Wednesday was Veterans Day. In honor of the holiday, FM89’s news director Alice Daniel spoke with a couple who live at the Fresno Veterans Home and have been married for 70 years. They’ve had their share of challenges during the pandemic, including living apart for three months. But as you’ll …
Read More »Small Farmers In Fresno County Discuss The Challenges Of Operating During A Pandemic
Small farms are at the heart of the San Joaquin Valley’s rich agricultural industry, but the challenges facing these operations are numerous. Valley Edition Host Kathleen Schock checked-in with three Fresno County farmers about the most recent obstacle they are facing: COVID-19. She spoke with grape and raisin farmer Steven …
Read More »In the Studio: Reporters Talk About The Challenges Of Covering Immigration In The Valley
Immigration is one of the most complex and entrenched issues facing the Valley. To find out more about what it takes to keep the public informed on the topic, FM89’s Kathleen Schock spoke with New York Times National Immigration Reporter Miriam Jordan and Fresno Bee Reporter Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado. https://www.kvpr.org/sites/kvpr/files/styles/big_story/public/202003/immigration_reporters.jpg
Read More »Governor Newsom Visits Valley To Hear Challenges Of Unclean Drinking Water
Of all the ground Governor Gavin Newsom covered in his first week in office, he already appears to be showing a commitment to improving the state’s drinking water. On Friday, Governor Newsom took a road trip to Monterey Park Tract, an unincorporated community in Stanislaus County. There, he and his …
Read More »Former Merced prosecutor challenges Morse in campaign for district attorney
For the first time since taking office in 2006, Merced County District Attorney Larry Morse II faces a challenger in his bid for re-election. Kimberly Helms Lewis, a 47-year-old veteran … Click to Continue »
Read More »Yosemite summer program challenges, motivates students
Adventure Risk Challenge connects underserved students to outdoors Students spend five weeks in Yosemite backpacking, kayaking, climbing, learning … Click to Continue »
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