June 10: New Data Shows How Many Immigrants In California Have Lost Health Coverage

June 10: New Data Shows How Many Immigrants In California Have Lost Health Coverage

Medi-Cal enrollment has dropped sharply for immigrants without legal status in California. We speak with Salina Arredondo, from the nonprofit news outlet Public Health Watch, about the legislative changes driving the decline and the consequences for this population of losing access to healthcare. Plus, the latest news headlines: Valley hospitals get federal notices about price transparency; and a Democratic candidate says he’s advancing to the general election in a tossup race.

June 9: A Controversial Climate Project Is Taking Root In A Fresno County Town

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.

June 8: Labor, Education Advocates Oppose Fresno’s Controversial SEDA Project. They Tell Us Why.

The debate over the proposed 9,000-acre Southeast Development Area (SEDA) southeast of Fresno has sparked numerous community concerns. On today’s episode, we speak with Dillon Savory of the Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings Central Labor Council and Veva Islas, President of the Fresno Unified School District Board of Education. They explain why they oppose the SEDA plan.

June 5: Where The Valley’s Primary Election Results Stand Now

Although the results of the primary election are slowly settling, a lot still remains in the air. Today, we take a look at the progress on some key statewide and local races with an analysis from Blake Zante of the Maddy Institute at Fresno State. Plus, the latest news headlines: a Kings River gravel mining project may soon resume; and a record number of Fresno Unified graduates achieve bilingualism.

June 4: Fresno Mayor Discusses Why He Supports Controversial Housing Project

If it comes to fruition, Fresno’s Southeast Development Area (SEDA) could bring thousands of new homes to Fresno – but it also involves expanding the city limits. The project has faced significant pushback from many residents, school districts, and advocacy groups. Today, we have an extended conversation with Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer, who discusses why he supports the proposal. Plus, the latest news headlines: details emerge in the hostage situation that unfolded in Bakersfield on Tuesday; and primary election results continue to trickle in.