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Central Valley Daily

The Central Valley’s daily news podcast. Hear headlines and interviews on the issues that matter to Central Valley residents, delivered in 15 minutes or less every weekday morning. The KVPR Newsroom brings you stories from communities across Central California, including Fresno, Merced, Bakersfield, Visalia, and the Central & Southern Sierra.

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12:34

June 18: Should Citizens Decide Voting Districts In...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/06/18

Who should determine the voting districts in Merced County? Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria has introduced a bill that would take control from county supervisors and instead put it in the hands of an 11-member citizens' commission. We unpack that idea with journalist Brianna Vaccari. Plus, the latest news headlines: What farm leaders are saying about Trump's immigration crackdown, and is livestock harming habitats in the Sierra Nevada?

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13:57

June 17: Can California Democrats Unite Their Party...

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2025/06/17

National Democrats have failed to find a united front since President Donald Trump’s re-election in 2024. So, what is the plan moving forward for California Democrats? We speak with Calmatters reporter Yue Stella Yu about the state party’s own dilemmas. Plus, the latest news headlines: A Valley mayor says Trump’s recent orders on immigration are contradictory, and a bus tour will call attention to the GOP’s cuts to social programs

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14:58

June 16: Was It Natural Talent or Hard Work? How...

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2025/06/16

Clovis North High School graduate McKay Madsen accomplished a feat not done in more than 100 years — winning back to back state championships in shot put and discus at this year’s California Track and Field Championships. On today’s episode of Central Valley Daily, we dive into McKay’s sports philosophy and explore how he balances natural talent and hard work.

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16:47

June 13: Sen. Adam Schiff Says Americans Should Be...

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2025/06/13

President Trump’s decision to federalize the National Guard in response to protests in Los Angeles has voters and elected officials on edge. California U.S. Senator Adam Schiff speaks to KVPR in this episode about what he views as growing concerns. Plus, the latest news headlines: Advocates say farmworkers are being targeted by immigration agents; and Yosemite National Park will soon open all of its campgrounds.

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15:14

June 12: What A Novel On Chinese Immigrants Can Teach...

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2025/06/12

Immigration is a fraught issue in the United States. Author Freeman Ng’s latest book, titled “Bridge Across the Sky,” explores the difficulties immigrants in the 1800s faced coming to the U.S. We explore Angel Island in San Francisco and the Chinese immigrant experience in this episode. Plus, the latest news headlines: Fresno’s sheriff weighs in on immigration protests in Los Angeles; and Fresno County has a public defender shortage.

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13:52

June 11: As California Regulates Groundwater Use, A...

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2025/06/11

The land beneath the Central Valley has been sinking since the 1920s. Stanford University researchers have found it’s happening at a record-breaking pace. We speak with them to hear what they say is a solution to stop – and potentially reverse – the sinking. Plus, the latest news headlines: Response grows to immigration protests in Los Angeles; and a traffic warning if you're headed to the Central Coast.

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15:31

June 10: Valley Air Quality Is At Its Worst in the...

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2025/06/10

The summer season brings hot temperatures and poor air quality to the San Joaquin Valley. In today’s episode, we revisit a conversation with former State Senator Dean Florez about how banning agricultural burning is one solution to fixing air quality. Plus, the latest news headlines: Residents in Fresno protest federal immigration actions in Los Angeles; and Tower District business owners pick up after vandalism.

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8:48

June 9: Debate Continues Around Transgender Athletes...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/06/09

The city of Clovis has found itself at the epicenter of a national debate about the role of transgender athletes in sports. That’s because a trans female athlete competed alongside cisgender girls from across the state at the state track and field championships that took place at Buchanan High School. The competition was the subject of intense debate before, during, and even after it took place, and now the Department of Justice has escalated the situation for public schools. KVPR reporter Samantha

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13:26

June 6: Beneath Sequoia National Park, We Venture...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/06/06

Have you ever seen cave bacon, or incandescent, lavender fairy pools? These are some of the many wonders visitors can now see at Crystal Cave beneath Sequoia National Park. KVPR Reporter Joshua Yeager tells us about what he saw on the first tour of the cave since it reopened after a parade of natural disasters. Plus, the latest news headlines: California’s big city mayors call for protecting homelessness funding; and what Newsom says about transgender athletes amid controversy.

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15:12

June 5: Can Fresno Successfully Execute A Deal With...

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2025/06/05

Fresno leaders crafted a so-called Project Labor Agreement in 2022 that sought to guarantee a workforce to take on construction projects. But the agreement has fallen short of expectations. We speak with Fresnoland reporter Julianna Morano about what changes could be made. Plus, the latest news headlines: Federal immigration officials allow a Bakersfield 4-year-old girl to stay in the country for now; and the Trump administration pulls funding for California’s High Speed Rail.

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13:26

June 4: The Pop Up Night Club Where Disabled Adults...

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2025/06/04

A night club in Merced is giving disabled adults a taste of the party life. Brianna Vaccari from our news partner The Merced Focus takes us inside Club 67 and tells us why it’s meaningful for those who are disabled, as well as those who care for them. Plus, the latest news headlines: A state bill would protect funding for schools whose students are absent during immigration raids; and President Trump ramps up pressure on California over a trans athlete.

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11:50

June 3: A Champion Speller From Fresno Reflects On...

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2025/06/03

Fresno native Ananya Vinay was 12 years old when she won the ultra-competitive Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2017. Now that this year’s champion has been crowned, KVPR’s Samantha Rangel talks with Vinay to hear how her own win all those years ago changed her life. Plus, the latest news headlines: Federal judge sentences man in Bitwise Industries fraud scheme; and Central Unified names a new superintendent.

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10:29

June 2: A Valley Program Hopes To Inspire Young Minds...

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2025/06/02

A program is helping students in rural Fresno County get an early look at university life. Central Valley Journalism Collaborative reporter Esther Quintanilla brings us the story on how students as young as kindergarten through 8th grade are taking part.

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15:04

May 30: Can This Controversial Housing Project Help –...

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2025/05/30

A proposed development that would bring 45,000 homes to southeastern Fresno is now top of mind for city officials. However, pursuing the project could be financially risky. Fresnoland’s Gregory Weaver discusses the controversial Southeastern Development Area project. Plus, the latest news headlines: Fresno County elected officials stand against a transgender athlete competing in Clovis, and Mexican residents in the Valley watch closely as elections are held this weekend.

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14:31

May 29: Kern County Grand Jury Calls Out Problems At...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/05/29

A recent Kern County Grand Jury report is highlighting problems within Child Protective Services. High staff turnover, inadequate funding and employee burnout are among the issues. We hear from a veteran social worker about what it’s like on the ground. Plus, the latest news headlines: Federal government investigates California as a trans athlete plans to participate in championships; a Bakersfield family is fighting a deportation order.

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14:39

May 28: How Does California Plan To Fix Its Budget?...

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2025/05/28

California is looking at deep cuts to balance its budget before the next fiscal year starting in July. But how is it going to get there, and what programs could suffer? We speak with CalMatters reporter Alexi Koseff, who gives us clues. Plus, the latest news headlines: President Trump threatens state funding over a trans athlete competing in Clovis this weekend, and KVPR mourns the death of long-time host Marv Allen.

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May 27: How Young Valley Spellers Get Ready For Big...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/05/27

The Scripps National Spelling Bee kicks off on Tuesday in Maryland, and a Fresno County speller is among those competing. This is the Super Bowl of spellers across the country. But how do students prepare for it? KVPR’s Samantha Rangel takes us behind the scenes.

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May 23: This Memorial Day Weekend, A Writer Recalls...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/05/23

Millions are observing Memorial Day this three-day weekend and recalling the service members in the U.S. military. On today’s episode, we bring you a conversation with author Steve Emerson. He talks to us about his book chronicling what it was like growing up during the Vietnam War. Plus, the latest news headlines: What the House budget bill could mean for Medicaid funding in the Valley, and a Porterville teacher is hailed as a hero after a stabbing attack in his classroom.

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12:37

May 22: As California’s Wildfire Season Approaches,...

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2025/05/22

Every year, residents in the western United States live under constant threat of wildfires. Staying informed is one way many stay out of danger. Today, we talk with Sehar Padmanabhan, a reporter with the Watch Duty app, who lays out how the service helps people stay updated on fires. Plus, the latest news headlines: A Porterville teacher is hailed as a hero as the stabbing suspect faces attempted murder charges, and Kern County workers reach a tentative deal with local government.

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12:51

May 21: California’s Poet Laureate Learned A Lot The...

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2025/05/21

Educator and poet Lee Herrick was reappointed this spring as California Poet Laureate for the next two years. Herrick traveled across the state during his first term to share his work. In this episode, he speaks with KVPR’s Samantha Rangel about what inspires his craft. Plus, the latest news headlines: Fresno County releases info on ICE jail transfers, and a Valley man recalls a Mexican ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge.

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