Fresno Bulldogs: Profile
History
Fresno Bulldogs, also known as “Bulldogs,” took their name from the California State University at Fresno (CSUF) athletic teams which were called Bulldogs. The color of the jerseys and team clothing of the California State University is red. The Fresno Bulldogs are an offshoot of the F14s (also known as the F14 Bulldogs) which was a prison gang that was not affiliated with Nortenos or Surenos.
Development
Fresno Bulldogs originated in Fresno, California, in the late 1960s. The Bulldogs are now the largest Hispanic gang operating in central California, with membership estimated at 5,000 to 6,000. The Bulldogs are one of the few Hispanic gangs in California that claim neither Sureños (Southern) nor Norteños (Northern) affiliation. The Bulldogs do, however, associate with Nuestra Familia (NF) members, particularly when trafficking drugs. The street-level distribution of methamphetamine, marijuana and heroin is a primary source of income for gang members. In addition, members are involved in other types of criminal activity including assault, burglary, homicide, and robbery.
In November 2006, the City of Fresno launched Operation Bulldogs, which was an anti-gang initiative targeting the Bulldogs street gang. Again in August 2007, the county’s gang task force targeted the Bulldogs and 42 other street gangs in the Fresno area resulting in hundreds of arrests.
Bulldogs and Nortenos often use the following Symbols:
Huelga Bird (Ancient Mexican Symbol) also the symbol of the UFW (United farm Workers)
Also known as the Raza Eagle (Nation’s Eagle)
Contraband Clothing Company uses northern Caliornia area codes: (http://www.contrabandstore.com/servlet/the-NORTHERN-CALI-TEES/Categories)
They use the terms North, Norte, Nor, Centro, Central Cali, and the numbers 14, Roman numeral 14, and the area code 559. They may write graffiti with the zip code from the Fresno area, such as 93650, 93701 through 93794, plus 93844 and 93888
Tattoos with dog paws with four toes, a bulldog face, F14, etc……
Brown Pride is a typical Mexican gang Tattoo
Huelga Bird tattoo/Raza Eagle
