Israel Cardona Hernandez

Newsroom intern / Fresno State

Israel Cardona Hernández was born in Santa Rosa, California, and raised in Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico. Now based in Fresno, he is a junior at Fresno State, majoring in Mass Communications and Journalism with a focus on Broadcasting. He previously completed two years at Fresno City College and is currently gaining hands-on experience as an intern for the Fall 2025 semester. Fully bilingual in Spanish and English, Israel brings a multicultural perspective to his work in media and communication.

Business & Economy

Economic leaders say Fresno’s economy is still growing, as it grapples with a difficult past

Israel Cardona Hernandez

Although Fresno is considered an economically distressed place, the city is pushing forward on economic challenges.
Community

Fresno approves $6 million contribution for housing project by Cesar Chavez Foundation

Israel Cardona Hernandez

The Fresno City Council agreed to provide a $6 million contribution and three city-owned properties to the Cesar Chavez Foundation for the development of affordable housing.
Community

Joseph I. Castro, former Fresno State president, dies at 58

Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado

Castro battled "a courageous journey with cancer," the family said in a statement shortly after his death on Sunday.