Yosemite Conservancy unveiled an exciting line-up of Outdoor Adventures for 2013 that give visitors a rare opportunity to experience Yosemite National Park’s glorious backcountry, wilderness, geology, art and culture in small groups led by renowned experts. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ycoa2013.htm
Read More »California Reporting Project develops tool to explore police misconduct files
The California Reporting Project has been gathering police misconduct files from departments around the state, including Bakersfield. The collaboration, which includes dozens of newsrooms including KVPR, is developing a web tool that will allow community members to explore misconduct files. They are also seeking feedback from the public to enhance …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Debuts New App That Helps Visitors Explore the Park
A new app by Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Conservancy makes it easier to plan a visit and explore Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-debuts-new-app-that-helps-visitors-explore-the-park.htm
Read More »Young Filmmakers In Bakersfield Explore Food Insecurity In New Documentary
Why is food insecurity so common in Kern County, and what can people do to solve it? Those two questions are at the core of a new documentary called “INVISIBLE: The Unseen Faces of Hunger.” The film was produced by members of Transitional Youth Mobilizing for Change, also known as …
Read More »Weekend – Bears, Treefrogs, Bighorn Sheep: Explore The Sounds of Sequoia-Kings Canyon From Home
And now it’s time for the weekend. We’re taking you on an armchair listening tour of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Scientists, park rangers and others have recorded 265 sounds in the park that are now accessible to the public on the national parks website. It’s called the Soundscape …
Read More »Author Sarah Fawn Montgomery May Be “Quite Mad,” But Uses Her Story To Explore Mental Health
It can be hard to find the right kind of care for your physical health, and it can be just as challenging to find the right care for your mental health. One Fresno State alumna’s latest book is about facing that challenge herself. Sarah Fawn Montgomery is an author from …
Read More »Merced County to explore health coverage for undocumented
The Merced County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to explore ideas on how to provide health insurance to the thousands of local residents who lack coverage because of their … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County sophomores to explore career options
About 1,400 sophomores from Merced County high schools will have the opportunity next week to explore possible career paths. Approximately 150 exhibitors representing an array of industries will be at … Click to Continue »
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