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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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16:07

Mar. 26: A Fund For Crime Victims Faces Calls For...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/03/26

The California Victim Compensation Board – a state agency that offers funding for crime victims and their families – is ailing. A recent report from our news partner CalMatters found the agency is facing a backlog of claims and recently requested an additional $4 million from the state to keep up. Today we speak with University of San Francisco professor Gena Castro Rodriguez about these struggles. Castro Rodriguez has worked with crime survivors for more than 10 years. Plus, the latest news

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13:28

Mar. 25: The Signs That Point To More Affordable...

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2025/03/25

Affordable housing is becoming increasingly hard to find, even in the San Joaquin Valley. But housing stock might be changing – particularly in Clovis. A year after a settlement in a lawsuit related to a lack of affordable housing in the city, advocates for people experiencing homelessness are optimistic that more housing options are on the way. Fresnoland reporter Pablo Orihuela shares the latest in Clovis affordable housing. Plus, the latest news headlines: A statewide pesticide notification

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15:37

Mar. 24: Where The Fight Over Water Regulations Is...

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2025/03/24

Changes to water protection policy across the country are being debated under President Trump’s second term in the White House. Today, we talk with an environmental advocate on what he’s observing, especially around landmark laws like the Clean Water Act. Plus, the latest news headlines: A progressive House Democrat brings Medicaid message to Bakersfield, and the federal government sues a Valley farm company.

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15:38

Mar. 21: The Never Before Heard Orchestra Piece That...

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2025/03/21

A riveting orchestral piece that explores human emotion and scientific discovery is debuting in Fresno this weekend. Today, we talk with the Director of Orchestras at Fresno State, Thomas Lownehiem, who tells us more about the meaning of “Uranium 235,” a piece written just after the atomic bombings in Japan. Plus, the latest news headlines: United States Postal Service workers in Kern County protest possible changes by the Trump Administration and two new measles cases in the Central Valley.

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15:41

Mar. 20: Are Private Psychiatric Hospitals Failing...

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2025/03/20

Journalists at the San Francisco Chronicle newspaper investigated for-profit psychiatric hospitals in California and found the facilities have alarming rates of mismanagement. Those findings come as the state has tried to invest more in mental healthcare. Today, we speak with Cynthia Dizikes and Joaquin Palomino, the journalists behind the investigation, about their findings and what is being done about them. Plus, the latest news headlines: A second case of measles is confirmed in Fresno, and

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14:38

Mar. 19: Why Some In Fresno Want To Regulate Smoke Shops

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2025/03/19

Over 80 smoke shops are currently operating in the city of Fresno. A recent proposal to decrease that number went up before the Fresno City Council – but failed. Today we speak with Miguel Arias, a council member and the leading voice on regulating the shops. He tells us why he thinks this is a problem. Plus, the latest news headlines: Madera Community Hospital’s opening day, and a state senate seat in the Valley gets a new candidate.

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14:51

Mar. 18: A Central Valley Women’s Prison Runs Its Own...

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2025/03/18

The Central California Women’s Facility is one of the largest prisons housing only women. On today’s episode, we go inside the facility to hear about a unique program: the incarcerated people at the prison are running their own newspaper. We’ll hear how the idea for a news operation came to be, and how it inspires those who take part in it. Plus, the latest news headlines: Madera Community Hospital officially reopens, and Valley schools worry about federal cuts to food service programs.

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14:51

Mar. 17: What We Know About Measles Cases Right Now

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/03/17

Measles cases have now appeared in multiple U.S. states. Just last week, a case was confirmed in Fresno County. It was the first case of measles in two years for the region. So, how concerned should we be about emerging cases? In today’s episode, we speak with KFF Health News reporter Amy Maxmen to hear where we stand now. Plus, the latest news headlines: Homeowner insurance rates for some in California could go up this summer, and Fresno residents protest Tesla and Elon Musk.

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13:14

Mar. 14: What Lies Ahead For Student Loan Borrowers...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/03/14

President Donald Trump announced cuts to the Department of Education this week as part of a bigger promise to dismantle it. The department manages federal student loans. And the administration has already taken steps to change repayment and forgiveness options. On today’s show, we hear from one student loan borrower who is affected by the ongoing changes to student debt management, and he asks: what’s next? Plus, the latest news headlines: The ACLU seeks a court injunction in its lawsuit against the

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14:27

Mar. 13: How Central Valley Transgender People See...

Central Valley Daily ·

2025/03/13

President Donald Trump’s executive orders have reached directly into the lives of regular Americans. His second term in the White House has been marked by getting rid of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. The transgender community, in particular, has felt the direct results of these actions. Today we speak with a Central Valley reporter about what trans people in this region are saying about those actions. Plus the latest news headlines: New details about a case of measles in Fresno County,

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13:46

Mar. 12: California’s Student Athletes Are Seeing...

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2025/03/12

For decades, student-athletes at colleges saw very little compensation for their work outside of the classroom. But that’s changing. In today’s episode, we talk with CalMatters reporter Adam Echelman about how new athletic rules in California are helping student-athletes get more credit – and compensation – for their performance on the field. Plus, the latest news headlines: A case of measles is confirmed in Fresno County, and why a Fresno political group must pay a fine.

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14:36

Mar. 11: Months After An Immigration Raid In Kern...

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2025/03/11

The American Civil Liberties Union and a private law firm are challenging the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Border Patrol after an immigration raid was launched in Kern County in January. Attorneys accuse the immigration agencies of violating people’s rights during their operations. In today’s episode, we’ll hear what the ACLU is seeking in court. Plus, the latest news headlines: A political group is investigated over a campaign mailer in Fresno, and an elderly man challenges Fresno’s

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13:41

Mar. 10: How Will Fresno Cover A $20 Million Deficit?

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2025/03/10

The city of Fresno, California's fifth-largest city, is facing a $20 million deficit. In the coming months, the mayor and city council are expected to announce their plans to tackle the budget shortfall. Today, we speak with Fresnoland government accountability reporter Omar S. Rashad. He lays out what is causing the deficit and the potential solutions to fix it, including possible new taxes on residents. Plus, the latest news headlines: New details in Trump's order to dump Tulare County water and

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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?

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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...

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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...

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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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23:22

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...

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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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