This story is part of a series on the experiences of students attending three different California school districts during the COVID-19 pandemic, in spring 2022. It was produced through a partnership with CatchLight Local and CalMatters. At Buttonwillow Elementary School, Lorena Hernandez ended the school year ready to graduate eighth grade and start high school, […]
Author Archives: Larry Valenzuela
Larry Valenzuela is a photojournalist and CatchLight Fellow at CalMatters. Raised in the Central Valley, he was previously a breaking news reporter at the Fresno bee, where he used his skills as a photographer to enhance his stories while on assignment.