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IN ONE WEEK: Join us in Bakersfield, CA for the Zócalo/ free event to discuss how rural schools can prosper. Register for “Can Rural Education Survive the 21st Century?” on Thurs., Oct. 6 at 6pm PDT:
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In a surprise move, Governor Newsom signed a bill Wednesday that will expand how farmworkers can vote in union elections (via )
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed more than a dozen new abortion laws Tuesday, including some that deliberately clash with restrictions in other states.
A Oaxacan celebration is coming back to Fresno on Sunday after a 2 year pause. A traditional dance group performing at the event uses dance to connect cultural heritage to identity.
Hear the latest from
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I recently spoke with about how I reported on my investigative story about distance-learning. It won ’s first ever national Edward R. Murrow award last month! Another great example of how our audience supports what we do here.
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Higher mortgage rates are throwing a bucket of ice-water on the super-heated housing market.
Kern County reporter joins Operations Manager Don Weaver in the studio. We're asking listeners to support independent journalism during our fall campaign! Join us: kvpr.org/donate
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Simply improving our breathing can significantly lower high blood pressure at any age, new research finds.
California public libraries depend on local funding, creating wide disparities.
Merced County had $12 for library services per resident in 2020-21. In neighboring Santa Clara County? $147 per resident. (via )
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Hurricane Fiona wiped out the power grid in Puerto Rico. Now, the island is facing another devastating emergency: how to access clean water.
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When the Smoke Clears, an investigation into the consequences and phase out of agricultural burning from and is featured on this week. Read the whole series here⬇️
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My 5-part series “Moms and Babies at Risk” began with a 2019 email from . It said an OB-GYN in Bakersfield was accused of gross negligence. I read up and discovered it was the 3rd time in his 30-year career. 5 patients had died. bit.ly/3DtZrZU 1/
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fiestas patrias is back🥳🥳🥳🥳 head to downtown fresno on saturday to celebrate latin american culture and - of course - eat some delicious latin cuisine! (my fav is pupusas, salvies unite!)
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The accused a Bakersfield OB-GYN of gross negligence in 1999 after 2 patients died. Then 3 more died. He was allowed to keep practicing until he voluntarily surrendered license in 2021. 2nd story in my Moms and Babies at Risk series :
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LISTEN: A Bakersfield family lost a daughter and grandson in one day. They turned their pain into advocacy kvpr.org/health/2022-09 Part 4 in 's series Mothers and Babies At Risk
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By the time OB-GYN Dr. Arthur Park surrendered his license in 2021, all 4 of Bakersfield’s hospitals had been sued by patients of his, and at least two had paid out settlements.
Hear the latest story in 'Moms and Babies at Risk' series ⬇️
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COPS is coming to Kern County. County supervisors approved the deal at their Tuesday meeting, reports.
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Negotiations are underway to prevent a rail worker strike that could disrupt supply chains and commutes across the U.S. if a deal isn't reached by Friday.
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Very proud of this series w/ and the wide variety of perspectives that were a part of it. Spoke with farmers, residents, clean air advocates, legislators, air regulators, academics. Thanks also to , , Catherine Stifter &
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This is the first story in a critical series by for . Please read and share it.
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It’s hard to read. But it’s important. Kern County’s infant mortality rate is one of CA’s highest, and the San Joaquin Valley’s maternal mortality rate is highest of any CA region. Today: my first of a 5-part series for @KVPR bit.ly/3d5U2NE
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The California medical board accused Bakersfield obstetrician Dr. Arthur Park of gross negligence following several patient deaths. But he kept his medical license for more than 20 years.
How did the medical and legal systems allow that to happen?
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Amid community pressure, Kern County has blocked a plan to convert McFarland's library into a police station. Starting today, the library will expand services to 5 days a week (via )
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*New story alert*
It’s hard to read. But it’s important. Kern County’s infant mortality rate is one of CA’s highest, and the San Joaquin Valley’s maternal mortality rate is highest of any CA region. Today: my first of a 5-part series for
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Kern County's mothers and babies are dying and no one seems certain why.
Hear the first story in 's 5-part series 'Moms and Babies at Risk'. ⬇️
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During record-breaking heat wave, cooling centers are ‘godsend’ for Bakersfield residents
reports from .
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As air regulators phase out ag burning, what’s the alternative?
Read this story from our new investigation 'When the Smoke Clears' by and
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Corn kid Tariq of fame recently traveled to South Dakota's corn palace for a ceremony honoring his new position as the state's official "corn-bassador."
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Nearly 20 years after California passed a law banning agricultural burning, regulators continue to issue farmers permits to burn tons of agricultural debris in the Valley — and community members are paying the cost.
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#RT : #ForkFire off Road 222 and Road 200, near north fork, in Madera County is 400 acres and 5% contained.
fire.ca.gov/incidents/2022
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Madera County Sheriff is updating this Facebook post with the latest evacuation information for the #ForkFire in North Fork.
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WILDFIRE NOTIFICATION- Evacuation Orders for parts of North Fork. Details here m.facebook.com/story.php?stor
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A shelter is open for those affected by the #ForkFire at Oakhurst Community Center (39800 Fresno Flats Rd, Oakhurst, CA 93644). Red Cross volunteers are providing a safe place to stay, along with food, water and additional resources.
Follow for evacuation updates.
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