Juanita Stevenson

On Valley Edition: Measure G; HWY 99; Serbian Festival; Fire Camps

Juanita Stevenson and Ezra Romero — Tue, 28 May 2013 21:08:30 +0000

This week on Valley Edition we explore some of the issues that matter to the residents of Central California, including the expansion of Highway 99, a Fresno based garbage debate and more.

On Valley Edition: Mariachi; Water; DUI Alcohol Limit; Bakersfield Beating Update; Pres. Welty

Juanita Stevenson, Rebecca Plevin and Joe Moore — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:57:51 +0000

This week on Valley Edition we take a look into stories and issues across the region including water, possibly reducing the the legal limit for blood alcohol content for drivers, an update surrounding a Bakersfield man who was beaten to death by law enforcement and more.

On Valley Edition: Fresno State; Valley Fever; Soda Tax; Tamejavi; SwedeFest

Juanita Stevenson, Rebecca Plevin and Ezra Romero — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:29:26 +0000

This week on Valley Edition we discuss the future of one of Central California’s educational centers. A search committee is on the lookout for a new Fresno State President, but not all are happy about the way the committee is handling the search.

On Valley Edition: Restorative Justice; Valley Fever; Taxes; Nurses; Bakersfield Jazz Festival

Juanita Stevenson, Rebecca Plevin and Joe Moore — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:02:59 +0000

This week on Valley Edition we explore the region through reports and interviews on valley fever, restorative justice in schools, health care, taxes and a Jazz festival in the area.

New Approach To Classroom Discipline Pays Off at Fresno's Yosemite Middle School

Juanita Stevenson — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:36:27 +0000

Teacher Jenna Perry’s 7th grade English class at Fresno Unified’s Yosemite Middle School sounds like most others. Kids work to finish up their assignments, as the period is about to end. But there is something that makes her classroom different.

“Ok, before we leave today, let’s go over our class goal today. Somebody tell me, should we earn a point for staying on task? Why or why not? Regina?” says Perry.

On Valley Edition: Water; Fracking; Valley Fever; Restorative Justice; Honey Festival

Joe Moore, Rebecca Plevin and Juanita Stevenson — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:03:44 +0000

This week on Valley Edition we explore issues that may impact the region as a whole. Our reporting team tackles regional issues that include advocacy for potable water in rural communities, hydraulic fracking and restorative justice in Valley schools. As well as a festival celebrating honey in the region.

On Valley Edition: Medical Interpreters; Clinics; Makers Faire; High-Speed Rail

Juanita Stevenson, Rebecca Plevin and Ezra Romero — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:35:23 +0000

This week on Valley Edition we take a look across the region at health issues, innovation, the future of high-speed rail in California and more.

On Valley Edition: Clinic Helps Homeless; CA Ag-gag Bill; Child Abuse Prevention; Scavenger Hunt

Rebecca Plevin, Juanita Stevenson and Ezra Romero — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:04:34 +0000

This week on Valley Edition we step into the doors of a Merced health clinic that serves the homeless. The City of Merced was hit hard by the economic crash and foreclosure crisis in the past decade. In an already poor and medically under-served region, the recession created a new group of homeless people who have very limited access to medical care. But one determined doctor, aided by Golden Valley Health Centers staff and student volunteers from UC Merced, is striving to ensure these people don’t fall through the cracks.

On Valley Edition: 'Illegal Immigrant' Language; New Education Standards; Fresno Film Festival

Juanita Stevenson and Ezra Romero — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:35:37 +0000

On Valley Edition: Strawberries & Education; Gardens & Baseball; Age-Old Fresno/Bakersfield Rivalry

Juanita Stevenson, Rebecca Plevin and Ezra Romero — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:03:17 +0000

This week on Valley Edition we take the listener to one of the many strawberry stands that dot the San Joaquin Valley’s rural roads. But how often do these vine-ripened strawberries reach school menus?