CapRadio | The Future of the San Joaquin Valley

UC Merced Opens with Fewer Valley Students Than Expected
Some one thousand students begin classes at UC Merced. Critics say only about a third of the freshman class is from the Central Valley.
Tuesday, September 6, 2005
A New Wine Country: Big Growth in San Joaquin Valley Wineries
San Joaquin Valley wine production is on the rise, and Lodi is one of the hot-spots. Donna Apidone talks with Mark Chandler of the Lodi-Woodbridge Winegrape Commission.
Tuesday, September 6, 2005
Rick Lehman
The Future is Bright for the San Joaquin Valley
As a former U-S Representative and state assemblyman from the San Joaquin Valley, Rick Lehman has seen big changes in the region over the last three decades. He talks with Mike Montgomery about implications for the future.
Wednesday, September 7, 2005
Political Clout is Growing in the San Joaquin Valley
The San Joaquin Valley is known for its superior agriculture, sometimes called the nation’s salad bowl. What it’s not known for is its political clout—instead it’s seen as more of a backwater. Many think that’s about to change.
Thursday, September 8, 2005
San Joaquin Valley Highway 99: A Road to the Future or the Past?
Opinions are divided over the fate of the 275-mile stretch of Highway 99 running through the Central Valley. Some want the legendary roadway to become part of the Interstate Highway system. But critics say the Valley doesn't need a second Interstate.
Friday, September 9, 2005