Cruz Bustamante Park Honors Central Valley Trailblazer | Fresno News

Fresno’s northwest side is set to get a brand-new park, and councilmember Mike Karbassi is pushing to name it “Cruz Bustamante Park” — honoring the first Latino Speaker of the California Assembly and Lieutenant Governor, a Fresno State alum who championed the Central Valley’s working-class voice. Located near Veterans Blvd and Barstow Ave, the park will feature walking paths, playgrounds, picnic areas, and a veteran memorial, serving as a community hub in an area once isolated from the city’s core. Bustamante, born in Dinuba and raised in Fresno County, is seen as a trailblazer whose legacy deserves a permanent place in the heart of the Central Valley. The naming resolution heads to the City Council this Thursday, with community input still being gathered for the final design. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f55594c0c63d8f47