In Short

Stories from the San Joaquin Valley

A series of interviews with civic entrepreneurs from California's Central Valley.

Highway 99

In an effort to elevate what’s working in the Central Valley, Daniel Burt conducted a series of interviews with civic entrepreneurs from California’s Central Valley. The stories below show how people are innovating in the often overlooked region of California.

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From Silicon to…Central Valley?

The the unbridled enthusiasm for Fresno’s revitalization, is turning old challenges into new opportunities.

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Coding a Way out of Poverty

Can coding combat community conditions in California?

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Forging Informed Citizens

One way to revitalize local journalism? Start with the youngest members of our communities.

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Daniel Burt

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Stories from the San Joaquin Valley