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Fresno Community Medical Center

Fresno Community Medical Center - 4:55

A discussion with Christa Short, Executive Director of Terry’s House a community medical facility that provides lodging and all the comforts of home for the families critically injured patients.

Bilingual Business Hub

Bilingual Business Hub - 5:00

A discussion with Dora Westerlund, founder of the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation and the countries first bilingual Business Incubator.

Best Buddies

Best Buddies - 4:44

Haley Hatai, consultant with Best Buddies discusses the important of providing employment opportunities for those who are handicapable.

Fresno County Boys & Girls Club

Fresno County Boys & Girls Club - 4:53

A discussion on the benefits of after school programs with Kathryn Weakland of the Boys and Girls Club.

Big Business in Fresno

Big Business in Fresno - 5:09

A discussion with Lee Ann Eager, president and CEO of the Fresno County EDC on bring new business to the California Central Valley.

Reading and Beyond

Reading and Beyond - 5:00

Luis Santana, Executive Director of Reading and Beyond discuss the importance of providing educational and economic support to both children and their families.

Central Valley Tech

Central Valley Tech - 4:56

A discussion with Rebecca Miller, Executive Director, 59DaysOfCode on how the group evolved from a developer’s completion to an organization designed to support Fresno’s tech community.

Fresno Metro Black Chamber

Fresno Metro Black Chamber - 4:59

A discussion with Tara Lynn Gray, President and CEO of the Fresno Metro Black Chamber, focusing on moving Central Valley businesses, big and small, to the next level.

Latino Business Community in Central California

Latino Business Community in Central California - 4:57

Brandi Carpenter, President of the Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce discusses the chamber’s mission to improve the position of each of its members.

California State Government Overhaul

California State Government Overhaul - 5:28

Four years ago, CA Gov. Jerry Brown recruited Marybel Batjer to overhaul the way CA government work. CalGovOps, the California Government Operations Agency, works to create effective processes to state government, while increasing efficiency and accountability. Interview recorded on November 30, 2017.

Wildfire Aftermath: Clearing Debris and Rebuilding the Community

Wildfire Aftermath: Clearing Debris and Rebuilding the Community - 5:17

The wildfires that blazed through California wine country destroyed more than 5000 buildings and misplaces thousands of residents. Santa Rosa City Manager, Sean McGlynn, discusses the North Bay's newest crisis - the removal of hazardous debris and ash from the community. Interview recorded Nov. 28, 2017.

Removing Hazardous Waste from North Bay Neighborhoods

Removing Hazardous Waste from North Bay Neighborhoods - 5:14

Clean up is the first step after any emergency situation. John Bly of the Northern California Engineering Contractors Association weights in on waste removal efforts following the environmental disaster caused by the Northern California wildfires. Interview recorded Nov. 28, 2017.

Rebuilding Business After the Nor Cal Wildfires

Rebuilding Business After the Nor Cal Wildfires - 5:22

Resident and local business owner Sonu Chandi discusses on-going rebuilding efforts in the wake of the Northern California wildfires. Interview recorded Nov. 28, 2017.

Community Recovery in the North Bay

Community Recovery in the North Bay - 5:44

Thousands of homes in Napa and Sonoma County suffered damage or total loss in the North Bay Wildfires. Sonoma County Supervisor Shirlee Zane discusses community recovery with host Aubrey Aquino. Interview recorded Nov. 28, 2017.

Wildfire Evacuation Centers for Animals and Their Families

Wildfire Evacuation Centers for Animals and Their Families - 4:57

The agricultural communities of Sonoma and Napa counties came together to organize and evacuate North Bay families and their animals. Becky Bartling of the Sonoma County Fair discusses community efforts to keep North Bay residents sheltered during the wildfire crisis. Interview recorded Nov. 28, 2017.

Evacuation Planning

Evacuation Planning - 5:05

During the Northern California wildfire emergency, the Sonoma-Marin Fair was one of dozens of evacuation centers housing displaced residents in the North Bay. Boardmember Jeff James discusses the importance of fairground facilities during the crisis. Interview recorded Nov. 28, 2017.

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