State GovernmentCalifornia Jobless Rate Hits Record Low 4.3 PercentJanuary 19, 2018 | Chris NicholsCalifornia's unemployment rate fell to a record low 4.3 percent in December as the state added nearly 53,000 jobs.
Stockton, Central Valley Receive Investment To Create New High Paying JobsJanuary 15, 2018 | Rich IbarraStockton and the Central Valley were chosen as the first area for a multi-million dollar investment to create new higher paying jobs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareNew California Bills Address Growing Valley Fever ProblemJanuary 15, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaThe number of statewide Valley Fever cases has reached its highest since the state began tracking the disease. Public health officials, patient groups and now lawmakers are looking for new ways to prevent and diagnose it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Valley Fever Cases Reach 22-Year HighJuly 20, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaThe number of Valley Fever cases in California is at its highest since 1995, when the state began collecting data on the respiratory disease.
EnvironmentCalifornia Farmers Used Enough Groundwater During Drought To Fill Lake MeadMay 18, 2017 | Amy QuintonScientists have for the first time quantified how much groundwater was lost in the Central Valley in the most recent drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact CA Looks At Job Growth Claim In Central Valley, Inland EmpireApril 5, 2017Gov. Jerry Brown recently argued California is seeing tremendous job growth, particularly within the Inland Empire. Capital Public Radio's PolitiFact reporter Chris Nichols investigated the claim. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BusinessUber Espanol Lets Central Valley Passengers Request Spanish-Speaking DriversNovember 18, 2015 | Rich IbarraThe ride-sharing service Uber launched a new service for Central Valley travelers on Wednesday. Uber Espanol provides Spanish-speaking drivers for passengers.
State GovernmentLawmaker Wants Label On Food Made With 'Fracking Water'August 19, 2015 | Chris NicholsA lawmaker says he wants consumers to know what kind of water is used on their food
EnvironmentLate Storms Mean More Irrigation Water For Some Central Valley FarmersJune 9, 2015 | Rich IbarraLate spring storms have improved the irrigation prospects for some farmers in the Central Valley. The unexpected rain will mean more water to irrigate crops, orchards and pastureland. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCentral Valley Will Get Millions For Drought ReliefFebruary 6, 2015 | Katie OrrThe Federal government is giving California’s Central Valley millions of dollars for drought relief. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
