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How a California Couple Transformed Dead Land into a Farming Oasis

May 8, 2019

MOORPARK — John and Molly Chester, a filmmaker and a chef, had made a decision that many urbanites only fantasize about: They decided to leave their life in Los Angeles and start a farm that would function in harmony with nature. Their family and friends thoug...

Obamas Unveil Slate of Series, Documentaries for Netflix

AP News

May 1, 2019

NEW YORK — Barack and Michelle Obama on Tuesday unveiled a slate of projects they are preparing for Netflix, a year after the former president and first lady signed a deal with the streaming platform. The Ob...

Beyoncé Drops Surprise New Album

AP News

April 17, 2019

LOS ANGELES — Beyoncé has surprised her fans by releasing a soundtrack to her Netflix documentary "Homecoming." The album features 40 tracks including "Single Ladies" and "Crazy in Love." There's also a spec...

Filmmaker Knew ‘Right Away’ Ilhan Omar Was a Political Star

Jahziel Tello

March 14, 2019

Filmmaker Norah Shapiro explained how and why she made "Time for Ilhan" recently during Fresno State’s Cineculture series. The award-winning documentary captures the political rise of Ilhan Omar, who won a seat in the Minnesota Legislature before becoming t...

‘Simpsons’ Producers Pull Iconic Michael Jackson Episode

AP News

March 8, 2019

LOS ANGELES — The producers of "The Simpsons" are removing a classic episode that featured the voice of Michael Jackson. Executive producer James L. Brooks told The Wall Street Journal on Thursday "it feels ...

Picture of Rep. Ilhan Omar walking through the halls of the Capitol.

Maker of ‘Time for Ilhan’ Will Be at Fresno State on Friday

gvwire

February 27, 2019

By virtue of her background and a flair for visual story-telling, Norah Shapiro has emerged as an award-winning (and crowd inspiring) maker of independent documentaries. Valley residents will have the opport...

Black History Month: Celebrating Disney Animator Floyd Norman

gvwire

February 4, 2019

Floyd Norman is an award-winning animator and in 1956 became the first African American hired by Walt Disney. In 2017, he was named the Ford Freedom Award scholar for his efforts to improve the African American community and the world at large. The previ...

Photo of Thomas Erdbrink and his wife in Iran.

‘Our Man in Tehran’ Airs Tonight & Tuesday on ValleyPBS

gvwire

August 13, 2018

What is life like in Iran? New York Times correspondent Thomas Erdbrink teams up with Frontline to answer that question in a two-part documentary airing tonight and Tuesday (Aug. 14) on ValleyPBS and PBS sta...

Roe’s Video Pick: “The Confession Tapes”

Roe Borunda

October 17, 2017

Let's confess. Most all of us have binge-watched. Sometimes, it's a trashy guilty pleasure. Other times, it's something worthwhile. Well, this mini-documentary series from Netflix will keep you in front o...

Flag Will Remain on SoCal Police Cars After Vote

West Nile Virus Detected in Visalia Mosquito Trap

Valley Nut and Fruit Growers Get Relief in China Trade War

Tougher Vaccination Requirements Move Forward in California

Mapping US Counties Where Traffic Air Pollution Hurts Kids the Most

Key Conflicts Roil California’s Ever-Evolving Waterscape

Fewer Babies as US Birth Rate Fails to Rise With Economy

Is Privatizing Bookstores the Smart Move for Community Colleges?

Braves Offer Prayers for Hall of Famer Cox Following Stroke

NASCAR Strikes $2 Billion Deal, Will Gain a Dozen Tracks

Exhibits About Ali, Nature, Motorcycles Opening at Graceland

Police Cameras Track Hawks’ Family Time on Clovis Water Tower

Why UCLA Is More Important Than Cal-Berkeley

Walters: Trump Doing California a Bullet Train Favor

What Ramadan Means to Muslims: 4 Essential Reads

Walters: California Gets a Hollow Victory in Tax Battle

California’s Worsening Wildfires, Explained

Brand to Human Traffickers: All of Fresno Is Coming After You!

A Brief History of Fresno’s Spiral Garage

Notes on Spiral Garage Appraisal

Buttigieg Sells out Fundraiser at Iconic Hollywood Gay Bar

Details Revealed for Buttigieg’s ‘Hardball’ Town Hall in Fresno

Community Leaders and Groups React to Brand’s Shocking News

Six Will Battle for Brandau’s Vacated Seat. Hunsaker Doesn’t File.

How a California Couple Transformed Dead Land into a Farming Oasis

Obamas Unveil Slate of Series, Documentaries for Netflix

Beyoncé Drops Surprise New Album

Filmmaker Knew ‘Right Away’ Ilhan Omar Was a Political Star

‘Simpsons’ Producers Pull Iconic Michael Jackson Episode

Maker of ‘Time for Ilhan’ Will Be at Fresno State on Friday

Black History Month: Celebrating Disney Animator Floyd Norman

‘Our Man in Tehran’ Airs Tonight & Tuesday on ValleyPBS

Roe’s Video Pick: “The Confession Tapes”

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