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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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14:34

Feb. 27: Stressed? A Writing Practice Can Help

Central Valley Daily ·

2026/02/27

Whether it's a journal entry or a grocery list, writing is a way to self-regulate and build resilience. On today's episode, we explore the intersection of writing and neuroscience with UC Merced Professor Emily Johnston. Plus, the latest news headlines: layoffs hit Fresno Unified workers, and the country's largest agricultural water district addresses sinking land.

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15:04

Feb. 26: The Country’s Biggest Solar Project Is...

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2026/02/26

Water is scarce on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley, but installing solar arrays could be a reliable new source of income for farmers. On today’s episode, Dan Charles discusses his report for NPR on the country’s largest solar project underway here in the San Joaquin Valley. Plus, the latest news headlines: A Bakersfield girl was invited to the State of the Union speech, and how Fresno leaders plan to pay out arts grants amidst an embezzlement scandal.

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14:22

Feb. 25: College Fees Are On The Rise, Especially At...

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2026/02/25

A college degree comes with a sense of accomplishment, but it comes at a financial cost. At California State University campuses, students pay fees in addition to tuition. On today’s episode, Amy DiPierro with our news partner EdSource explains why Fresno State enforced one of its sharpest fee hikes in the last decade. Plus, the latest news headlines: former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner’s family speaks out publicly, and Fresno sees a rise in affordable housing rentals.

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13:12

Feb. 24: A Valley Town Is Now In The Same...

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2026/02/24

Proposition 50 is now in effect in California. The law redrew congressional district boundaries, and one of the communities soon to have new congressional representation in Washington is Coalinga, which is now in the same district as parts of Silicon Valley. KVPR Samantha Rangel reports on what this could mean for the small agricultural town. Plus, the latest news headlines: Cartel violence in Mexico disrupts flights from Fresno, and Los Banos gets a new clinic.

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14:48

Feb. 23: Yosemite Is Ending Its Reservation System....

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2026/02/23

Visitors won’t need reservations for Yosemite National Park this summer. Instead, the park will take a “targeted approach” to regulate traffic and crowd control. Park advocates warn this could have damaging effects. On today’s episode, conservation leader and author Beth Pratt explains her concerns.

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14:18

Feb. 20: How California Plans To Curb Dangerous Drivers

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2026/02/20

A bipartisan group of state lawmakers has introduced 10 new laws designed to strengthen consequences for California’s most dangerous drivers. The laws are inspired in part by reporting from our news partner CalMatters. On today’s episode, investigative reporter Robert Lewis explains how his series, “License to Kill,” is inspiring change at the Capitol. Plus, the latest news headlines: Yosemite does away with daily reservations; and Tehachapi celebrates a new medical residency program to bring in

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14:46

Feb. 19: Has The Maternal Health Crisis In Kern...

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2026/02/19

In 2022, KVPR brought you a series of investigative stories highlighting a health crisis in Kern County - specifically, that mothers and babies were dying there at a higher rate than in the rest of the state. Now, almost four years later, has pregnancy-related health improved? KVPR’s Kerry Klein discusses new data and developments from the region. Plus, the latest news headlines: California’s attorney general challenges a diversion given to a former Kern County supervisor, and why the High Speed

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13:56

Feb. 18: Democrats At A Crossroads. Who Can Unseat...

Central Valley Daily ·

2026/02/18

Several Democratic candidates are vying to replace Republican Rep. David Valadao in the newly redrawn congressional district 22. On today’s episode, Maya C. Miller with our news partner CalMatters breaks down the strategy of two first-time congressional candidates hoping to turn the district blue. Plus, the latest news headlines: a second group attempts to reboot a transportation tax in Fresno County, and a Catholic Bishop holds mass at Kern County ICE facility.

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13:23

Feb. 17: Fears And Misinformation In An Era Of...

Central Valley Daily ·

2026/02/17

In light of violent immigration enforcement in major cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, and Minneapolis, immigrants around the country are wondering: could this happen in my community? KVPR Associate Editor Kerry Klein reports on fear and misinformation among immigrant communities in the San Joaquin Valley.

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10:56

Feb. 16: Who Were The ‘Deportees?’ An Author’s Search...

Central Valley Daily ·

2026/02/16

In 1948, a plane carrying mostly Mexican farm laborers crashed near Coalinga, killing all on board. When first reported, a local paper only referred to the laborers as “deportees.” Decades later, Tim Z. Hernandez set out to find their names and connect with their families. Today, we revisit our conversation with Hernandez, who discusses his book that remembers the crash victims.

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14:45

Feb. 13: More Students Need Special Education. Is...

Central Valley Daily ·

2026/02/13

School enrollment has been declining in California, yet more students are qualifying for special education. On today’s episode, Emma Gallegos with our news partner Ed Source explains how this phenomenon is playing out in one Kern County school district and how the state may help. Plus, the latest news headlines: Clovis police threaten charges for adults in student protests, and a Fresno church holds a “holy hour.”

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14:37

Feb. 12: ‘La Niña’ and ‘El Niño’ Are Being Redefined....

Central Valley Daily ·

2026/02/12

The climate patterns known as “La Niña” and “El Niño” have long been used as predictors of how cold and wet a winter season is likely to be. But their definitions are changing. Meteorologist Anthony Edwards of the San Francisco Chronicle tells us why and what to expect from weather forecasts moving forward. Plus, the latest news headlines: Cases of tuberculosis rose in Fresno and Merced counties since the pandemic, and a new bill seeks to protect veterans from the predatory claims process.

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14:37

Feb. 11: An Embezzlement Investigation Rocks The...

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2026/02/11

The City of Fresno has terminated its contract with the Fresno Arts Council. This comes as local and federal law enforcement investigate a former employee who allegedly embezzled $1.5 million. On today’s episode, Omar Rashad, with our news partner Fresnoland, breaks down what we know so far. Plus, the latest news headlines: Clovis considers adding “In God We Trust” in city council chambers, and the World Ag Expo is in full swing in Tulare.

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26:05

Feb. 10: Fresno Mayor Offers Views On US Immigration...

Central Valley Daily ·

2026/02/10

Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer recently issued a critique of federal immigration actions that he says are eroding public trust. His comments were made at the U.S. Conference of Mayors. On today’s episode, Dyer explains why he felt compelled to speak out and how his law enforcement background shapes his views on public safety. Plus, the latest news headlines: A criminal investigation is underway into the Fresno Arts Council, and Valley health leaders issue a warning about Medicaid cuts.

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14:06

Feb. 9: California’s Sikh Truckers Are Caught In The...

Central Valley Daily ·

2026/02/09

The federal government is cracking down on commercial driver's licenses after recent fatal crashes involved truck drivers without legal status. On today's episode, journalist Gagandeep Singh explains how this impacts Central California's Sikh community, many of whom are truck drivers.

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Feb. 6: Leaked Video Adds To Lawsuit At Women’s...

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2026/02/06

Women incarcerated at the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla have filed a lawsuit against the prison. They allege they were rounded up and targeted with pepper spray in retaliation for making sexual misconduct complaints against guards. On today’s episode, Hannah Krenn recounts the leaked video of the alleged incident in her report for the San Francisco Chronicle. Plus, the latest news headlines: Kern County sues an oil operator, and Amtrak offers discounted rides to Allensworth for

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14:46

Feb. 5: A Pilot Study Will Highlight Fresno’s...

Central Valley Daily ·

2026/02/05

Fresno is home to many Southeast Asian communities, including the second-largest Hmong population in the U.S. On today’s episode, we discuss a pilot research study aimed at better understanding the needs of Fresno’s Southeast Asian business owners. Plus, the latest news headlines: Three dead after another house fire in Porterville, and confusion abounds after a ceremony to swear in new U.S. citizens was cancelled last month in Fresno.

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14:48

Feb. 4: He Voted For Medicaid Cuts. Can Rep. Valadao...

Central Valley Daily ·

2026/02/04

Congressman David Valadao is up for re-election in November, and several Democrats are hoping to unseat him. On today’s show, Maya C. Miller with our news partner CalMatters breaks down how Valadao’s vote to cut Medicaid could impact his political future. Plus, the latest news headlines: An illegal biolab busted in Las Vegas echoes one found in Reedley; state officials celebrate a high-speed rail construction milestone in Kern County.

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14:59

Feb. 3: Sierra Nevada Skier Takes On The Alps In The...

Central Valley Daily ·

2026/02/03

Keely “Big Country” Cashman, a skier with Team USA, is set to compete in the upcoming 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. On today’s episode, she discusses how her upbringing in the small Sierra town of Strawberry shaped her athleticism, and what her hopes are for Italy. Plus, the latest news headlines: A biological lab in Las Vegas may have links to the Valley, and a Fresno study puts a spotlight on Southeast Asian-run businesses.

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14:36

Feb. 2: Kettleman City Has A Decades-Long Pollution...

Central Valley Daily ·

2026/02/02

Kettleman City is a small Kings County town with a big problem: pollution. That’s due in part to a nearby hazardous waste dump. Lawmakers took steps to protect residents from the harms of cumulative pollution in such towns, but critics say regulations have been delayed and may not be enough to fight the problem. On today’s episode, Alejandra Reyes-Velarde with our news partner CalMatters explains why.

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