Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado

Nov 1, 2024 | kvpr.org | Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado

FRESNO, CA — With days left until the anticipated 2024 presidential election, officials in the San Joaquin Valley are urging residents to stay peaceful, even when casting their ballot. Several incidents around the country, where ballot boxes have been damaged, have raised alarm for election officials as voting is in full swing. Ballot boxes in at least three states have been damaged. California law prohibits any type of voting intimidation or political displays within 100 feet of polling places.

Oct 29, 2024 | kvpr.org | Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado

FRESNO, Calif. — Rajinder Singh Chauhan has walked over half a dozen miles every day since Oct. 9. He started in Bakersfield, and expects to reach his 350th mile when he reaches Sacramento on Friday. He’s doing this because he is a survivor of anti-Sikh killings that took place in India in 1984. And he’s not alone — neither in the march nor escaping violence. A number of activists in California’s Punjabi Sikh community are marching to the state’s capital.

Oct 17, 2024 | kvpr.org | Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado

FRESNO, CA – This weekend, a gathering of Central Valley breweries aims to celebrate the region’s locally brewed beer scene. The first-ever Central Valley Brewers Fest is taking place on Saturday, at Eaton Plaza in downtown Fresno. The inaugural festival will feature only local breweries – about 23 of them – according to organizers from the nonprofit Central Valley Brewers Guild.

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.