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Prison Health Advocates Call For More Steps to Stop Valley Fever Outbreak

Rebecca Plevin — Wed, 01 May 2013 01:44:04 +0000

On Monday afternoon, the federal receiver in charge of health care in California’s prisons ordered the state prison to remove inmates from two Central Valley prisons who are especially at risk of contracting valley fever. A day later, the state and experts are digesting that directive. Valley Public Radio's Rebecca Plevin reports, as part of the Reporting on Health Collaborative’s investigation into the disease.

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The People Behind Guthrie's 'Deportee' Verses

editor — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:28:28 +0000

Artist Tim Hernandez has uncovered a mystery behind the classic Woody Guthrie folk song, 'Deportee,' about a tragic plane crash in 1948 that killed 28 illegal immigrants. Hernandez talks with host Michel Martin about what inspired him to look into the real story.

On Valley Edition: 'Deportee' Plane Crash; Working Past Retirement; Fresno Food Expo

Juanita Stevenson, Rebecca Plevin and Ezra Romero — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:20:42 +0000

This week on Valley Edition we look into an airplane disaster that took place in the hills near Coalinga 65 years ago. The accident grabbed national headlines and even inspired a song by Woody Guthrie titled 'Deportee.' Valley Public Radio reporter Rebecca Plevin explores the tragedy with the help of local author Tim Z. Hernandez and his quest to ensure that those who died in the crash are not forgotten. Hernandez, along with the Fresno Diocese and Holy Cross Cemetery are working together to erect a memorial headstone with the full names of all 28 passengers.

Coalinga 'Deportee' Plane Crash Sparks Search, 65 Years Later

Rebecca Plevin — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:07:32 +0000

Author Tim Z. Hernandez was digging through old newspapers at the Fresno County library when a dramatic headline from the late 1940s captured his attention.

Earthquake Strikes Central California, 5.3 Magnitude

Joe Moore — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 07:19:09 +0000

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck central California late Saturday night, according to the U.S. Geologic Survey. The quake, which was felt in Fresno and throughout the Central Valley struck at 11:55 p.m. and was centered 30 miles northwest of Coalinga.

Info from the USGS:

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/nc71863625#summary

Court closures expected to hurt rural communities

Gabriela Ornelas — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 02:05:06 +0000

California’s budget problems have put a strain on all state departments - including local county courts. Valley Public Radio's Gabriela Ornelas tells us how Fresno County residents may find getting to a courtroom much more difficult in the coming weeks.

On Quality of Life: Earthquakes; Lake Isabella Dam

Joe Moore — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:48:18 +0000

California is known worldwide as a state especially prone to earthquakes. The 1994 Northridge quake and the 1989 Loma Prieta quake are still fresh in the mind of many Californians. But deep in California's Central Valley, far from the San Andreas, and the state's major population centers, what are the risks to residents and our infrastructure? In our first segment we talk with Dr.