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KVPR's Central Valley Roots explores the history, people and places of Central California. Discover something new about our region, past and present, with each episode. From Fresno and Bakersfield, to... more
FAQs about Central Valley Roots:How many episodes does Central Valley Roots have?The podcast currently has 132 episodes available.
March 28, 2025How the railroad came to the San Joaquin Valley in the 1870sThe Central Pacific and Southern Pacific connected the San Joaquin Valley with the world in the 1870s, founding many local cities and bypassing others....more2minPlay
March 27, 2025Fresno and Bakersfield: home of two pioneering Chinese American architectsBakersfield's Eugene Kinn Choy and Fresno's Allen Yuen Lew were among the earliest Chinese Americans admitted to the American Institute of Architects....more2minPlay
March 25, 2025Del Webb's Fresno rootsFrom inventing the planned retirement community with Sun City, to owning the New York Yankees and Las Vegas casinos, Fresno native Del Webb left a large legacy....more2minPlay
March 24, 2025When New York society and Hollywood stars came to Clovis: The story of the historic Balfe RanchFrom horse racing to movie stars, the Balfe Ranch is an important part of the history of the Clovis area....more2minPlay
March 14, 2025Valley newspaper pioneer: Clovis reporter and editor May CaseFrom covering stories in the Wild West to the dawn of the modern era, May Case was a legend in local journalism for seven decades....more2minPlay
March 13, 2025Meadow Lakes: One of Fresno County's oldest mountain communitiesThis mountain community is known for its apple farm and for being home to many of Fresno's radio and TV stations....more2minPlay
March 12, 2025Merced's historic courthouse offers a glimpse of other long gone Central Valley landmarksOf the five local courthouses built in the 1870s in the Central Valley, Merced's is the only one that remains today....more2minPlay
March 11, 2025In Fresno, a "ghost town" sits near the end of this airport runwayWhere dozens of homes once stood, now you'll only find weeds and empty driveways....more2minPlay
March 10, 2025Once "world famous," now vanished: The story of Tulare's Tagus RanchThis ranch once claimed to produce 10 percent of the world's supply of canned peaches....more2minPlay
March 08, 2025How the San Joaquin Valley gave birth to industry icon CaterpillarBuilt to meet the needs of local farmers, the Caterpillar tractor revolutionized agriculture, construction and even the military battlefield....more2minPlay
FAQs about Central Valley Roots:How many episodes does Central Valley Roots have?The podcast currently has 132 episodes available.