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Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado
News DirectorCresencio Rodriguez-Delgado is KVPR's News Director. Prior to joining the station's news department in 2022, he was a reporter for PBS NewsHour and The Fresno Bee.
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According to city officials, a national search for a new police chief will begin immediately, and Deputy Chief Mindy Casto will step in as interim chief in the meantime.
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The Fresno Police Officer’s Association criticized KVPR for identifying officer Jordan Wamhoff, who appears to have pressured city council with an offer of quid pro quo. Media experts say the outlet was serving the public.
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A text message was sent to at least one city councilmember from a number registered to Fresno, California, police officer Jordan Wamhoff.
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The Juneteenth holiday marks the end of slavery in the United States. Though it became a federal holiday just three years ago, it’s long held a special significance for Black Americans. In the historic Black San Joaquin Valley town of Allensworth, residents and visitors gathered earlier this month to celebrate.
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On Wednesday, hours before being placed on leave, Paco Balderrama told reporters he could not provide details about the investigation and had vowed to remain police chief while the investigation played out.
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Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama has apologized for an off-duty relationship that has drawn public attention and sparked a city investigation.
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Controversy over an alleged inappropriate relationship surrounding Fresno’s Police Chief Paco Balderrama is continuing.
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California Water Service Co., which manages water service in that area, reported the source of the oil was a nearby crude oil storage facility.
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Scores of Mexican citizens in the San Joaquin Valley weren’t able to vote in their country’s historic presidential election. But those who showed up were motivated by the opportunity to help shape their country’s future.
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Hundreds of people wrapped around the Mexican consulate offices under scorching heat. But long lines were just part of the problem.