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 »In The Studio: Kern County Might Tackle Homelessness By Issuing Misdemeanor Drug Offenses
A statewide survey conducted last month by the Public Policy Institute of California found most Californians see homelessness as a top issue for the state, but how counties are choosing to tackle it differs widely. In Kern County, officials are considering jailing homeless people for misdemeanor drug offenses. To go …
Read More »Fire Cadets Tackle First Live-Burn, Look to Future Careers
21 Fresno City College Fire Academy cadets entered a 1,000-degree burn box Saturday, some for the first time. Organizers say, fire agencies across the state are finally hiring. For cadets, that means a better chance of finding employment.
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