Each week San Joaquin Spotlight features in-depth conversations with guests from across the Valley who help to shape the region's future, in a wide range of fields. The program is hosted by 90.7 KFSR's Sevag Tateosian, and airs every Saturday at 1:30 PM and Sunday at 11:30 AM.
This week on San Joaquin Spotlight, KFSR's Sevag Tateosian talks to Jamie Ledezma and Sharon Johnson both with Susan G. Komen for the Cure Central Valley. The three talk about cancer, the Valley and much more.
This week on the program, KFSR's Sevag Tateosian talks to Liana Pino Senior Program Analyst with the Taxpayer Advocate Service, an organization funded by the IRS to help taxpayers with issues with their taxes.
This week on the program, KFSR's Sevag Tateosian talks to Michelle Maroot Diebert, a leader in the Livestrong Army. Michelle was instrumental in bringing the Livestrong movement to the Fresno area. The mission of Livestrong is raise funds and awareness for cancer.
This week on the program, KFSR’s Sevag Tateosian talks to Greg Barfield Homeless Prevention and Policy Manager at the City of Fresno. The two talk about the homeless situation in Fresno as well as Fresno First Steps Home a comprehensive, community-wide initiative to address homelessness in our community.
This week on the program, KFSR's Sevag Tateosian talks to Mark Keppler, Director of the Maddy Institute about its mission and goals. The two also talk about clean-air, the importance of getting involved in your community and programs offer by the institute.
This week on the program KFSR's Sevag Tateosian talks to Arche Rader, Director of the New Horizons Band and Orchestra, a 50 year-old and over group playing music as part of a class at Fresno State. The group has many members and has concerts around town. One member had not played her instrument for over 40 years until she joined the class and now plays daily.
This week on the program KFSR's Sevag Tateosian talks to Madlyn Wohlman-Rodriguez of the U.S. Housing and Urban Development's Office of University Partnerships. Ms. Wohlman-Rodriguez was in Fresno recently to talk about a new grant available to Hispanic Serving Institutions. The grant is up to 3 years and $600,000 and will be distributed in 2011.
This week on San Joaquin Spotlight, KFSR's Sevag Tateosian talks to Fresno City Councilmember elect Clint Olivier. The two talk about Clint's background, reason he ran for City Council and his work as a newscaster. We also learn about what some of his plans are while in office.
This week on the program, KFSR’s Sevag Tateosian talks to Martha Lucey, President of the Pacific Region of Clearpoint Credit Counseling Solutions, a national non-profit organization that helps consumers obtain a clear perspective of their financial situation through counseling and education. The two talk about the credit, debt management and much more.
This week on San Joaquin Spotlight, KFSR's Sevag Tateosian talks to Lanny Knight, Executive Director of Chrysalis House, a non-profit adoption agency that has been in Fresno since 1985. The two talk about the adoption process, impact of the economy on adoptions and common misconceptions about adoption from the general public.
This week on San Joaquin Spotlight, KFSR's Sevag Tateosian talks to world-renowned musical director Paul Gemignani about his public event hosted by the CSU Summer Arts Program. The two also talk about his career, the difficulties of making it in theater and his Emmy Award.
This week on San Joaquin Spotlight, KFSR's Sevag Tateosian talks to Chris Schneider, Executive Director for Central California Legal Services, a non-profit law firm dedicated to advancing justice and empowering people. The two talk about legal issues faced by CCLS clients, as well as other services they provide. CCLS has offices in Fresno, Merced and Visalia.
This week on San Joaquin Spotlight, KFSR's Sevag Tateosian talks to Tim Phillips, District Manager for Fresno Mosquito & Vector Control District. The two talk about mosquitoes, mosquito control, the way the district is set up and much more.
This week on San Joaquin Spotlight, KFSR’s Sevag Tateosian talks to former Fresno State soccer player Chijioke Ogbodo about life in the San Joaquin Valley. Ogbodo came to Fresno State from Nigeria, where he played for the Nigerian national team. The two talk about the differences and similarities between the American and African cultures.
This week on San Joaquin Spotlight, KFSR's Sevag Tateosian talks to Bob Hand, Executive Director of Resources for Independence Center Valley about his organization's efforts in empowering people with disabilities. The two also talk about some misconceptions regarding people with disabilities.
This week on the program, KFSR's Sevag Tateosian talks to Tracy Newel, Centennial Project Coordinator about the events celebrating the 100th anniversary of Fresno State. Sevag also talks to Jan Minami of the Downtown Association of Fresno about the recent developments in Downtown, including the Property-Based Business Improvement District (PBID) proposal.
This week on the program, KFSR’s Sevag Tateosian talks to Dr. Katherine Flores, Director of the Latino Center for Medical Education and Research in Fresno, located on the Fresno campus of the University of California, San Francisco. The two talk about the Hispanic population, the Doctors Academy that she established, and much more.
This week on San Joaquin Spotlight, KFSR's Sevag Tateosian talks to Jeffrey G. Purvis Professor of Constitutional Law at San Joaquin College of Law. The two talk about the Constitution, health-care, the Supremacy Clause and much more.
This week on the program, KFSR's Sevag Tateosian talks to Dr. Antonio Avalos of the Department of Economics at California State University, Fresno about the recent study, "Assessing Financial Literacy Among California's Central Valley.
This week on the program KFSR’s Sevag Tateosian talks about going green with Tom Cotter, one of the founders of greenfresno.org. We learn about vehicles that use vegetable oil to operate, solar power, as well as the upcoming green events in Fresno.
This week on San Joaquin Spotlight, KFSR's Sevag Tateosian talks to Joy Quigley, President of Fresno Filmworks about the film festival this year at the Tower Theater. Sevag also talks to Mike Firpo, Executive Director for First Tee of Fresno about his organization’s efforts to impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.
This week on San Joaquin Spotlight KFSR's Sevag Tateosian talks to Jeanette Sutherlin with Trauma Intervention Programs (TIP) of Fresno County Inc. about her organization's effort to ensuring that those who are emotionally traumatized in emergency situations receive the assistance they need. Sevag also talks to Jennifer Johnson and Camilla Sutherland about Junior League of Fresno, an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
This week on San Joaquin Spotlight, KFSR's Sevag Tateosian talks to Elizabeth Jonasson, Community Outreach Coordinator for the City of Fresno. The two talk about the importance of filling out the Census and other ways to get involved in City Hall.
This week on San Joaquin Spotlight, KFSR’s Sevag Tateosian talks to Dr. Steve Perry, Principal of Capital Preparatory Magnet School about education, children and Capital Prep. Dr. Perry will be in Fresno for a talk at a local high school One-hundred percent of students who graduate from Capital Prep go on to four-year colleges. Sevag also talks to Barry Falke, CEO of Rotary Storyland Playland about over 3 million dollars of improvement to the facility.
This week on the program, KFSR’s Sevag Tateosian talks to Jan Pearson, Dean of San Joaquin College of Law in Clovis. The two of them talk about the past, present and future of the school as well as information for those interested in the study of law. SJCL has many grads practicing law in the Central Valley.
This week on the San Joaquin Spotlight, KFSR's Sevag Tateosian talks to Donna Gavello, Executive Director for the new non-profit FACES (Fresno Arts Culture Entertainment and Sports) about the upcoming events in Downtown Fresno. The two also talk about some new festivals that will take place this year on the Fulton Mall. FACES is dedicated solely on bringing people to Downtown Fresno.
This week on San Joaquin Spotlight, KFSR’s Sevag Tateosian talks to Cindy Dunn with Fresno Arts Council about art, artists and the economy. Sevag also talks to Suzanne Moreno, Founder and CEO of Encourage Tomorrow, an organization dedicated to providing educational programs for individuals.
This week on San Joaquin Spotlight, KFSR's Sevag Tateosian talks to Shauna, Kyle, Jason and Ernesto, all with Big Brothers Big Sisters. They talk about National Mentoring Month and Bowl for Kids Sake, as well as what entails to be a Big Brother or Big Sister.
This week on San Joaquin Spotlight, KFSR's Sevag Tateosian talks to author, astrologer and Fresno resident Hazel Dixon-Cooper about her latest book "Work on a Rotten Day," which is part 4 of a 4 part series. Hazel is also Cosmopolitan Magazine's Bedtime Astrologer.
Each week San Joaquin Spotlight features in-depth conversations with guests from across the Valley who help to shape the region's future, in a wide range of fields. The program is hosted by 90.7 KFSR's Sevag Tateosian, and airs every Saturday at 1:30 PM and Sunday at 11:30 AM.