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Aug. 14: In This Economy, Fresno Residents Are Bringing Business To Their Own Back Yard

By Elizabeth Arakelian,
Jonathan Linden
Published August 14, 2025 at 4:45 AM PDT
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Many people love to cook for friends and family, and some Valley residents have decided to monetize their expertise. KVPR’s Samantha Rangel spoke with folks who are turning their passion for food into a profit through their backyard businesses.

Plus, the latest news headlines: A state audit says California can save money by keeping workers remote; and Kern County residents urge investigation into CPS.

Central Valley Daily
Elizabeth Arakelian
A Valley native, Elizabeth earned her bachelor's degree in English Language Literatures from the University of California, Santa Cruz and her master's degree in journalism from New York University. She has covered a range of beats. Her agriculture reporting for the Turlock Journal earned her a first place award from the California Newspaper Publishers Association.
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Jonathan Linden
Jonathan Linden is a podcast producer at KVPR. Born and raised in Riverside, he's a Southern California native. Jonathan's passion for public radio began at a young age when his brother would play NPR while driving him home from middle school. He earned his B.A. in journalism from Biola University in 2019.
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