San Joaquin Valley

The Yokuts used petroleum from natural oil seeps for thousands of years before the modern oil and gas industry.

The river we know today as the San Joaquin has had many names over the years.

Muir called the region "the floweriest piece of world" during his visit in 1868.

One of the endangered species that calls the vernal pools home has lived for millions of years.

The bird flu virus is affecting people and dairy cattle in the Valley, but the biggest impact is among poultry flocks – and egg prices – as the avian flu outbreak enters its third year in the U.S.

Earlier this year, it was discovered that avian influenza had spread to some dairy cows. Farmers in California immediately started protection measures. KVPR's Elizabeth Arakelian spoke with Anja Raudabaugh of Western United Dairies to learn more about how local dairy farmers have reacted.

Residents often rely on water wells for daily use in the Central Valley because they live in more rural areas and are not connected to a water system.

Earlier this year, Western Valley Meat Company purchased a Fresno beef factory owned by Cargill, and had planned to cut hundreds of jobs by August.

A new report shows college completion in the San Joaquin Valley is low, but Valley leaders are looking for ways to raise those numbers.

Advocates want state and local officials to set a maximum indoor temperature standard for residences.