Our Hearts Thrive

06/03/2026

Celebrating my 1st year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

04/21/2026

Taking Back the Night!

04/15/2026

✨ Join Us in Taking the Night Back ✨

Tonight, we rise together.
We walk, we speak, and we stand for every survivor, every story, and every community ready to break the silence around sexual assault and violence.

This is more than an event, it’s a movement of unity, healing, and empowerment.
When we show up together, we remind our community that safety, dignity, and respect are non‑negotiable.

Bring your friends, your family, your voice, and your light.
Let’s reclaim our streets, our power, and our night.

Let’s Take the Night Back.
Because when we walk together, we are unstoppable.

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06/08/2025

Today, my heart aches knowing Karen Sturkie Mitchell is no longer with us.
Her unwavering dedication to the success of the hearing, and her profound advocacy for survivors of r**e and sexual assault, were simply unparalleled. She poured her heart and soul into that work, understanding the unique journey of survivors like no one else.
I'll miss her quirky spirit, which always sparked a spontaneous connection with mine. Karen was a true warrior, and an incredible woman. We've lost someone truly special. ❤️

06/07/2025

https://abc30.com/post/tower-district-ra**st-parole-hearing-scheduled-friday/16676650/

Fresno's infamous Tower District Ra**st has been denied parole after going before the state parole board Friday morning.

06/07/2025

Our sincere appreciation begins with the survivors, courageous individuals who exemplify true resilience. We also extend special acknowledgement to DA Karen Mitchell for her dedicated efforts, may you rest in peace.
Furthermore, we express our gratitude to every individual who engaged in this critical advocacy: those who submitted letters to the State Board of Parole and signed the accompanying petition. Our thanks are extended to City of Fresno officials, including Council member Annalisa Perea , State Representative Esmeralda Soria District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp, and Mayor Jerry Dyer Senator Anna Caballero The support from our cherished friends, loved ones, and all dedicated victim service Centro La Familia Advocacy Services, Inc., RAINN KMJNOW Cristina Christina Musson providers has been truly impactful.
The recommendation by Commissioner Duff and Deputy Commissioner Lyn for a 7-year denial of parole signifies that his release won't occur at this time. However, this outcome underscores the ongoing necessity of our collective advocacy. We are committed to continuing the fight to amend the youthful offender bill, ensuring his continued incarceration and preventing further instances of this profound injustice. We firmly reject the silence that often accompanies the fear, humiliation, and shame experienced by victims.

Rudolph Martin Acosta, convicted of ra**ng at least nine women in Fresno’s Tower District in the early 90s, was denied parole at his hearing on Friday, but his parole date could still be move…

06/06/2025

Please pray as I sit here in the hearing, enduring Rudolph Martin Acosta retelling my past tragedy replaying this again. My feeling a bit overwhelmed! 7/19/91 How can someone who committed such horrific acts against us woman! Thank you Commissioner Ruff.

05/20/2025

I appreciate the support from the Broeske and Musson show at KMJNOW for spreading awareness and issuing a call to action: https://omny.fm/shows/broeske-and-musson/parole-fighting-back-against-the-tower-district-ra**st 🙏🏻💪🔊👏

05/19/2025

Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp, Councilwoman Annalisa Perea, survivor Mirna Garcia, and other community leaders held a press conference on May 15, 2025, to strongly oppose the parole of Rudolph Martin Acosta. Acosta was convicted of being a serial ra**st who terrorized women in Fresno's Tower District in 1991, sexually assaulting at least nine women and receiving a 78-year prison sentence. Despite the severity of his crimes, he is eligible for parole under California's "youthful offender" law because he was 25 at the time. The community leaders are urging the California Board of Parole Hearings to deny his parole and are encouraging the public to submit letters of opposition before the June 6, 2025, hearing.

Email: [email protected]
Mail:

Board of Parole Hearings
P.O. Box 4036
Sacramento, CA 95812-4036

Thankful for these amazing individuals:

District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp
Mayor Jerry Dyer
Councilwoman Annalisa Perea
Centro La Familia Director Margarita Rocha

Thank you for your dedication and support:

Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto
R**e Counseling Services Program Director Raquel Garcia
Marjaree Mason Center Executive Director Nicole Linder
Representatives from the offices of Senator Anna Caballero, Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria, and Supervisor Luis Chavez