop photography.com/store/ At age 48 he started TIFFANY HURTADO The mixed media works
her interest in figure work and landscape, ex- his formal education of photography at Fresno of Tiffany Hurtado can often be described as ART BY BOBBY VON MARTIN Chahta
hibiting and selling work in the Bay Area. She City College and joined Spectrum Art Gallery. surreal portraiture. Her pieces primarily use Registered artist His passion is to inspire youth
joined The Door Art Gallery in 2001. She paints Taking the art works of Spectrum Art Gallery the human form as a vessel to display certain and adult native american communities with
primarily in watercolor and oil and continues members out into the public to promote pho- emotions or ideas that are of significance to his cultural influences and historical subject
her interest in figure drawing. Painting plein- tography as an art form, exhibits included her. matter in his paintings. He also concentrates
air whenever possible, she loves to capture the Fresno City Hall, Fresno Art Museum, Merced in the current struggles and beauty of the in-
beauty of the valley. Multicultural Museum, Tulare Art Museum, Sa- JERRIE PETERS My work is done on digenous people. www.bloodlineartstudios.com
royan Theater, Borders Bookstore, Barns & No- wood. I like to take an unusual scene of sculp- Instagram @ bobbyvon14
JANICE LEPPKE was raised in rural Fresno ble Bookstore, Bank of America, and an ongo- tural beauty, draw the scene on wood, and
and Tulare county. Currently, she teaches art ing exhibition space at the Fresno County Fair. then cut it up like a puzzle. I reconnect the CALEB DUARTE is best known for creating
education classes at Fresno Pacific University pieces and use acrylic paint to give the piece temporary installations using construction type
and painting classes at the Door Art Gallery. MA LY, professional painter, art instructor, and depth. Most of my landscapes come from des- frameworks such as beds of dirt, cement, and
She has a masters degree and her work has the founder/manager of Vernissage, art gal- ert or canyon forms that, though constantly objects suggesting basic shelter. His instal-
been visible in the valley for the past twenty lery/studio near Fresno High. I have been changing, are always in perfect balance with lations within institutional settings become
years. teaching art to children and adults since 2011. each other. sights for performance as interpretations of
My current paintings highlight Fresno land- his community collaborations www.calebduar-
MILLI PEPPER was one of the founding marks. Please visit www.vernissagefresno.com VALERIE RUNNINGWOLF art te.org Instagram @ caleb_arte_
members of the gallery. Many of the artists in reflects traditional and contemporary ideas of
the gallery met while in workshops being given KATHLEEN MATTOX Watercolorist & Mixed love and joy that awaken the spirit and offer a JAMES MARTIN Native American Artist,
by Milli in her home. She was one of the origi- Media Artist “Mixed Messages” Art Gallery/ sense of inner peace. Within my art I share a Choctaw - Tigua, Registered Artist of the Choc-
nal members of the Tuesday Group. While Milli Studio/Classroom 1310 8th Street/Sanger CA reverence for the life force which connects all taw Nation of Oaklahoma Choctaw artist James
worked in many different mediums the paint- 93657 Open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 am beings. runningwolfstudio.net Martin is best known for his portrait and figure
ings currently at the gallery are all watercol- till 6 pm (559) 905-3517 Kathleen Mattox on oil paintings. www.artofjamesmartin.com Ins-
ors. A portfolio of many of her works is avail- Facebook mixedmessagesart.com MICHELE SANI oil on canvas. I have tagram @ artofjamesmartin
able for viewing at the gallery. She is currently experimented with various content, but I al-
residing in Santa Barbara. BILL BRUCE 1752 - abstract paintings Van Ness ways come back to the human figure. One thing JEMIMAH BARBA (sh/her/they/them)
(at Amador) check out graffiti paintings on my stays constant: fauve color and raw texture. is a part of Laguna Collective est. 2017. Lagu-
SUZIE STACH is a nationally recognized painter building, done by local artists. www.billbruce- na Collective gives platform for youths, artists,
of firefighting scenes. Her paintings have won artist.com JOSEPH V JERNIGAN has recently and organizations using printmaking. They are
many awards, Find her paintings at www.fire- developed a new unorthodox form of water interested in Anti-Racism work, supporting
art.com REBECCA BARNES is a fine artist working in color like painting. Using his sweat and vibrant LGBTQ+ individuals, and creating a space for
the medium of computer design. See her art at pigments and combining his two passions, body self expression and to educate our community.
KIKUKO YOUNG paints mostly landscapes Gallery 25 in Fresno. sculpting and art. www.sweatpainting.weebly. Laguna Collective offers zine and poster print-
and still life in watercolor, but she also works com Instagram @ sweatpainting ing, open for workshops and commissions. Ins-
on other media. Currently her work can be tagram @lagunacollective
seen at The Door Art Gallery and other places
in Fresno, CA.
THE STAY AT
HOME EDITION
Lamp, the Juice Sucker; and Ovitz’s Library by nasa.gov/glennvirtualtours - offer online tours National Museum of the United States Air
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ites-en-ligne The Louvre, the world’s largest art but you can check it out, in addition to other
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host of cooking technique articles of varying place on every other Wednesday at 6.30pm live online footage of Monterey Bay’s Habitat
levels of difficulty. Each lesson has step-by- (BST). Hosted by Jess Iszatt (BBC Music Intro- exhibit.
step instructions with photos. ducing/BBC Radio London) and live streamed
simultaneously across the Record Store Day National Aquarium. https://aqua.org/me-
Free Online Drawing Lessons from Kline Cre- UK, Official Charts and National Album Day dia/virtualtours/baltimore/index.html Walk
ative. http://www.klinecreative.com/free-on- Facebook feeds, the idea is to order each Re- through tropical waters to the icy tundra in
line-art-lessons.htm The free online drawing cord Club album ahead of the broadcast, listen this floor-by-floor tour of the famous, Balti-
lessons at Kline Creative website are designed to the album in full, and then come to the live more-based aquarium.
for beginners of any age, from young children feed armed with questions.
to adults. The site offers instructional videos Seaworld Orlando. https://www.visitorlan-
on a range of drawing subjects. The videos Radiohead. Yes, Radiohead. The band will be do.com/en/things-to-do/virtual-tours/sea-
are designed to give the beginner core skills posting weekly classic concert videos to their world-orlando The virtual tour of Seaworld in-
to enhance any art medium you choose to YouTube channel on Thursdays at 10pm BST cludes a tour of Discovery Cove and the option
use. (5pm ET). And you can watch them back at to”ride” the steel roller coaster Mako.
your leisure.
How to Draw Cartoons! https://how-to-draw- Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. https://www.
cartoons-online.com/ If drawing cartoons is Pearl Jam, Ben Gibbard, Sir Mix-a-Lot, Mackle- facebook.com/riverbankszoo/ Riverbanks
your thing, this site offers plenty of free in- more, Dave Matthews and more Seattle musi- Zoo, in Columbia, SC, is streaming Z-Learning
struction on the topic. The site covers catego- cians are participating in the All in WA stream- live on their Facebook page every weekday at
ries like ‘80s style cartoons, video game char- ing concert to raise money for COVID-19 relief 10 a.m. Meet and learn about animals! The
acters like Pacman, and Mr. Spock and Darth efforts across Washington state. The concert, videos will also be on Riverbanks’ website by 2
Vader. which will air on the local NBC affiliates on p.m. each day.
June 10th, can be streamed on Amazon’s
Twitch channel, and will be available on Ama-
Live Concert Streams zon Prime after it airs. Wildlife Camera Streams

Travis Brooks Quarantine Concerts. https:// MTV Unplugged at home. The first install- Nature Conservancy of Oklaho-
www.facebook.com/travis.brooks Travis is a ment of this new MTV Youtube series starts ma. https://www.newspin.com/
local artist who performs weekly livestream that will take place every Friday started withtour/?site=42&scenename=815&mod=arti-
concerts that are available on his facebook Wiclef Jean. Link: MTV Youtube cle_inline Escape the confines of your home
page. He continues to create fresh new con- and take a virtual field trip through Oklaho-
tent for his fans and supporters every week. ma’s vast wilderness by clicking through sev-
Zoo Tours eral 360-degree views of the Conservancy’s
Miley Cyrus: Bright Minded. https://www.ins- various preserves. You can also click on fea-
tagram.com/mileycyrus/?hl=en While it’s not The Cincinnati Zoo. https://www.facebook. tures of the landscapes to learn more about
quite a concert, Cyrus has been livestreaming com/cincinnatizoo/ The Cincinatti Zoo hosts a the unique prairie ecosystem.
with a slew of guests at 2:30 p.m. Monday daily home safari at 3pm on Facebook
through Friday on her Instagram. Come for the Virtual Dives. https://sanctuaries.noaa.
revelation that her and Demi Lovato probably Atlanta Zoo. https://zooatlanta.org/pan- gov/vr/?mod=article_inline You won’t need
hooked up during their Disney days, stay for da-cam/ The Georgia zoo keeps a “Panda scuba gear to feel like you’re underwater with
the Cyrus family reunion. Her show’s guests so Cam” livestream on its website. these stunning high-res 360-degree views of
far have included everyone from Reese With- national marine sanctuaries like the Florida
erspoon to Hilary Duff to a Hannah Montana Georgia Aquarium. https://www.geor- Keys, Monterey Bay and the Olympic Coast.
reunion with Emily Osment. giaaquarium.org/webcam/beluga-whale-web- You can even pair your device with a virtual
cam/ Sea-dwellers like African penguins and reality headset for the ultimate immersive ex-
Metallica. https://www.youtube.com/user/ Beluga Whales are the stars of this aquari- perience.
MetallicaTV/videos Rock Gods Metallica have um’s live cam.
launched a new concert series, #Metallica- International Wolf Center. http://www.wolf.
Mondays, which will see the band stream a The Houston Zoo. https://www.houston- org/wolves/experience/webcam.asp Highly
complete Metallica live show on the group’s zoo.org/explore/webcams/ There are plenty recommended: the wolf den cam. This morn-
YouTube channel and on Facebook every of different animals you can check in on with ing, it showed a gorgeous white wolf and two
week. They start at 8pm (EDT) every Friday. this zoo’s live cam, but we highly recommend others moving around the den. As the site ex-
watching the playful elephants. plains, the den is the primary resting spot for
Neil Young. https://neilyoungarchives.com/ wolves during the winter months, where they
news/4/article?id=Subscriber-Fireside-Ses- The Shedd Aquarium. https://www.face- lie on beds of straw for added warmth. During
sions-to-stream-from-NYA Neil Young is keep- book.com/sheddaquarium/ This Chicago the summer, they’re more likely to be inside,
ing it in the family with his Fireside Sessions aquarium shares some pretty adorable be- escaping the heat.
- his wife will be filming while he gives a live hind-the-scenes footage of their residents on
concert from his living room, presumably by Facebook.
EVENTS
Farallon National Wildlife Refuge, San Fran- records life in a “majestic, amber-colored According to the website, Or- Corepower Yoga. https://www.
cisco. http://www.calacademy.org/webcams/ kelp forest” where nearly 1,000 marine spe- angetheory will share dai- c o r e p owe r yo g a o n d e m a n d .
farallones/ This live streaming web cam lets ly 30-minute workouts
cies live or regularly pass through. The park’s com/keep-up-your-practice
you observe a slice of the coast in Farallon Na- live wildlife cam is located in the ocean land-
featuring top coach- The yoga franchise —
tional Wildlife Refuge, home to 13 species of ing cove on Anacapa Island, off the coast of es from around which has 18 studios
seabirds, five species of seals and sea lions, California between Ventura and Los Angeles. the world. You in Colorado, most in
and land birds. Great white sharks and gray, When tuning in, prepare to be mesmerized won’t need spe- the Denver area — is
blue, and humpback whales inhabit the sur- cial equipment,
as colorful fish dart back and forth across the offering free ac-
rounding waters. camera lens as the kelp sways peacefully with but you might cess to a “special
the push and pull of the ocean currents. be asked to weekly collection”
Africam.com. http://www.africam.com/wild- scrounge up of online classes.
life/ Africam.com offers several options to Manatee Webcams, Blue Spring State Park, some house- “Please share this
choose from (look to the column on the left of Florida. https://thedyrt.com/camping/florida/ hold objects with friends, fami-
the homepage): Cams in South Africa, Tanza- blue-spring-state-park Florida manatees live to use in your ly and anyone who
nia, Egypt, and North America. Under ‘Stream- in slow moving, shallow water such as bays workout. Thurs- could use a little
ing Cams,’ clicking ‘Flamingos’ takes you to and rivers. These large marine mammals are day’s video in- yoga in their life right
Kamfers Dam, where hundreds of the birds a treat to spot in their natural environment, cluded five blocks now,” Corepower Yoga
are milling about. but they can be elusive. If you don’t have theincluding warm-up, said on its website.
opportunity to search for the creatures in thesome cardio and flexi-
Wildlife Focus: Brazil & Ecuador. http:// wild, try the manatee webcams at Blue Spring bility focusing on legs. Movement Climbing + Fit-
www.wildlifefocus.org/webcam/brazil-cam. State Park instead. While the underwater and ness. https://www.facebook.
shtml (Southern Atlantic Rainforest, Brazil) above-water webcams are no longer live, tune Camp Gladiator. https://www.face- com/movementdenver/?ref=br_rs All of
http://wildlifefocus.org/webcam/ (Buenaven- in to see highlights from the most current book.com/CampGladiator/ Camp Gladiator Movement’s gyms and climbing walls may be
tura Reserve, Ecuador) Wildlife Focus has two manatee season, including special shots of a is a four-week outdoor group fitness program closed, but head to the company’s Facebook
high-quality, live-streaming webcams. One at manatee with her calf and one of an adorable for all levels led by certified personal trainers page, where trainers from Movement loca-
the Southern Atlantic Rainforest in Brazil’s Pa- manatee named Alice inspecting the camera. with more than 4,000 locations nationwide. tions around the city are posting live, free daily
rana State, and the site says you might espy This fee-based program has launched free workouts recorded in their own homes.
the Swallow-tailed Hummingbird, Black Jaco- live at-home workouts on its Facebook page,
bin, Blue-winged Parrotlet and the Plain Par- Workout Classes three times a day on weekdays and once on
Kids Stuff
akeet. The second web cam is located in the Saturdays. Previous workouts are available
remote tropical forest of Fundación Jocotoco’s Planet Fitness. https://www.planetfitness. on the Facebook page as well. You can also
Buenaventura Reserve, Ecuador. com/ One of the country’s largest gym chains download printable 30-minute workouts from LEGOLAND Florida Resort. https://www.
is offering free home “work-ins” on Facebook its website. legoland.dk/en/accommodation/hotel-lego-
Polar Bears in Wapusk National Park, Cana- Live daily at 5 p.m. MDT. Previously streamed land/virtual-tour/ The Great Lego Race and
da. http://explore.org/live-cams/player/polar- workouts are available on the Facebook page. ClassPass. https://classpass.com/try/ Miniland USA are just two of the attractions
bear-cape-churchill-cam-2 Workouts are open to anyone, including those live-workouts ClassPass, a subscription ser- you can check out in a virtual tour of the
who aren’t Planet Fitness members, and typi- vice that ordinarily enables users to visit a park.
Channel Islands National Park Live Ocean cally last around half an hour. variety of boutique fitness studios, also hosts
Webcam. https://thedyrt.com/magazine/lo- a library of virtual workouts. Right now, those Go to Mars! https://accessmars.withgoogle.
cal/camp-californias-channel-islands-nation- Orangetheory. https://www.orangetheory. 2,000+ audio and video workouts are free for com/?mod=article_inline Explore the surface
al-park/ Home to one of the richest marine com/en-au/member-communication-regard- everyone, no subscription required. of Mars in the ultimate form of social distanc-
environments in the world, Channel Islands ing-coronavirus/ Two days after closing lo- ing.
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of marine life as it is rarely seen. The cam began posting daily workouts on its website. FresnoFlyer.com FresnoFlyer.com
VISIT YOSEMITE increase access to the park in a phased approach.

Yosemite National Park is open with limited services
mation about how to get your wilderness permit via
email.
Tioga Road opens for the season on Monday, June
15. White Wolf and Tuolumne Meadows Lodges, as
and facilities to those with day-use reservations, res- well as the High Sierra Camps and Tuolumne Mead-
Yosemite Valley is open. However, some lodging facil-
ervations for in-park lodging or camping, and wilder- Wawona is open. However, Wawona Campground, ows Campground, are closed. Tuolumne Meadows
ities and services are reduced. A visitor information
ness or Half Dome permits. Wawona Hotel, Wawona Stable, and Wawona Visitor Grill and the Tuolumne Meadows store and post of-
desk and limited Yosemite Conservancy bookstore
Center (Hill’s Studio) are closed. A visitor informa- fice are closed. The Tuolumne Meadows Shuttle and
sales are available outside the Valley Visitor Center.
All trails are open, however there are some modifi- tion desk is available at the Mariposa Grove Welcome Tuolumne Meadows Tour and Hikers Bus are not op-
The theater (including park films) and Yosemite Mu-
cations in place. Descending the Mist Trail steps from Plaza. Wawona Horse Camp is open. The Pioneer erating.
seum are closed, however, the Indian Cultural Village
the top of Vernal Fall is prohibited from 9 am to 4 pm. Yosemite History Center is open (without staffing or
is open. Yosemite Valley Lodge, Curry Village (at 50%
To return to the trailhead, continue hiking uphill to stage rides). Visitor centers, the Yosemite Museum, Happy Isles
capacity), and The Ahwahnee are open. Lower Pines
Clark Point (500 feet additional elevation gain), then Art and Nature Center, and Yosemite Conservation
Campground, North Pines Campground, Camp 4,
down the John Muir Trail. The trail from the top of Glacier Point Road and Glacier Point are open.The Heritage Center are closed. Rangers and volunteers
Housekeeping Camp, the Mountain Room Restaurant
Vernal Fall to Clark Point is a steep uphill climb and Glacier Point Tour is not operating, nor are scheduled are staffing outdoor visitor information kiosks at the
(Yosemite Valley Lodge), Degnan’s Loft (Yosemite Vil-
has no shade. ranger programs or astronomy programs. Mariposa Grove Welcome Plaza, Valley Visitor Cen-
lage), Happy Isles Art & Nature Center are among
ter, Big Oak Flat Information Station, and Tuolumne
facilities that are closed. There is no shuttle service
Yes, with a wilderness permit. All wilderness reg- The Crane Flat area, including Merced and Tuolumne Meadows.
in Yosemite Valley. Please consider walking or cycling
ulations and quotas are still in effect. Existing wil- Groves of Giant Sequoias, as well as the Crane Flat
to reduce vehicle use when possible.
derness permit reservations for trips originating in Gas Station, is open. A visitor information desk is Yosemite Valley Lodge, Curry Village (at 50% capaci-

Yosemite, beginning June 5 or later are still valid. If available outside the Big Oak Flat Information Sta- ty), and The Ahwahnee are open. Upper Pines Camp-
Phased reopening: Yosemite is open with reserva-
you have a wilderness permit, you will receive infor- tion. Crane Flat Store is closed. ground (at 50% capacity) and Wawona Horse Camp
tions required due to COVID-19. We are working to
are open.
EVENTS
Tour the International Space Station (ISS). they will be hosting weekday live streams and Grand Canyon, Arizona. nps.gov/features/ The Great Wall of China, China. https://
https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/sta- fun videos at 10:30 a.m. each day. These grca/001/archeology There are plenty of pic- www.thechinaguide.com/destination/great-
tion/main/suni_iss_tour.html?mod=article_ virtual events are all about fun, music, and tures of the famed canyon online, but get a lit- wall-of-china China’s most famous attraction
inline Expedition 33 Commander Suni Wil- laughter. Watch live, and then come back to tle deeper with a VR archaeological tour. This offers virtual tours of some of the most visit-
liams floats through the International Space re-watch alter as often as you’d like. You can allows armchair travellers to explore and learn ed sections of the wall, 3000 miles of which
Station and gives those of us stuck on Earth find all the info on the Facebook event page. more about the history behind the canyon’s are walkable. With much of the country under
a tour of the laboratories, observation deck, formation by clicking on different geological quarantine measures, the virtual tour offers a
the crew’s sleep quarters and more. It’s fasci- features. reprieve from the crowds who normally come
nating to see our planet down below from the Virtual Destinations from all over the world to see the 2000-year-
observation deck and to find out what life is Yosemite National Park, California. nps.gov/ old marvel.
really like on the station. Icehotel, Swedish Lapland. https://www. yose Experience this natural wonder in real
youtube.com/channel/UCx6-8cW9rHGNGhEL- time by clicking through to its webcams. The Walt Disney World. https://disneyparks.
Virtual Farm Tour. https://www.farm- h83fcCg Aurora photography company Lights views include Yosemite Falls, the view of the disney.go.com/blog/2018/03/disney-parks-
food360.ca/?mod=article_inline Explore 11 over Lapland has created experiences for Half Dome from the floor of Yosemite Valley, launches-first-ever-360-degree-panoramas-
different Canadian farms and food processing those suffering wanderlust to virtually travel to and vistas from the High Sierra captured at on-google-street-view/ Set aside some time,
facilities. Learn how to milk a cow, go behind the Icehotel in Swedish Lapland. The 360-de- 8,000 feet. because there’s plenty to see here. Virtual
the scenes at a sheep farm and meet some gree videos allow viewers to visit the local tours you can take include Magic Kingdom,
of the livestock guardian dogs, or visit an ap- Arctic wilderness, meet local huskies and rein- Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Animal Kingdom, and Epcot, just to name a
ple orchard. deer, go dogsledding and reindeer sledding nps.gov/romo One of the best things about few. There are also unofficial YouTube videos
and even join a Northern Lights hunt. being in the great outdoors is the way you ex- that feel just like you’re on famous rides like
Draw with Ed Vere. http://www.edvere. perience it with all your senses. Rocky Moun- the Frozen Ever After ride, It’s a Small World,
com/ Every Wednesday and Friday at 6 a.m. Jerusalem, Israel. samsungvr.com/view/ tain National Park has allowed virtual visitors Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!,
(he’s posting from the UK) illustrator Ed Vere Wv_0tcndBOG Israel is promoting a whole se- to use their ears rather than their eyes, with an and Pirates of the Caribbean.
will share a new “how to draw” lesson via vid- ries of virtual tours for armchair travellers, in- online “sound library” that features an array of
eo on his website. So far he’s taught how to cluding one that takes you around Jerusalem’s birds and wildlife found in the park. Machu Pichu, Andes Mountains, Peru.
draw a lion, a monster and more. The videos most famous sights. Videos have a voiceover https://www.youvisit.com/tour/machupicchu
remain available on his website after they’re tour guide giving more information on the city’s Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. nps. A simply stunning UNESCO World Heritage
shared, so don’t feel like you have to be up at holiest places, while 360-degree functionailty gov/grte Fancy climbing a mountain? You can site, Machu Picchu is a visual wonder that
6 a.m. makes it feel more like you’re exploring. try out an e-climb with Grand Teton National just has to be seen. You no longer need to
Park, navigating your way to the 13,770-ft fly all the way to Peru to see it in all its glory,
Lincoln Center Pop Up Classroom. https:// Cliffs of Moher, Ireland. cliffsofmoher.ie/ summit (minus the effort). Viewers can also however, as the virtual tour is comprehensive,
www.facebook.com/LincolnCenterNYC/ Every virtual-visit-tour Fancy watching the sun set discover the geology and history of the Grand immersive, and filled with fascinating insights.
weekday morning at 10 a.m., Lincoln Center over these picturesque peaks? You can take a Teton massif along the way, and learn more With 360-degree views of the ruins of Inca
Pop-Up Classroom brings you a daily dose of virtual tour of the famous Irish geological land- about the native plants and wildlife. settlements and lush green landscapes, you
creative art-making. A Lincoln Center Teaching mark, which captures 360-degree views and can visit every popular vantage point and
Artist will lead families and kids in a workshop even has virtual reality headset capability for a The Sistine Chapel, Vatican City. http://www. learn more about the history of the famous
that uses simple materials found at home. fully immersive experience. museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/ site thanks to a helpful voice narrator.
Conducted on Facebook Live. collezioni/musei/cappella-sistina/tour-vir-
Central Park, New York. youvisit.com/tour/ tuale.html The national lockdown in Italy has Athens Acropolis, Greece. https://www.
Weekday Live Streams with Mr. Jon centralpark NYC’s green centrepiece is avail- forced the country to a near-standstill, shut- techradar.com/best/Athens%20Acropolis A
& Friends. https://www.facebook.com/ able to tour online. Not only does it show you tering public events, soccer stadiums and must-visit destination for history buffs, the
events/1074677622899381/ Mr. Jon & the sites, it also comes with a guide who talks even the Vatican. Now, visitors can tour the Athens Acropolis includes the world-famous
Friends is a group that writes and performs you through significant events in Central Park’s interior artworks of the chapel, including its Parthenon, and is a cultural hotspot for tour-
music just for kids! With schools are closed, history as you “travel” from the West 72nd en- renowned ceiling and The Last Judgment, by ists.
trance. Renaissance painter Michelangelo.

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BRAND NEW Harbor 2018 HONDA OBO 673-7185 or tion! $7000 (Visalia)
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receipt, never used in Harbinger in good 26ft long $11800 412- 346-9194 for English
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