Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado

Oct 16, 2024 | kvpr.org | Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado

FRESNO, CA – After a heat wave brought a string of triple digit days earlier this month, cooler temperatures are finally headed our way. In the coming days, expect to feel a little fresh, maybe even a little wet. The National Weather Service office in Hanford said Wednesday a cold system was beginning to move into Central California. The weather service doesn't expect any more days of triple digits this month. Instead, by Friday, highs across the San Joaquin Valley should dip into the 70s.

Oct 4, 2024 | kvpr.org | Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado

FRESNO, Calif. – Two workers have been infected with bird flu in one of the country’s leading dairy regions, the Tulare County Department of Public Health announced Friday. Initial reports of bird flu were announced a day before. The California Department of Public Health said one worker who was in contact with cattle infected with bird flu became sick. The department later raised the number to two. The workers were from two different farms, and both were showing mild symptoms.

Aug 22, 2024 | kvpr.org | Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado

FRESNO, Calif. – Hundreds of workers who were facing potential layoffs in the San Joaquin Valley will get to keep their jobs for at least one more year, following a settlement announced Thursday by the state attorney general. Attorney General Rob Bonta struck a deal with Western Valley Meat Company to keep around 700 meat factory jobs at a Fresno plant intact, as well as keep the factory fully open, for at least the next 12 months. The agreement was made in order to let an acquisition move forward.

Aug 5, 2024 | kvpr.org | Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado

SURVEY: It’s election season. Tell us what you want the candidates to know. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Days after he resigned from office, Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner's seat is now up for election. The Kern County Board of Supervisors voted Monday to authorize the county’s registrar of voters to formally seek candidates to replace Scrivner. But candidates have just days to file paperwork. The state deadline to file for the Nov. 5 general election is Friday.

Aug 2, 2024 | kvpr.org | Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado

KERN COUNTY, Calif. — Supervisor Zack Scrivner has resigned following a three-month absence from office that was triggered following an alleged stabbing he suffered from his son over further allegations Scrivner sexually assaulted one of his children. Late Thursday, Scrivner, who represents District 2, submitted his resignation to the Board of Supervisors Chairman David Couch. The resignation is effective from Friday.