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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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12:35

Oct. 24: Are We Mishandling The Response To Bird Flu?

Central Valley Daily ·

2024/10/24

At the center of the bird flu outbreak response in the United States is not one but numerous state and federal agencies. A new report in Vanity Fair examines whether a more unified response is needed to tame the outbreak. We speak with the writer Katherine Eban on her findings. Plus, the latest news headlines, including former Congressman Devin Nunes facing a tough time at Trump Media, and why immigrant rights groups are worried about Prop. 36.

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11:15

Oct. 23: How A Valley Non-Profit Is Helping Take On...

Central Valley Daily ·

2024/10/23

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Marjaree Mason Center in Fresno offers a safe space for those impacted. We speak with leaders about the center's efforts to raise awareness and help survivors. Plus, the latest news headlines, including, a new study on carbon emissions from UC Merced researchers, and what an audit says about releasing sex offenders into society.

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10:56

Oct. 22: What You Might Not Know About Bakersfield’s...

Central Valley Daily ·

2024/10/22

In a new book, a Bakersfield College professor explores the lesser-known history of civil rights with a focus on Bakersfield. Oliver Rosales, who has a doctorate in history, discusses his research and highlights how ethnic studies courses made it into local schools. Plus, the latest news headlines, including a Kern County supervisor’s office being searched and the Westboro Baptist Church plans to protest at two Valley schools.

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12:55

Oct. 21: Almonds vs. Pests. Researchers Get Creative...

Central Valley Daily ·

2024/10/21

Last year, the navel orangeworm killed nearly 4% of California's almonds before they could even make it to supermarket shelves. Researchers in the Central Valley are now developing a technique to fight back. We speak with David Haviland of the UC Cooperative Extension to discuss the solution and ongoing research. Plus, the latest news headlines, including new Fresno State graduates from a state prison and fake county letters reaching Merced area residents.

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11:14

Oct. 18: Delano’s Filipino Culture On Display This...

Central Valley Daily ·

2024/10/18

After a five-year hiatus, the Philippine Weekend festival is returning to Delano, California. We speak with one of the festival’s organizers about the festival’s meaning and hear about the deeper history of Filipinos in the city. Plus, the latest news headlines, including a first-ever brew fest coming to Fresno and a Clovis Unified faculty group being ordered to disband.

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11:58

Oct. 17: Merced County’s Idea To Maintain Public...

Central Valley Daily ·

2024/10/17

Merced County leaders say funding is needed to sustain its sheriff and fire departments. On Nov. 5th, voters will decide whether a tax on them through Measure R is a way to do that. Brianna Vaccari, a reporter with The Merced Focus newsroom, discusses how Measure R would work. Plus, the latest news headlines, including, cooler temperatures coming to the Valley, and sentencing is delayed for the Bitwise Industries co-founders.

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11:28

Oct. 16: Clovis Will Soon Have District-Based City...

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2024/10/16

Following the threat of a lawsuit, the City of Clovis will move to district-based city council elections starting in 2026. Gregory Weaver, a reporter with Fresnoland, discusses what that means and why the city has historically been resistant to the change. Plus, the latest news headlines, including rising numbers of bird flu cases in the Valley and supervisor candidates in Kern County, face off in a debate.

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13:57

Oct. 15: The Very Tight Race To Control California’s...

Central Valley Daily ·

2024/10/15

Voters in the Central Valley’s 22nd Congressional district have faced an onslaught of political advertisements this election season for the race between Democrat Rudy Salas and Republican incumbent David Valadao. KVPR’s Joshua Yeager reports on the stakes and what voters say it will take for Democrats to take control.Plus, the latest news headlines, including how displaced oil workers in Kern County are getting support, and a state proposition looks to enshrine same-sex marriage in the

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12:14

Oct. 14: Burned-Out Wildland Firefighters Are Also...

Central Valley Daily ·

2024/10/14

Much of the land in the Sierra Nevada is protected by firefighters from the U.S. Forest Service. But in recent years, the agency has struggled to keep fire crews fully staffed, as many firefighters have left for better pay. Journalist Gabrielle Cannon, with The Guardian newspaper, discusses what’s been done to raise firefighter pay.Plus, the latest news headlines, including a third racehorse death at The Big Fresno Fair and more on the Bird Flu outbreak in cattle across Tulare County.

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10:53

Oct. 11: This Election, California Schools Are Asking...

Central Valley Daily ·

2024/10/11

This election, voters across the state and the Central Valley will decide on whether or not to approve school bond measures aimed at addressing major – and costly – infrastructure needs. EdSource reporter Lasherica Thornton discusses how much some districts are asking for and what the funds would cover.Plus, the latest news headlines, including the search for Fresno’s next police chief and Sikh-Americans from the Valley march to the state’s capital.

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12:38

Oct. 10: Can Young People Flip This Critical House...

Central Valley Daily ·

2024/10/10

In the northern San Joaquin Valley, Congressional District 13 is a toss-up this election, and has the potential to shape the makeup of Congress. KVPR’s Rachel Livinal reports from the district on how young people could be a deciding factor on whether the seat goes to a Republican or a Democrat.Plus, the latest news headlines, including, a scary plane landing in Bakersfield, and a valley fever bill goes to Congress.

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11:52

Oct. 9: Fewer Undocumented Students Are Enrolling In...

Central Valley Daily ·

2024/10/09

New research shows that at California public universities, there’s been a significant drop in the enrollment of low-income undocumented students. Bill Kidder with the UCLA Civil Rights Projects discusses the study's findings and what may be behind the drop in enrollment.Plus, the latest news headlines, including, the bird flu’s impacts on industries other than dairy in the Valley, and the iconic Hanford business up for sale.

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11:00

Oct. 8: A Retired Fresno Teacher Joins Recovery...

Central Valley Daily ·

2024/10/08

The American Red Cross deployed over a thousand disaster workers from California after Hurricane Helene devastated many communities in the Southeastern United States last month. We speak with a Fresno woman who is on the ground helping recovery efforts in North Carolina.Plus, the latest news headlines, including a new study highlighting the potential effects of wildfire smoke on Valley crops and candidates for Fresno County supervisor square off.

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11:15

Oct. 7: California Will Now Limit Where Warehouses...

Central Valley Daily ·

2024/10/07

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new law, AB-98, that will limit where new warehouses can be placed. LA Times reporter Rebecca Plevin discusses how the new rules will impact places that are seeing an expansion of warehouses and the logistics industry development, like the Central Valley.Plus, the latest news headlines, including dairy workers in Tulare County catching bird flu and Clovis plans to change how it elects council members.

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9:56

Oct. 4: The Race Horse Experience At The Big Fresno Fair

Central Valley Daily ·

2024/10/04

Horse racing at The Big Fresno Fair this year has an expanded schedule, giving fairgoers more opportunity to view the competitions. Larry Swarzlander discusses this year's racing and also the recent deaths of two horses.Plus, the latest news headlines, including the state health department confirming two bird flu cases among people in the Central Valley and October heat breaks records.

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11:55

Oct. 3: Why Did 3,000 Fish Turn Up Dead In The Kern...

Central Valley Daily ·

2024/10/03

In September, a local professor discovered over 3,000 dead fish in the Kern River around Bakersfield. The mass die-off led to criticism toward city officials. But who is really to blame? Lois Henry, editor of SJV Water, discusses the complicated web of rights over the river.Plus, the latest news headlines, including how the debate between Rudy Salas and David Valadao for House District 13 played out and a response from a Big Fresno Fair official about two recent racehorse deaths.

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12:40

Oct. 2: Can This Idea Solve Fresno’s Housing Crisis?

Central Valley Daily ·

2024/10/02

Amid a crackdown on homelessness and public camping, a little-known program in Fresno is setting out to reduce barriers to housing and help people get back on their feet. KVPR’s Esther Quintanilla reports on how the program works and who it’s helping.Plus, the latest news headlines, including a new center in Merced focusing on “generational healing,” and a new poll shows a tight race for House District 22.

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10:42

Oct. 1: Behind Republican Presidencies. A Visalia...

Central Valley Daily ·

2024/10/01

Not many Valley natives can say they’ve worked for multiple U.S. presidents, but Ken Khachigian can. In his new book, “Behind Closed Doors,” the Visalia native takes readers behind the scenes from Richard Nixon’s resignation to Ronald Reagan’s last speech as president at the Republican National Convention. He joins today’s episode for a conversation.Plus, the latest news headlines, a racehorse dies at the Big Fresno Fair before opening day, and a Valley water official avoids prison in a water theft

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11:38

Sept. 30: As PG&E Rates Go Up, Advocates Say...

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2024/09/30

A new PG&E rate increase was approved by California regulators earlier this month. It’s not the first one this year, and the average customer is now paying $40 to $50 more per month, compared to 2023. Mark Toney leads The Utility Reform Network, or TURN, which is a nonprofit that advocates for rate-payers. Toney discusses what he is hearing from customers, and ways his organization is responding to rising utility rates.Plus, the latest news headlines, including the push to get out the vote in swing

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10:12

Sept. 27: Hanford’s Chinese History Tries To Hold On

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2024/09/27

Chinese immigrants first came to Hanford seeking work with local railroads and farms. Some estimate the town at one point had a Chinese immigrant population of 1,000. While many of them are gone, remnants of Hanford’s Chinese heritage remain. Arianna Wing discusses Hanford’s Chinese history and efforts to restore the physical history.Plus, the latest news headlines, including a shakeup in the Merced City School District leadership and a judge appointing a receiver for Assemi cropland.

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