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Growing up on Chicago’s Southwest Side, Rolando Favela lived across from a factory. Loading docks were his playground, he said, whereas trees and green spaces seemed to only exist in other parts of the city. Favela is now helping tackle this disparity as an environmental justice steward with the Southwest Collective. About seven volunteers from the nonprofit are tree ambassadors, part of the .
On Tuesday night, the Napa City Council gave staff the go-ahead to move forward with a playable art project at Fuller Park — the most expensive public art installation in Napa to date. The project has sparked debate among developers and artists, who have questioned the use of art funds for the installation.