Central Valley Daily Podcast
1) Dec. 16: Fresno’s Major Airport Expansion Is Here. It Almost Didn’t Happen.
For years, the City of Fresno has been renovating and expanding Fresno Yosemite International Airport. In the coming weeks, many of those projects will be fully in use – including a brand new terminal...Show More
2) Dec. 15 : This State Park In Merced County Offers A Glimpse Of The Valley’s Native Landscape
There’s a relatively unremarkable piece of land in Merced County that appears to simply be grasslands. But this area offers a glimpse into the San Joaquin Valley’s native landscape. On today’s episode...Show More
3) Dec. 12: Hanukkah Starts On Sunday. A Bakersfield Rabbi Discusses This Treasured Holiday.
Hanukkah, the 8-day festival of lights, starts on Sunday. Rabbi Shmuli Schlanger with the Chabad of Bakersfield explains the meaning of the holiday and highlights events in Bakersfield and Tehachapi. ...Show More
4) Dec. 11: A Local Romance Writer On The Importance Of Online Bookworm Communities
Winter is the perfect time to curl up with a good book. Or if you’re Rebecca Jo Jackson, to write one. On today’s episode, the Visalia-based author discusses the latest book in her Sweet River romance...Show More
5) Dec. 10: Chemicals That Never Break Down Are Reaching Our Food And Water
For decades, so-called “forever chemicals” have been increasingly used on crops and consumer products in the U.S. Environmental advocates are raising alarm over the lack of regulation and research int...Show More
6) Dec. 9: Would You Send Your Loved One’s Ashes Into Space? [Encore Interview]
Space is becoming increasingly commercialized. This has given rise to so-called “memorial spaceflights.” That’s when people can choose to send their loved one’s ashes into orbit. In this encore episod...Show More
7) Dec. 8: A ‘Nursing Home Empire’ Is Facing Abuse Allegations
A number of nursing homes in California are facing lawsuits for purported negligence and abuse. Some have already had to pay millions to residents or family members. On today’s episode, Jocelyn Wiener...Show More
8) Dec. 5: Where’s The Sun? A Meteorologist Breaks Down Why The Valley’s Been So Foggy Lately
The Valley has been blanketed in thick Tule fog in recent weeks, which may remind some Valley residents of years past. So why is it unusual to see these conditions now, and why are they so different t...Show More
9) Dec. 4: Why Fresno Is Cracking Down On This Controversial Substance
Kratom is among the many substances on the market that claim to improve health and wellness. But many in the medical community worry about widespread abuse, and leaders in Fresno are seeking to ban it...Show More
10) Dec. 3: As Immigration Enforcement Sweeps The Country, Valley Towns Are Already Feeling The Economic Effect
Small farm towns that typically balloon in size during peak harvest seasons in the San Joaquin Valley are seeing less activity as the Trump Administration cracks down on immigration. CalMatters report...Show More