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Nadine Ono

Helping California’s diverse small farmers thrive through drought and upheaval
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UC Small Farm Advisor assists Central Valley farmers navigate regulations and other challenges big and small

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PolicyWise Episode 25: Closing the Digital Divide with Jacob Martinez
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Digital NEST founder talks about closing the digital divide to give underserved communities and youth equal opportunity

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PolicyWise Episode 24: Pride Month with Jewel Hurtado
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Kingsburg city councilmember and youngest elected official in the region advocates for the LGBTQ+ community in the Central Valley town

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PolicyWise Episode 23: Creating an Economic Safety Floor with Former Mayor of Stockton Michael Tubbs
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This week’s episode highlights bringing the youth voice directly to the decision-making table and Tubbs’ guaranteed income program

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Forward Thinker: Fresno’s Thomas Esqueda Aims to Build More Inclusive Path for the City
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CA FWD CEO Micah Weinberg interviews the city manager who made reinvesting in underserved communities and reimagining Fresno his mission

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Episode 22: The CSU System with Dr. Joseph Castro
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Hosts Demetria Wack and Michael Wiafe talk to the leader of the largest four-year public university system in the country

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More than an internship, Fresno program closing the local gap in career pipeline for young people
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Career Nexus involves industry, soft-skills training, coaching and more to build a “farm team” for region’s employers

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Episode 21: Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Gia Vang and Wenda Fong
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This week’s guests discuss representation, anti-Asian violence and how they have kept their heritage close to them as they’ve progressed in their careers

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As California reopens, these regions lead charge for economic equity
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Learn about efforts to build regional, collaborative and inclusive economic development

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