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Dumped in Kern: When a National Immigration Crisis Lands in the San Joaquin Valley
It was 4 in the morning when the calls began. Families were reporting loved ones detained by ICE in the early morning hours. Across Fresno and surrounding communities, agents were stopping vans full of farmworkers headed to their jobs. Arrests were being made at construction sites, gas stations, and neighborhood… Read More »
Mending the Net: What Funders Saw in the North State
The last thing I expected to be talking about on a funders’ tour of the North State was what leadership has in common with fishing nets. But there we were. It was well over 100 degrees outside in Oroville, but inside, we were cool and comfortable as Jovanni Tricerri of… Read More »
Oct
29
California Forever: A Virtual Tour of What’s at Stake
October 29, 2026Smart Growth California Event
The Funders Network Event
Nov
13
Durable Tools for Climate Finance: Building the Capital Stack Communities Need
November 13, 2026Smart Growth California Event
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