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Valley Public Radio Staff

Kristina Herrick
Kristina Herrick
Classical Music Host
Juanita Stevenson
Juanita Stevenson
Valley Edition host
George Mason
George Mason
On-air host, Clearly Classical
Rebecca Plevin
Rebecca Plevin
Reporter
Jason Scott
Jason Scott
Host, Clearly Classical and All Things Considered
Vince DiCiccio
Vince DiCiccio
Host, The Oasis; The Intersection
Ezra Romero
Ezra Romero
Reporter and Producer
Marv Allen
Marv Allen
Host, Morning Edition

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Just One Breath
10:29 am
Mon March 18, 2013

Valley Fever Advocates See Hope For New Funding, New Laws

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Credit Sean Work / The Californian
Assemblymember Rudy Salas, D-Bakersfield, is interested in supporting valley fever research at UC Merced.
Credit Rebecca Plevin / Reporting on Health Collaborative
Tammy Schaefer, right, was working to support one of former State Senator Michael Rubio's valley fever bills.
Credit Marty Bicek / ZUMAPRESS.com
State Senator Cathleen Galgiani, D-Stockton, has requested to become the chairperson of the Senate Select Committee on Valley Fever.
Credit Rich Pedroncelli / AP
State Senator Jean Fuller, R-Bakersfield, sits on the Senate Select Committee on Valley Fever.
Assemblymember Henry T. Perea, D-Fresno, said he would strive to allocate money toward valley fever research at UC Merced.
Credit Alex Horvath / The Californian
Many people viewed former State Senator Michael Rubio as a champion for valley fever.
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For Central California families impacted by valley fever, it seemed like the long-ignored disease was finally gaining attention.

"Good afternoon everyone," said former State Senator Michael Rubio, as he welcomed people to a town hall meeting on valley fever, held last fall in Bakersfield. "I want to thank you for participating and joining us."

"My goal is to listen today and then capture a handful of action items, so that we can go back to Sacramento and introduce some legislation to move the ball forward on this very important subject."

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Government & Politics
11:08 am
Wed March 13, 2013

Why Unions Oppose Overhauling CEQA

Credit Ben Adler / Capital Public Radio
Unions, environmental groups, Democratic lawmakers and others hold a Capitol news conference Tuesday to oppose efforts they say would weaken the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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The coalition of groups that will fight efforts in the state legislature this year to overhaul the California Environmental Quality Act is taking shape.  It includes environmental groups, some Democratic lawmakers … and labor unions.  Ben Adler reports from Sacramento on why unions are on this side of the CEQA debate.

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Development Watch
9:15 pm
Tue February 26, 2013

Fresno County To Allow Developers to Select Their Own Environmental Consultants

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Developers in Fresno County will soon be able to hire firms of their own choosing to study the environmental impacts of proposed projects. 

The Board of Supervisors approved the new policy Tuesday on a 5-0 vote, saying that it will speed up the development process, and help to create jobs.

Until now, developers would pay the county for the preparation of an environmental impact report (EIR). The county would then issue a "request for proposal" to environmental consulting companies, a selection process that can take nearly half a year to complete. 

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Valley Edition
1:00 pm
Tue February 19, 2013

On Valley Edition: Fresno's Finances; Obesity & Soda; Eco-Friendly Art & Art Américas

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Fresno City Manager Mark Scott joined host Juanita Stevenson to talk about the city's budget crisis. (file photo)
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On this week’s Valley Edition, host Juanita Stevenson takes a look into whether a tax to pay for public safety is right for the City of Fresno. Stevenson begins with a report from the South Valley discussing the City of Visalia’s decision to implement a public safety tax and whether Fresno should follow suit.

Joining a conversation about a possible public safety tax and the state of Fresno’s finances are Fresno City Manager Mark Scott and Fresno Bee Editorial Page Editor Bill McEwen.  

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