FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — In Fresno—a city shaped by generations of Latino hands—Hispanic Heritage Month is more than just a nod to culture. It’s a time to reflect, recognize, and rise. As trumpets blare and cheers rise from a Mexican Independence Day parade to kick off, the heart of the Central Valley pulses with celebration.
For local leaders like Fresno County Supervisor Luis Chavez, the month is deeply personal.
“It’s a time when we celebrate our culture, our traditions, the music, the contributions of our Latino community here in the Central Valley and California,” Chavez said…