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Violinist Anjeli Macaranas recently graduated from University High School in Fresno and will be attending Harvard this fall, from home. She performed this spring on Valley Public Radio’s Young Artists Spotlight and as a guest on the Play On series early this summer. Valley Public Radio’s David Aus recently caught …

After announcing that a data snafu had resulted in an undercount of thousands of new COVID-19 cases, state health officials said this week the problem’s been resolved—at least at the state level. County health departments are left to clean up the data that feeds into their own county dashboards. Plus: …

It’s hard enough for seasoned teachers to transition from in-person classes to online learning. But what about teachers who are just starting out? Oscar Andrade falls under that category. The second year educator left his classroom at Centennial Elementary School in March, and was allowed to return in early August …

While reports show that the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affects communities of color, gaps in data have made it difficult to quantify the impact of the virus on indigenous populations. To get a better sense of how Native Americans in the Valley are faring during the pandemic, Valley Edition Host Kathleen …

One hundred years ago this week the 19th Amendment was ratified, extending the right to vote to some, but not all, women in America. To discuss how women voters have shaped our democracy, Valley Edition Host Kathleen Schock spoke to Francine Farber, board member and past president of the League …

California’s COVID-19 pandemic has evolved tremendously since it began in March, but one thing that hasn’t changed is that residents of skilled nursing facilities remain particularly at risk of severe infection and death. Although COVID-19 cases in skilled nursing facilities account for only 3 percent of the state’s overall caseload, …

A global pandemic like COVID-19 can be risky for anyone, but the risk level is on a totally different scale for Rachael Goldring Bell of Clovis. Born with congenital heart disease, she was later diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension and an immune disorder, all of which increase her risk of a …

During a livestreamed address earlier this week, California Health & Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly dropped a bombshell: that the state infectious disease database known as CalREDIE, where labs report testing data and county public health departments extract local numbers, has been undercounting new cases . At the same …

Performing arts venues have been dark since the coronavirus pandemic hit in March – including some of the Central Valley’s most historic theatres. But efforts are taking place to help these landmarks weather the storm. To learn more, Valley Edition host Kathleen Schock spoke with Laurance Abbate, CFO of The …

The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that it has arrested 34 potential sexual predators. The arrests were part of a multi-agency undercover operation. The Sheriff’s Office worked with Homeland Security Investigations, the US District Attorney’s Office, the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office, and other agencies to make the arrests …

The San Joaquin Valley’s first four-year medical school has finally opened in Fresno County. And, despite virtual learning at many universities during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, classes are being held in person. The class of 2024 is now on campus at California Health Sciences University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine in …

The Fresno Unified School District announced its finalized plans Monday for distance learning. In a virtual press conference, School Board President Keshia Thomas made one thing clear: “The distance learning families experienced this past spring will not be what families experience this new school year.” She explained that students from …

California Gov. Gavin Newsom suspended most evictions in April. But now state lawmakers are debating whether to lift the moratorium, leaving renters who have lost their jobs to the pandemic facing an uncertain future. To learn about how this could impact the affordable housing market, and homelessness, Valley Edition host …