Vivienne Aguilar, Central Valley Journalism Collaborative, Author at Local News Matters

DISTANCING ONESELF from gang violence in search of a better life is not easy. Neither is rejoining society after years in prison. But according to Antonio Hernandez, both can be done. “Back then on the east side, if you grew up in a (certain) neighborhood, you start banging,” said Antonio Hernandez, also known as “Tone” […]

Author Archives: Vivienne Aguilar, Central Valley Journalism Collaborative

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