Wired Wednesday: CEMEX’s New Mining Plan for the San Joaquin River

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By Jahz Tello, Videographer

Published 5 months ago on

April 3, 2025

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GV Wire’s Edward Smith talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Christina Rodriguez about the possibility of CEMEX digging a 600-foot hole on the San Joaquin River and mining aggregate with explosive blasting.

CEMEX says the river mine is needed to make concrete for construction projects.

However, there is pushback from local politicians and environmental groups that want to preserve the river.

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Jahz Tello,

Videographer

Jahz joined GV Wire in early 2018 as a Video Production Assistant and is now a Videographer. He came to us with experience in video editing and production, most recently with Fresno State Athletics. Jahz received a Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia from Fresno State in 2014. He has a passion for video, music and film. In his spare time, Jahz likes to cook, catch up on current events, listen to music and exercise. You can contact him at 559-492-4016 or Send an Email .