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July 24: Ushering In A New Era: Fresno’s Arte Américas Undergoes Transformative Renovations

By Soreath Hok,

Published July 24, 2026 at 4:45 AM PDT

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Major construction is happening at Arte Américas. For the first time in the cultural art center’s nearly 40-year history. This first phase of construction will tackle persistent problems, and executive director Arianna Paz Chávez envisions its future in the Valley.

Plus, the latest news headlines: Fresno city leaders propose a new sales tax; and measles cases on the rise in California.

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Soreath Hok

Soreath Hok is a multimedia journalist with experience in radio, television and digital production. She is a 2022 National Edward R. Murrow Award winner. At KVPR, she is currently the local host of KVPR's Central Valley Daily podcast.

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Jonathan Linden

Jonathan Linden is a podcast producer at KVPR. Born and raised in Riverside, he's a Southern California native. Jonathan's passion for public radio began at a young age when his brother would play NPR while driving him home from middle school. He earned his B.A. in journalism from Biola University in 2019.

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