The San Joaquin Valley lies underneath one of the two most polluted air basins in the country. That’s why, in 2018, two communities here – one in Shafter and one in south-central Fresno – were selected among the first to participate in Assembly Bill 617, an ambitious state law that …
Read More »Kaiser Fresno To Host Nursing Program
The San Joaquin Valley’s largest city will soon be home to a new nursing program. Through a program offered by Samuel Merritt University in partnership with Kaiser Permanente Fresno, registered nurses will be able to obtain a Bachelor’s of Science degree in nursing. Although the private health sciences university is …
Read More »Fresno Diocese Rolls Out Survivor Compensation Program. Lawyers Claim It’s Because Of Proposed Law
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno has been under pressure the last few months to release its own list of priests who have been acccused of sexual abuse. Although a list hasn’t been released yet, the diocese is rolling out a settlement program for survivors. Some attorneys who represent survivors …
Read More »After Heated Debate, Fresno City Council Advances Unconventional Gun Violence Prevention Program
Fresno moved a step closer Thursday to fund an unconventional program that aims to reduce gun violence. After a fiery debate, the Fresno City Council voted to partially fund Advance Peace. Three council members voted to allocate $ 200,000 from the budget for the program. The city administration, local leaders, …
Read More »After Fiery Debate, Fresno City Council Advances Unconventional Gun Violence Prevention Program
Fresno moved a step closer Thursday to fund an unconventional program that aims to reduce gun violence. After a fiery debate, the Fresno City Council voted to partially fund Advance Peace. Three council members voted to allocate $ 200,000 from the budget for the program. The city administration, local leaders, …
Read More »Inside A Program To Hatch Fresno’s Emerging Leaders
The 35th class to participate in a yearly program to boost community leaders in Fresno is about to graduate. But before that, they must finish a group project that benefits the city. Here to tell us more about the Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Fresno program is Sara Frauenheim, a coordinator …
Read More »Following Scathing Report, Air District’s Emissions Banking Program Faces Scrutiny
Kevin Hamilton was surprised when he learned that, for decades, industries that pollute have been able to trade emissions reductions under a San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District program. It’s like a bank: If a company installs a new technology that reduces its pollution—and that’s the program’s goal—the company …
Read More »To Prevent Preterm Births, New Program Helps Black Women Be Their Own Advocates
In Fresno County, around 10 percent of all babies are born before 37 weeks of gestation. That’s higher than the national average, and among the highest of all California counties. For African-Americans, the numbers are even more concerning: From 2013 to 2015, black babies were 63 percent more likely to …
Read More »Upgrade: UCSF Fresno Program Gets Status Boost For Medical School
For years, local medical and political leaders have been calling for a medical school in the San Joaquin Valley. Now the long-running UCSF Fresno graduate medical education program is getting a boost towards that goal. The university has announced that it is upgrading the Fresno program’s status to that of …
Read More »Maryland begins program to replenish freshwater mussels
Perhaps it isn’t surprising that the Eastern Elliptio – and other varieties of freshwater mussels – have disappeared from many streams and rivers in Maryland without a flicker of notice … Click to Continue »
Read More »For GOP, death of manufacturing loan program finally in sight
One way or another, the Energy Department’s direct loan program for fuel-efficient car manufacturers looks destined for the chopping block. Once viewed as a lifeline for Detroit’s “Big Three” manufacturers … Click to Continue »
Read More »New Program Recognizes Students for Acts of Kindness
I’ve always loved the Dignity Health “Hello Humankindness” commercials. You know the one where the scuba diver cuts away a rope that was wrapped around a whale shark? Or the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College program aims to reach underserved populations
Whether it’s changing up curriculum to meet the needs of today’s evolving professional fields or reaching populations that might be underserved in our area, the College wants to give everyone … Click to Continue »
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