Ernesto Palomino, who grew up in southwest Fresno and became a nationally recognized artist, musician, educator, and activist for Chicano civil rights, died Oct. 26 in Fresno. He was 89. A former ...

Local Ernesto Palomino, ‘godfather of Chicano Art,’ muralist, musician, activist, dies at 89 By Jim Guy Updated November 8, 2023 7:27 AM ...

With the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, also known as “The Cheech," the "Nash Bridges" star says he has fulfilled his goal of showcasing great American art.