Bakersfield

Attorney For Family Of Bakersfield Beating Victim Speaks Out

Ezra Romero — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:43:33 +0000

The attorney representing the family of the man who was fatally beaten by Kern County Sheriffs deputies May 8 is speaking out today. In an interview with Valley Public Radio, David Cohn said that the way the agencies are handling the case is appalling.

“Our biggest concern is that evidence, and primarily videos that were on cell phones was likely to altered, lost or destroyed and essentially our biggest fears have now become a reality.”

Cases Of Mysterious Valley Fever Rise In American Southwest

Rebecca Plevin — Mon, 13 May 2013 07:32:32 +0000

When she was just 6, Emily Gorospe became very tired and sick. The spunky girl, now 8, developed a fever that wouldn't go away, and red blotches appeared across her body.

"She's got so much energy usually," says Emily's mother, Valerie Gorospe. "Just walking from one part of the house ... she was drained." The little girl was also very pale. "She just didn't look like herself," Valerie recalls.

Emily, who lives in Delano, in California's Central Valley, was eventually diagnosed with valley fever, also known as coccidioidomycosis.

On Valley Edition: Restorative Justice; Valley Fever; Taxes; Nurses; Bakersfield Jazz Festival

Juanita Stevenson, Rebecca Plevin and Joe Moore — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:02:59 +0000

This week on Valley Edition we explore the region through reports and interviews on valley fever, restorative justice in schools, health care, taxes and a Jazz festival in the area.

As 'Fracking' Debate Heats Up, Weighing Risks Key to Possible Monterey Shale Boom

Joe Moore — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:42:19 +0000

Could California be on the verge of a new gold rush? That’s the finding of a new study from USC about the potential economic impact of oil that lies deep beneath the Central Valley, known as the Monterey Shale. But extracting that oil isn’t easy, and it would require the use of a number of advanced techniques, including hydraulic fracturing. And that’s attracted concerns from environmental groups and state regulators.

Several Bills Would Regulate 'Fracking' in State

Amy Quinton — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:33:45 +0000

Ten bills that would regulate hydraulic fracturing or “fracking” for oil are working their way through the California legislature. The proposals range from requiring more scientific study to a moratorium. As Amy Quinton reports from Sacramento, the industry opposes almost all of the bills.

Bill To Regulate 'Fracking' Clears State Senate Committee

Amy Quinton — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:29:17 +0000

Some lawmakers say California is not doing enough to regulate hydraulic fracturing or fracking for oil and gas. As Amy Quinton reports from Sacramento, a bill designed to tighten regulations passed its first legislative test today.

Fran Florez Drops Out of Senate District 16 Race

Joe Moore — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:18:17 +0000

Shafter's Fran Florez announced on Twitter today that she is dropping out of the race to replace former State Senator Michael Rubio in the 16th district.

The Kern County Democrat said in a statement that she made her decision to protect party unity and to ensure a Democratic victory in the upcoming special election.

Kern County Supervisor and former Rubio staffer Letecia Perez announced yesterday that she and her family would move to a new home to maintain her eligibility in the race.

On Valley Edition: Bakersfield, Centennial Corridor Project; Slumlords, Fresno's Lowell Community

Juanita Stevenson, Ezra Romero and Rebecca Plevin — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:53:28 +0000

This week on Valley Edition we take a ride to into the South Valley where a battle is heating up over a freeway connector project intended to connect Highway 58 from Tehachapi and beyond to Interstate 5.

Centennial Corridor Freeway Project Divides Bakersfield, Neighborhood

Ezra Romero — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:04:57 +0000

The future of a well-established neighborhood in Bakersfield is on the rocks. The reason: a three decade old freeway project with intentions to connect Bakersfield with the rest of the state. Valley Public Radio's Ezra Romero visits the community, speaks with community leaders and reports on the future of what some call a better connected Bakersfield and California.

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Valley Fever Advocates See Hope For New Funding, New Laws

Rebecca Plevin — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:29:44 +0000

For Central California families impacted by valley fever, it seemed like the long-ignored disease was finally gaining attention.