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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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14:31

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?...

Central Valley Daily ·

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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14:20

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,...

Central Valley Daily ·

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...

Central Valley Daily ·

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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May 20: Staffing Shortages Are Hitting The National...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/05/20

The Trump administration’s efforts to scale down federal agencies have partly led to worker shortages, including at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. We speak with Washington Post reporter Scott Dance about how that is having an effect on staffing levels for NOAA’s National Weather Service office in Hanford and other locations. Plus, the latest news headlines: A teen girl is stabbed inside a Porterville classroom, and homelessness goes up in Fresno and Madera counties.

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10:24

May 19: Students Living Under Cloud Of Uncertainty As...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/05/19

Earlier this year, a wave of international students suddenly had their visas and work permits revoked by the Trump Administration. This comes as the federal government cracks down on immigration enforcement more broadly. Students eventually gained their permits and visas back, but it left them feeling uncertain about their future. KVPR’s Rachel Livinal joins us to discuss the effect of these changes at places like UC Merced.

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14:22

May 16: Have You Ever Dreamed Of Riding A Motorcycle?...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/05/16

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Today, we hear how a family-owned Harley-Davidson dealership in Fresno, California, is helping would-be riders get a taste of riding with a free course this weekend. Plus, the latest news headlines: A missing hiker in the Sierra Nevada has been found safe, and Sen. Adam Schiff is pushing to reverse USDA field office closures.

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14:05

May 15: Danger Lurks For California’s Prison...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/05/15

Two prisons in the small city of Corcoran in Kings County nearly flooded when Tulare Lake returned in 2023. A recent state audit found that it would have taken at least three days for the prisons to evacuate in an emergency. KVPR’s Kerry Klein discusses some of the problems state prisons face in cases of an emergency. Plus, the latest news headlines: Teenage Clovis shooting suspects appear in court for the first time, and Community Health System settles in an alleged fraud case.

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14:45

May 14: The Number of Senior Citizens Is Growing. Do...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/05/14

Baby boomers are aging, and that means the number of senior citizens is on the rise. However, there are not enough medical providers in the San Joaquin Valley to treat this aging population. Journalist Tim Sheehan explains the state of healthcare for Valley seniors. Plus, the latest news headlines: What a civil grand jury report says about Fresno Unified, and Valley healthcare jobs could be impacted if cuts are made to Medicaid.

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14:33

May 13: California’s Black Bear Population Is...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/05/13

Black bears are endemic to North America. And California has the second-largest population of black bears in the country, after Alaska. Today, we talk with Arjun Dheer from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife about how the state manages a ballooning population. Plus, the latest news headlines: Fresno files first wage theft lawsuit under new law, and a popular Fresno shopping center is sold.

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May 12: Why Is Affordable Housing Hard To Build In...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/05/12

Affordable housing projects in the city of Merced are taking off. But it’s a different story in its neighboring rural towns. Today we speak with reporter Alma Villegas about why increasing the affordable housing stock is so challenging in this county, especially as California continues to face a housing shortage. .

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May 9: The Diocese Of Fresno Reacts To Pope Leo XIV –...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/05/09

Smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday in Vatican City, signaling a new pope had been elected. Chandler Marquez, spokesman for the Diocese of Fresno, witnessed the moment firsthand. He talks to us about Pope Leo XIV, the first person from the United States to lead the Catholic Church. Plus, the latest news headlines: House members reintroduce bill that would offer legal status for farmworkers, and a new fee system is coming to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.

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14:51

May 8: The Trump Administration Slashed A Program...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/05/08

The national AmeriCorps program incentivizes service and volunteerism in communities. But the federal government ordered millions cut from it. Today, we speak with EdSource reporter Lasherica Thornton about how those cuts are affecting Valley programs.Plus, the latest news headlines: A tiny bug triggers emergency declarations in the Valley, and what a new study says about the impacts of wildfire smoke.

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14:52

May 7: Why The LDS Church Is Facing Accusations of...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/05/07

We speak with Alex Riggins, reporter with the San Diego Union-Tribune. He has pored over court documents that highlight alleged child sex abuse by leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across California, including here in the Central Valley. Plus, the latest news headlines: President Trump says he won’t fund California’s high-speed rail, and DOGE wants to cut a Kern County farm agency’s office lease.

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14:33

May 6: Voters Wanted A Tougher Stance On Crime In...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/05/06

We talk with Magnus Lofstrom, policy director and senior fellow with the Public Policy Institute of California, about how counties are implementing Proposition 36. Voters approved the measure in November amid frustration with crime. Plus, the latest news headlines: Cal Fire’s wildfire outlook for the summer, and a Valley high school mascot is competing to be the best in the nation.

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May 5: Sen. Alex Padilla On Trump’s First 100 Days...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/05/05

California Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla sat down with KVPR for an interview about legislation he is hoping to get through Congress and on President Trump’s desk. It would address wildfire policies. Padilla also weighs in on Trump’s second term so far.

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May 2: Second San Joaquin Valley Bookfest Takes Place...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/05/02

We speak with author and Bakersfield native Pam Muñoz Ryan about her writing process. She’s among the writers you should expect to see at this year’s San Joaquin Valley Bookfest. Plus, the latest news headlines: Kamala Harris’s first major speech against President Trump, and a new report says two Valley prisons are at risk of flooding.

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14:34

May 1: Can Progressives Get Voters In A Ruby Red...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/05/01

KVPR reporter Joshua Yeager reports on recent visits by progressive politicians to Kern County, a conservative bastion in liberal California. Yeager discusses how voters are responding to recent shifts in national politics. Plus, the latest news headlines: Workers observe “May Day” occasion; and funding for a program that protects a fox species is pulled from a Valley university.

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