To push back on Pride month, Fresno County adopted 'Traditional' family month
Key takeaways
- While the LGBTQ+ community and allies celebrated June as Pride month across much of the country, one community in Central California was living in a different reality.
- But for people like Supervisor Luis Chavez, who was elected to the board in November 2024 and said he is due to take over as chair next year, last month’s vote was an anomaly that should not be repeated, he said.
- He and his family have opened up their home to foster children for the last seven years.
Parade participants carry a giant Pride flag for the First Congregational Church of Fresno during the annual Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade and Festival in the Tower District on June 6. (Craig Kohlruss / Fresno Bee) By Jazmin Alvarado Follow July 1, 2026 2:24 PM PT 2 5 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
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While the LGBTQ+ community and allies celebrated June as Pride month across much of the country, one community in Central California was living in a different reality.