KXJZ News and Insight examine issues having an impact on the San Joaquin Valley, and what the future holds for this fast growing region of California.
Opinions are divided over the fate of the 275-mile stretch of Highway 99 running through the Central Valley. Some want the legendary roadway to become part of the Interstate Highway system. But critics say the Valley doesn't need a second Interstate.
Cutting through the San Joaquin Valley, Highway 99 exists in the shadow of Interstate 5. Nevertheless, it's a vital artery.
The San Joaquin Valley is known for its superior agriculture, sometimes called the nation’s salad bowl. What it’s not known for is its political clout—instead it’s seen as more of a backwater. Many think that’s about to change.
As a former U-S Representative and state assemblyman from the San Joaquin Valley, Rick Lehman has seen big changes in the region over the last three decades. He talks with Mike Montgomery about implications for the future.
Jeffrey Callison speaks with experts about population and political trends in the San Joaquin Valley.
San Joaquin Valley wine production is on the rise, and Lodi is one of the hot-spots. Donna Apidone talks with Mark Chandler of the Lodi-Woodbridge Winegrape Commission.
Jeffrey Callison will speak with experts about quality of life issues in the Valley.
Some one thousand students begin classes at U-C Merced. Critics say only about a third of the freshman class is from the Central Valley.
Jeffrey Callison speaks with campus officials, local leaders, students, and other experts.
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