Paper Trail Podcast

Paul and Ryan talk about the heavy flooding the residents were hit after key flood gates were left closed and the flood zones created from new development (2:15); Then they talk about the sentencing of former Woodlake police officer Oscar Robles who was charged on several counts of rape while on duty (21:10).

Weather moves fast, and water coming into Kaweah Lake moves even faster, nonetheless Paul and Ryan talk about some of the damage left behind by last weekends storms. Not to mention how much capacity is left in Lake Kaweah and Lake Success, or the lack there of (6:30); Then Ryan provides his insight on the collapse of the nations 16th largest bank: Silicon Valley Bank (20:20).

Paul and Ryan give a good look at what Great Wolf's withdrawal indicates about the Visalia business climate (5:25); The approval of a high density housing project in Visalia drew stark opposition from single family homeowners nearby which led to devastating claims about citizens with low income (17:00); Kaweah Health CEO Gary Herbst tells the Tulare County Board of Supervisors that the hospital is in need of more revenue or else they may continue on a downward financial trend perhaps leading to their closing (32:05).

Paul introduces new cohost Ryan Clark to the show. Ryan is a local tech entrepreneur who owns a data collection firm called Middle State located in Visalia. A native of Tulare County largest city, Ryan has a passion for civic engagement and the need for a healthy local news source to keep residents in the know. 

Today they catch up on the most pressing crime news that had occurred since the start of the new year starting with the horrific shootings in Goshen that left an infant and five others dead (11:45); Then they talk about the scuffle between Fresno County DA Lisa Smittcamp and Governor Gavin Newsom following the death of Selma officer Gonzalo Carrosco Jr. (22:50); and then what has happened since Exeter Councilwoman Vicki Riddle was sworn in after running on a campaign focused on overhyped crime statistics (33:40).

Paul takes to the mic alone to give an update on The Sun-Gazette's expansion into Fresno County through buying a publishing house and newspaper.