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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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14:59

July 9: Lawmakers Voted For Insurance Companies to...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/07/09

Large employers in California now have to cover fertility care for policyholders, including IVF. But lawmakers have delayed the coverage, potentially leaving families trying to conceive in a lurch. We speak to freelance journalist Sarah Kwon about what this means for a Central Valley family. Plus, the latest news headlines: Attorney General Rob Bonta responds to military presence at Los Angeles park; and a former employee speaks out about a suicide death at a Valley meat plant.

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15:17

July 8: He Came Here Legally. So Why Did a Fresno...

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2025/07/08

On today’s episode of Central Valley Daily, we bring you the story of Yan Garcia-Heredia, who legally immigrated to the U.S. from Venezuela. After he was arrested in Mendota in connection to a robbery, charges were dropped – and yet he is being held in ICE custody. San Francisco Chronicle reporter Raheem Hosseini has covered this case closely, and explains what’s at stake.Plus, the latest news headlines: why mothers who lost sons held a protest yesterday in Hanford; and what new research says about

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13:14

July 7: Is Fire The Solution – Or Problem – To Help...

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2025/07/07

Wildfires in recent years have ravaged Giant Sequoia groves in California’s Sierra Nevada. But it turns out less-intense fire can actually be a tool for forest regeneration. Assistant Cooperative Extension Forest and Fuels Specialist Kristen Shive of UC Berkeley breaks down the latest research on sequoia restoration and addresses why human intervention can be controversial.

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14:53

July 3: Amid Trump’s Immigration Crackdown, Faith...

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2025/07/03

Fresno faith leaders are speaking out about the way the Trump administration has handled protests against immigration enforcement in places such as Los Angeles. They recently penned a letter raising alarm about further actions by the government. We speak with a reverend who joined the letter about what concerns he and others have. Plus, the latest news headlines: Fresno police catch an alleged serial rapist using a novel technique; and how state legislators aim to track water usage at large data

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15:08

July 2: Why This Valley Community Could Lose Its Only...

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2025/07/02

A community of homeowners in western Stanislaus County are facing a 200 percent increase to their water bills. That’s because the agency that supplies water is threatening to stop. Lois Henry, CEO and Editor of SJV Water, breaks down the water woes of Diablo Grande. Plus, the latest news headlines: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno files for bankruptcy; and the federal government moves to take control of state oil permitting.

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13:03

July 1: In An Effort To Conserve Water, A New Problem...

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2025/07/01

The San Joaquin Valley is considered the nation’s breadbasket. But it is increasingly becoming a dustier place to live. New research co-authored by UC Merced professors shows efforts to conserve groundwater in the face of drought may be worsening the region’s dust problem. Plus, the latest news headlines: Fresno gets much-needed funding to continue downtown revitalization; and air quality officials caution against too many fireworks this Fourth of July.

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11:34

June 30: How Doulas Are Filling A Critical Gap In...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/06/30

Expectant mothers in Mariposa County often have to drive close an hour to the nearest hospital. In this maternal healthcare desert, doulas are helping fill a critical need for families. KVPR’s Rachel Livinal brings us more on how this support system is growing in the Sierra Nevada foothills.

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16:34

June 27: A Future With Less Snow? Scientists Say We...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/06/27

A recent report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows snowpack in the Western U.S. is rapidly melting. We speak to Climatologist Dan McEvoy about what kind of conditions this phenomenon creates. Plus, the latest news headlines: A new heat dashboard shows Latino communities are hit harder; and a west Fresno school is first in the nation to be named after a Sikh activist.

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13:44

June 26: What Will Mass Deportations Cost...

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2025/06/26

California’s economy is deeply intertwined with people without legal status. And as mass deportations threaten communities and the state’s workforce, billions could be on the line for the state. We speak with a UC Merced researcher about the potential impacts. Plus, the latest news headlines: A Valley group opposes plans for an ICE facility in Kern County; and what the federal government is saying about California’s trans athlete policy weeks after controversy.

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14:54

June 25: Public Media Funding Is At Risk Of Major...

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2025/06/25

Reducing government spending has been a hallmark of President Trump’s second term in office. On today’s episode, KVPR President and General Manager Joe Moore discusses what the station stands to lose if funding cuts are approved against the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Plus, the latest news headlines: A state bill seeks to protect doctors who prescribe abortion medication; and Fresno County goes after illegal dog and cat breeders.

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13:46

June 24: Measure C Gave Fresno County Highways And...

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2025/06/24

Since the 1980s, residents in Fresno County have paid a half-cent sales tax that has funded road repairs and public transportation. The measure will now soon be up for renewal. We hear what the measure has accomplished. Plus, the latest news headlines: Most of the Valley is now facing drought; and Bakersfield is among areas getting the Hollywood treatment.

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June 23: As Deportations Continue, Will Workers Show...

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2025/06/23

Central California is home to the nation's biggest agricultural economy, and farmers worry that the fear of immigration raids could lead to labor shortages as the harvest season arrives. KVPR's Joshua Yeager brings us a report on the concerns.

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June 19: Cyclists Pedal to Kaiser Pass This Weekend...

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2025/06/19

This weekend, cyclists will pedal thousands of feet into the Sierra National Forest for the “Climb to Kaiser.” The annual ride is ranked as one of the top 10 toughest rides in America. Fresno Cycling Club President Dennis Ball tells us why people take on the grueling challenge.Plus, the latest news headlines: President Trump made renewed calls to defund the High Speed Rail, a UC Merced study shows mass deportations could impact California’s economy, and the CEO of Kaweah Health announces his

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12:34

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

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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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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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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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