A project is underway throughout July to remember when the now dry Kern River flowed through the city of Bakersfield. The organization Bring Back the Kern is collecting photos, videos and stories of the once moving river for an upcoming exhibit. Valley Edition host Kathleen Schock spoke with the project’s …
Read More »Bakersfield South High Alum Asks ‘Why Not Think Of A Mascot That Looks To The Future?’
Bakersfield’s South High School has had a Confederate rebel for its mascot since 1957. Principal Connie Grumling told KVPR she’s now forming a committee of students, staff and alumni to consider replacing it. The rebel’s look has changed slightly since the 1980s. That’s when school spirit was steeped in Confederate …
Read More »‘Roots And Routes’ Event Highlights Valley’s Soccer History, And Looks To Its Future
This weekend, Fresno State’s Valley Public History Initiative is debuting “ Roots and Routes: Fresno’s Global Soccer History ,” a project that traces the sport in the Central Valley through oral histories, photos, and other documents, with a focus on immigrants who have made soccer in Fresno what it is …
Read More »Poll: Kim Jong Un looks stronger than Trump after summit
Kim Jong Un appears stronger than President Donald Trump in the wake of their historic summit, according to a new Economist/YouGov poll. Nearly two-thirds of those surveyed a week after … Click to Continue »
Read More »As Bakersfield Faces Budget Shortfall, City Council Looks At Possible Tax Increase
While the stock market is up, many cities in the valley are still struggling. Bakersfield perhaps faces the biggest cash crunch, as rising costs tied to health care and retirement expenses have coincided with a countywide economy that is struggling due to a decline in activity in the oil industry. …
Read More »Where can adults buy marijuana in Merced County? One city looks to be at the center
Merced County leaders are preparing for the rollout of state marijuana regulations, which will allow dispensaries around California. Your access to a recreational cannabis seller depends on where you live. … Click to Continue »
Read More »New Valley PBS Documentary Miniseries Looks At Water In California’s Central Valley
Earlier this month Valley PBS launched a documentary miniseries called “Tapped Out: The History and Battle over Water in California’s San Joaquin Valley.” The four-part series examines the history of water in California. Each episode delves into a different part of the history and future of water in the region …
Read More »This is what the large, spinning asteroid passing by Earth looks like
Asteroid 2014 JO25 is more than a million miles away, and NASA says the peanut-shaped rock isn’t coming this close again for at least 500 years. Still, the asteroid makes a relatively close flyby on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, Scientists are excited for a chance to study the asteroid at …
Read More »New Nat Geo Film Features Valley Voices, Looks At California’s Shady Water Deals
The new documentary ” Water & Power: A California Heist ” takes a look at past and current water wars in California. It’s told through the eyes of Valley voices like journalist Mark Arax and Bakersfield Californian Columnist Lois Henry. “This is a very serious issue,” says the films director …
Read More »Merced toy drive looks to ‘Stuff The Bus’
A team of Merced County public agencies is asking area residents to “Stuff The Bus” with toys for underprivileged children this Saturday. The Bus will set up from 7 a.m. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College looks to address exchange student concerns
Merced College leaders soon will implement a plan to improve relationships with international students, a response that comes months after complaints from several foreign students living with host families. Adding … Click to Continue »
Read More »City looks to improve walking and cycling options
From as far as a mile away, children and their parents walked and biked to Pioneer Elementary School, with some children appearing to carefully watch nearby cars to avoid being … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced looks at new way to honor its fallen military personnel
A Merced councilman’s idea to begin dubbing new streets with the names of Merced veterans who died in combat was praised as soon as it was introduced this week. Councilman … Click to Continue »
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