Marek Warszawski

One of California’s rarest mammals will get critical habitat protections following legal ruling.

Republican mayors in Fresno County say they can’t afford to lose a sales tax to fund transportation projects in their rural cities.

Measure S is headed to the November ballot in Fresno County. The half-cent sales tax is projected to generate more than $7 billion for transportation projects over the next 30 years. But the citizen-led initiative is facing a major fight to sway voters ahead of the polls. On today’s episode we speak with KVPR’s Marek Warszawki about what the measure includes. Plus, the latest news headlines: New accuser sues over Cesar Chavez sex abuse; and Fresno County may allow prosecutors to carry guns. Today’s episode is hosted by Soreath Hok and produced by Jonathan Linden.

KVPR looked through the ballot measure in detail and provides the key things to know as voters head to the polls on Nov. 3.

The city denies that airport employees escorted ICE officials through a security checkpoint, after two sources close to the situation told KVPR they did.

By a 4-0 vote, the Orange Cove City Council approved a resolution declaring its opposition to a hydrogen blending demonstration project.

Residents in the Fresno County city of Orange Cove could soon see hydrogen being blended into the natural gas that is delivered to their homes. The pilot project is part of Southern California Gas’ efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Today, we speak with independent journalist Marek Warszawski about the proposal and how many residents are upset by it. Plus, the latest news headlines: A new report highlights residents' views on the high-speed rail project near Merced; and how California is preparing for the World Cup.

State utility officials will soon decide whether to move forward with an experimental program that aims to reduce climate-polluting emissions – but could also threaten the health of residents – in the city of Orange Cove.

It’s been over a century since grizzly bears roamed the Central Valley and other parts of California. A new bill in the state legislature proposes looking into bringing some grizzlies back into the state. Journalist Marek Warszawski explains why proponents support the idea and why others, like ranchers, say it could create problems. Plus, the latest news headlines: Fresno city attorney held at knifepoint; and a Kern County college leader steps down.

Although grizzly populations can still be found in several Western states, in California they exist only as a symbol: moving across a patch of grass on the state flag.