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White House Touts 'Strong Cities' Effort in Fresno, Rerouting Planned Bus Line

Joe Moore — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:37:11 +0000

A federal effort to cut red tape and better use existing resources to help economically struggling cities like Fresno is beginning to pay off, according to Obama administration officials.

On Valley Edition: Incarceration Rate; Bus Rapid Transit; Greek Fest

Joe Moore — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 19:52:50 +0000

This week on Valley Edition, we learn more about a new report which shows that on average, Valley counties send more inmates to prison and jail than the rest of the state. What does this mean for county budgets as realignment is moving many of those inmates from state prisons to county jails? We also discuss the merits of public defenders in California, as Fresno County is likely to place a measure before voters this fall which could make it easier to outsource the county’s public defender jobs to private attorneys.

On Quality of Life: Mass Transit; Judge James Ardaiz

Joe Moore — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:05:07 +0000

Segment 1: There's no doubt that Californians love their cars, and the Central Valley is no exception. But with rising fuel prices, the struggling economy, and a desire to be more environmentally friendly, many Valley residents and leaders are looking at mass transit as an option. Last week, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced that President Obama’s proposed budget sets aside $18 million to help fund a new "bus rapid transit" system for Fresno.