The kNOw Youth Media | Youth Voice of the Central Valley

[Video] Why I Use BusTracker - Miguel Bibanco

Mon, 16 May 2011 17:40:51 -0700

Miguel rides FAX and uses BusTracker to share reports about his rides. He likes how easy it is to TXT a BusTracker report.

How walking in Fresno can be dangerous [Video]

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:29:52 -0700

Fresno is the fourth most dangerous city for pedestrians in California. In this video, Fresno pedestrians share their challenges.

The Crash That Killed Me: Dangers Of Teen Driving (Issue 7)

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:47:42 -0700

- Audio File Included - "My name is Phillip Ly. I am fourteen years old and I am the second oldest son in my family. I have an older brother named Doi, older sister named Hong, and a younger brother named Parker...My life has just begun. But on March 7th 2006, it all ended. I died..."

A First-Hand Tale Of Youth Homelessness (Part 3)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:51:17 -0700

FRESNO, CA—During the past month, I teamed up with Rebecca Plevin, a journalist from Vida en el Valle, to seek out homeless youth and families to inquire about their struggles to access education but more importantly to tell their stories.

What's Up With FAX? A Look At Fresno's Bus System

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:53:18 -0700

In a community with thousands of "captive riders," Fresno's bus system, called Fresno Area Express (FAX), plays an important role. But for some riders, Fresno's buses just aren't cutting it. In this video, The kNOw examines these concerns and how FAX plans to improve.

School Suspension And Student Conflict (Issue 7)

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:54:07 -0700

FRESNO, CA—When I began middle school, I thought school would be a breeze. But somehow, it wasn’t enough to just have friends and good grades. It was challenging for me to get along with students at school, because I would easily lose my temper and fight, which led me to get suspended many times and now I am behind in credits and struggling to graduate. Most of the conflicts I faced could have been fixed by talking it out.

Daniella Finds Her Place In College (Part 2)

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:54:44 -0700

FRESNO, CA—When Daniella Valencia relaxes on the grass in front of the California State University, Fresno, library, she appears to be a typical college student.

Homelessness No Barrier To School (Part 1)

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:55:16 -0700

FRESNO, CA—Every morning, Anissa Gutiérrez leaves her home at the Fresno Rescue Mission Emergency Family Shelter and walks her three children to Lincoln Elementary School.

Tagging And Youth Violence

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:55:45 -0700

I see wannabes tagging their nicknames along the walls of my neighborhood. I remember walking to school, early in the cold morning, around 6:30AM when the sun hadn’t even risen, and yet they were out there on the prowl for their next score.

Editorial: Gangs Become A Sanctuary For Young People In Need

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 11:56:26 -0700

This editorial represents the views of the young people in The kNOw and was written by one of the youth participants.

When you first hear the word "gang," fear is a common reaction. Thoughts of being jumped or dying run through your head. But to some, gangs are a sanctuary: A place where people will "have your back" or show you the way when life gets confusing.

Getting Robbed On My Way Home, And The Park That Saved Me (Issue 7)

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 11:56:56 -0700

-Audio FIle Included- I gently took a bite of my pizza. An instant later pain spread throughout the right side of my face. It was sore and had begun to swell in a couple of places. Although the physical pain was completely bearable, it was discomforting and the events leading up to it were less than pleasant.