Aug. 11: Promising New Drug Offers Treatment For Valley Fever Infections

There may be hope for a new drug to treat the most severe cases of Valley fever. Olorofim has shown promising results in clinical trials. We speak to Dr. Fariba Donovan from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and Valley Fever Center for Excellence, who is researching the drug and a possible new rapid test to check for an infection. Plus, the latest news headlines: A long-awaited downtown Fresno housing project breaks ground; and a former nonprofit executive is sentenced for embezzlement. Today’s episode is hosted by Soreath Hok and produced by Jonathan Linden.