From FOX 26

FRESNO, Calif. – September 15, 2025 – FOX26 and the Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of community leaders, leaders like Rosalinda Acosta, Fresno County Deputy Chief Probation Officer.

“I have been with the department over 35 years,” said Acosta. “We are a critical component of the justice system.”

Hispanic Heritage Month honors Deputy Chief Probation Officer Rosalinda Acosta

“We are the court’s right hand, and at the same time, we’re the assistants to law enforcement on the streets, and we’re helping people integrate back into society,” she said. “We can have an average of 200 youth in probation.”

I am where I am because of my parents. I come from a family of ten, two brothers, and there’s eight sisters.

“My parents wanted to make sure whatever we did, as long as we were happy and that we were doing the right thing and contributing to society in the right way,” said Acosta.

“I am a huge dog person. I walk my two dogs every morning,” she said. “They’re my little four-legged children. I would do whatever I can to help dogs.”

I have been very fortunate throughout the years I’ve had really good mentors.

“For me to see the young women that come through here and the young men, I’m like, ok, I can help them too’” said Acosta. “I can leave that imprint on them that hey, do a good job. be a good officer. you can succeed too.”

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