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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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15:54

Mar. 7: How Efforts To Cut Medicaid Could Affect The...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/03/07

Republicans in Congress are zeroing in on Medicaid as they look to make big cuts to bring the federal budget in light with President Trump’s agenda. But the idea is not going over well with voters – including those in Republican districts. Today on the show, we get a sense of the role Medicaid plays on the ground. For that, we speak with Fresno area health researcher Tania Pacheco-Werner. Plus, the latest news headlines: Democratic Rep. Jim Costa and Gov. Gavin Newsom spark controversy in their

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12:29

Mar. 6: Should We Leave Behind ‘El Niño’ and ‘La...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/03/06

The weather terms “El Niño” and “La Niña” have long been indicators of how wet a year is likely to be. El Niño years are typically predicted to be super wet years, while La Niña years are considered dry. But new research suggests those forecasts aren’t always accurate. We speak with UC San Diego oceanographer Rosa Luna-Niño about why – and what she suggests we look at instead. Plus, the latest news headlines, including: Mass worker protests in Kern County and why two eagles in the San Bernardino

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12:59

Mar. 5: What’s Behind Mass Bee Die Offs?

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/03/05

Spring is weeks away, and it’s time for crops like almond farms to bloom. A key part of that process is bees, but they’re dying in large numbers. Today, we speak with San Francisco Chronicle reporter Maliya Ellis about this concerning phenomenon to hear what’s behind it and what it could mean for the Central Valley. Plus, the latest news headlines: DOGE cuts are hitting the Valley, and the Sierra Nevada snowpack is so far lower than last year.

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14:44

Mar. 4: The State Of National Parks As Mass Layoffs...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/03/04

National parks across the United States were already understaffed. But in recent weeks, the Trump administration's efforts to reduce the size of the federal government have led to even more uncertainty. So, what does that mean for the parks ahead of the busiest times of the year? Today, we talk with Bloomberg journalist Laura Bliss about how the layoffs are affecting the park service. Plus, the latest news headlines: Concern over where to dump California wildfire debris, and two men are accused of

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14:18

Mar. 3: Fresno Native Talks About Helping Write Music...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/03/03

The 2025 Oscars are now behind us. And many of us witnessed our favorite movies take home awards for costume, design and picture. But another important part of films is the music. On today’s show, we speak with Fresno native Jeff Atamajian about what it means to be a film music orchestrator. Atmajian had a role in orchestrating music for the latest hit movie “Wicked.” Plus, the latest news headlines: California’s latest snowpack results and changes coming to the Big Fresno Fair.

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Mar. 1: How NPR’s Tamara Keith Sees This Moment In US...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/03/01

Tamara Keith grew up here in the Central Valley before eventually heading to the University of California at Berkeley to study philosophy. From there, she spent some years reporting news in various positions before landing a job as Senior White House Correspondent with National Public Radio. On this bonus episode of Central Valley Daily, we sit down with Keith to discuss her Valley roots and what it’s like to report in Washington, D.C., during these times. Plus, she shares her views on a recent

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14:37

Feb. 28: English-Learner Students At This Valley...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/02/28

In one school district in the Central Valley, students and teachers are seeing surprising learning improvements among English learners. That’s despite a pandemic causing learning delays for many students. In today’s episode, we talk with Esther Quintanilla, a reporter with the Central Valley Journalism Collaborative, about what’s behind the learning improvements. Plus, the latest news headlines: A Fresno police officer accuses the city of retaliation, and what do voters think of President Trump so

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14:22

Feb. 27: Comedian Paula Poundstone Talks Comedy – And...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/02/27

Whether you know Paula Poundstone as a stand-up comedian, actor, or panelist on NPR’s popular quiz show Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me, she’s a long-time comedy veteran. She’s making two tour stops in the Valley this coming weekend, and she sat down with KVPR producer Jonathan Linden for this episode to talk about authenticity on stage, her evolution as a performer, and life with a house full of animals. Plus, the latest news headlines: The ACLU is suing the Department of Homeland Security over January’s

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12:09

Feb. 26: Changes Coming For Customers Who Use The...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/02/26

The 559 area code in the San Joaquin Valley is running out of availability. So what do we do when that happens? On today’s episode, we speak with a regulator from the California Public Utilities Commission to hear how the agency fixes these issues. Plus, the latest news headlines: Water allocations increasing for Valley farmers and a new guilty plea tied to Bitwise Industries.

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13:51

Feb. 24: Why The San Joaquin River Is At The Center...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/02/25

The San Joaquin River, just along the City of Fresno, offers recreation and a getaway from city life. But it also provides another crucial resource: gravel. The multinational company Cemex is proposing to dig deeper for the resource, but community residents are trying to stop the project. Today, we speak with Sharon Weaver from the San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust about the concerns she and others have about the proposal. Plus, the latest news headlines: Yosemite National Park

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15:20

Feb. 24: The Lucrative Farm Tax Break You Probably...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/02/24

A California farm tax break approved in the 1960s is still helping produce profits for farmland owners today. But a new investigation by the news website Fresnoland is shining light on the unequal distribution of those profits. Today, we speak with Fresnoland’s Gregory Weaver, who breaks down The Williamson Act.Plus, the latest news headlines: Protest against Republicans are planned over proposed medicaid cuts, and Fresno State basketball players are accused of sports betting.

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15:46

Feb. 21: Author Mas Masumoto On Finding The ‘Sounds...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/02/21

Japanese-American author and local Valley farmer Mas Masumoto has written over a dozen books. His latest takes on a different angle – and sound. In this episode, we talk with him about the idea behind “Shadow Music” and other work it inspired. Plus, the latest news headlines: Trump officials attack California’s high-speed rail project and new research on bird flu safety among Valley workers.

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11:48

Feb. 20: Inside The World’s Largest Farm Trade Show...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/02/20

Every year, the city of Tulare doubles its population when the world’s largest farm trade show comes to town. The World Ag Expo wrapped up last week, but in today’s episode, KVPR reporter Kerry Klein brings us a story from the show’s grounds. We hear what makes the expo so attractive and what it takes to make it happen. Plus, the latest news headlines: Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s next move and Valley food banks' worries.

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13:23

Feb. 19: The Legacy Of Cesar Chavez Lives On, Along A...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/02/19

Decades after his death, Cesar Chavez continues to influence the region of California where he lived and died. There have been numerous ways he has been remembered, too. In today’s episode, we speak with Venancio Gaona, a retired educator who has spent many years fighting to honor Chavez by placing his name along a long stretch of road in Fresno. Gaona tells us about the meaning behind the effort. Plus, the latest news headlines, including how atmospheric rivers are influencing our rainy seasons and

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11:05

Feb. 18: ‘Find Yourself.’ How A Former US Poet...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/02/18

Joy Harjo made history when she became the first Native American to be named U.S. Poet Laureate. She’s a guest in an upcoming San Joaquin Valley Town Hall lecture in Fresno. In today’s episode, we speak with her to hear how she finds inspiration for her work. Plus, the latest headlines, including charges being formally filed against a former Kern County supervisor and a new state bill that wants to improve wastewater testing.

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Feb. 14: De-Stigmatizing The Challenges Facing Women...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/02/14

Agriculture has long been perceived as a male-dominated industry. However, women are increasingly taking on leadership and management roles in the field. At this year’s World Ag Expo in Tulare, challenges facing women in agriculture were the focus of one seminar. In this episode, KVPR sits down with Amy Wolfe of the California Farmland Trust to talk about this topic. Plus, the latest news headlines, including Fresno appointing a new police chief and local sheriffs' calling for reform to California's

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Feb. 13: Examining The State Of California’s Levees,...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/02/13

There is a crucial part of California’s water infrastructure that is key to preventing flooding. They’re called levees, and you may see them in your own community. Today, we break down the importance of these systems and how they’re holding up. Emily Zentner from The California Newsroom brings us why levees are important and the questions we still have about their sustainability. Plus, the latest news headlines, including a Kern County bakery discrimination case being reversed and what we saw at the

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12:36

Feb. 12: The Danger Of Bird Flu On Our Domestic Cats

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/02/12

Bird flu has wreaked havoc on dairy cattle, poultry, and egg prices. But now, there’s a risk to even one of our most beloved household pets: cats. Today, we speak with Sarah Boden, who recently reported on this topic for KFF Health News. She explains how cats have become vulnerable to the virus. Plus, the latest news headlines, including new maps revealing the state’s fire risk and advocacy groups pushing for awareness of farmworker deportations.

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12:58

Feb. 11: Funding At Stake For The Tiny Fish At Center...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/02/11

President Donald Trump is cutting funding for a lab that studies a small fish known as the Delta Smelt. The tiny fish are an indicator species, meaning they help reveal the health of the ecosystems where they live. But the fish have also become a symbol of the tension between environmental groups and many politicians. Today we’re talking with John Buse from the Center for Biological Diversity about the future of the fish. Plus, the latest news headlines, including the latest on the reopening of

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Feb. 10: National Immigration Debate Reaches Fresno...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/02/10

The immigration debate over President Trump’s enforcement policies has reached classrooms. In recent weeks, hundreds of Central Valley students have walked out of class and protested in the street because they are concerned about mass deportation efforts. Today, we speak with Esther Quintanilla, a reporter at the Central Valley Journalism Collaborative, about how schools and educators are responding to immigration concerns among students and parents. Plus, the latest news headlines, including how

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