Report: Stockton, Modesto Post Highest Distressed Home SalesDecember 31, 2014 | Steve MilneResearch firm RealtyTrac released November housing data today - and there were mixed results for the San Joaquin Valley. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
US House Debates Drought Relief BillDecember 8, 2014 | Amy QuintonA Republican- backed drought relief bill for California is headed to the floor of the US House of Representatives for a vote Tuesday. The legislation ignited an hour of debate Monday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Fits and Starts: Central Valley Economy Beginning To Bounce BackOctober 13, 2014 | Julia MitricAs brutal as the Central Valley economy has fared over the last several years, it’s starting to bounce back. Our series “Fits and Starts” on California’s uneven economic recovery continues with a look at the Central Valley. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Fresno Tops List Of Most Disadvantaged AreasAugust 15, 2014(AP) -- Fresno and other Central Valley cities rank high in a new survey of the most disadvantaged communities in California.
'Pioneer Spirit' Helping Central Valley Residents Deal With DroughtJune 11, 2014 | Marnette FederisWhen one Central Valley couple learned their private well might run dry in a matter of months, they formed a plan.
EnvironmentDrought Intensifies Push for Better California Groundwater ManagementJune 11, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneThe drought is becoming a source of tension between homeowners and farmers in the Southern Central Valley and it's prompting the state to look at new ways to manage groundwater more sustainably. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentThe 'Deepest Straw Wins' in Central Valley Scramble for GroundwaterJune 10, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCentral Valley farmers and homeowners compete for groundwater resources during the drought. Some fare better than others. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Central Valley And Bay Area To Reach Pre-Recession Employment LevelsMay 28, 2014 | Bob MoffittAccording to the most recent forecast from University of the Pacific, the Central Valley and Bay Area regions will reach pre-recession employment levels this year.
EnvironmentInter-County Water Transfer From Merced To Stanislaus Faces OppositionMay 22, 2014 | Rich IbarraA proposed transfer of water from Merced County to Stanislaus County is making waves among farmers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Water Managers May Limit River Water Diversion for CropsMay 21, 2014 | Max PringleSome California farmers may not be allowed to divert river water to irrigate their crops this summer. The restriction is part of new rules being considered this week by state water managers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.