This week on Valley Edition we hear a special report from Valley Public Radio's Diana Aguilera on the startling HIV/AIDS numbers that have Fresno public health officials concerned. FM89's Ezra David Romero also talks with the nation's next poet laureate, the valley's own Juan Felipe Herrera about his career, what the honor means and get some poetry tips as well.
Later in the program we learn how the Fresno Madera Red Cross is preparing to respond to drought related disasters, from forest fires to people who are out of water. Sharon Weaver, the new director of the San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust joins us to talk about her new vision for the organization. And Bethany Clough of The Fresno Bee joins us to close out the show talking about the latest news involving new restaurants in the Fresno area.