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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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12:10

Sept. 26: Who Were The ‘Deportees?’ An Author’s...

Central Valley Daily ·

2024/09/26

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 went on a search to find their names and connect with their families. Hernandez discusses his new book that remembers the crash victims.Plus, the latest news headlines, including former Congressman TJ Cox’s day in court, and how voting trends in the San Joaquin Valley compare

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11:14

Sept. 25: As Illegal Camping Bans Go Into Effect, How...

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2024/09/25

Nearly three months ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that cities can crack down on homeless encampments. Now, some cities in the San Joaquin Valley have enacted new rules to keep unhoused people off the streets. Fresnoland reporter Pablo Orihuela joins us to share more.Plus, the latest news headlines, including a new poll that shows Valley Democrats have an edge in close House races, and local businesses oppose a state warehouse bill.

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12:07

Sept. 24: A Fire Destroyed A Historic California...

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2024/09/24

In July, a ferocious fire burned through the historic mountain community of Havilah in Kern County, leaving only destruction in its path. Two months after the disaster, KVPR’s Joshua Yeager visits Havilah to hear how it’s recovering.Plus, the latest news headlines, including the City of Fresno’s approach to homelessness under a new camping ban, and the discovery of a record-breaking pine tree in Yosemite.

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11:57

Sept. 23: More People. Higher Heat. Can California’s...

Central Valley Daily ·

2024/09/23

The Central Valley and other inland regions of California experienced record-breaking heat this summer. This comes as more people are also moving inland for its affordability. According to new reporting from CalMatters, this combination could be deadly. CalMatters reporter Alejandra Reyes-Velarde shares more.Plus, the latest news headlines, including the United Farm Workers wrapping up its convention in Bakersfield and voters hitting the streets in Valley swing districts.

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10:20

Sept. 20: Fall Is Nearly Here, Experts Say Get...

Central Valley Daily ·

2024/09/20

With the temperatures set to start cooling down and more people staying at home, health experts are encouraging people to get the latest flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. CVS Pharmacist Dr. Bobby Dhaliwal joins us and tells us the latest information.Plus, the latest news headlines, including how voters are feeling about the upcoming election and the Assemi family’s response to financial challenges.

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10:49

Sept. 19: A Journalist Explores Big Questions About...

Central Valley Daily ·

2024/09/19

How does climate change impact our relationship with protected wilderness? KALW’s Marissa Ortega-Welch recently dived deeper into that topic and joined us to discuss her new podcast.Plus, the latest news headlines, including the push by Valley legislators to improve healthcare, and the arrest of a Fresno police officer.

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8:50

Sept. 18: Investigating Alleged Use of Force at...

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2024/09/18

In August, 100 incarcerated women at the Chowchilla State Prison were allegedly pepper-sprayed and tear-gassed by staff for more than an hour. We catch up with KQED’s Madi Bolanos about an investigation that is now underway.Plus, the latest news headlines, including a million-dollar wage theft settlement in Bakersfield and growing financial pressure on a prominent Fresno family.

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11:38

Sept. 17: Fresno Interim Police Chief on Community...

Central Valley Daily ·

2024/09/17

Today on Central Valley Daily, Fresno Interim Police Chief Mindy Casto discusses crime levels across the city and how the department tries to build trust within the community.Plus, the latest news headlines, including a judge’s ruling for a former small-town police chief, and findings from an investigation into a worker's death at a chicken facility.

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12:14

Sept. 16: A Valley Woman Goes to Space After Death –...

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2024/09/16

Today on Central Valley Daily, as more Americans choose cremation after death, thousands are choosing to send their ashes — into space. How one Central Valley woman’s love of travel landed her there.Plus, the latest news headlines, including Fresno County reports its first death from West Nile Virus, and new research shows climate change can amplify environmental impacts of agriculture.

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11:51

Sept. 13: A Valley Native Sees a Growing Connection...

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2024/09/13

Today on Central Valley Daily, in the face of growing concern over climate change, why a Valley native is advocating for more “climate-conscious physicians.”Plus, the latest news headlines, including a big move for Fresno State as it looks to join the PAC-12 conference, and the case of a missing woman along the Kern River.

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13:55

Sept. 12: The High Stakes of a New Industry Sprouting...

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2024/09/12

Today on Central Valley Daily, plans to build the state’s largest carbon removal and storage projects in Kern County are coming up for approval. The facilities could store millions of tons of planet-warming carbon dioxide underneath active oil fields in the southern San Joaquin Valley.Plus, the latest news headlines, including what local voters are saying after the highly-anticipated Harris-Trump debate, and a popular Yosemite National Park hotel is closing.

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11:05

Sept. 11: Associate Degrees Are Surging – Among High...

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2024/09/11

Today on Central Valley Daily, what’s behind the uptick of students in the San Joaquin Valley graduating from high school not just with a diploma – but also an associate’s degree?Plus, the latest news headlines, including remarks made in Washington, D.C., by Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux, and how the Valley is remembering the 9/11 attacks.

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11:05

Sept. 10: A Tiny Fresno County Community Tries to...

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2024/09/10

Today on Central Valley Daily, a recent effort by a Fresno County community to change what school district it belongs to is causing a heated debate with big players involved.Plus, the latest news headlines, including division over statewide warehouse legislation and a Valley native wins gold with his team at the 2024 Paralympics.

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9:59

Sept. 9: California’s Race to Understand Avian Flu...

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2024/09/09

On the first episode of Central Valley Daily, we discuss the bird flu outbreak at three California dairy farms and how local farmers are coping with the news.Plus, the latest news headlines, including a lawsuit filed against California State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil, and new arts funding reaching Fresno organizations.

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0:27

Introducing: Central Valley Daily

Central Valley Daily ·

2024/09/03

Coming soon from KVPR, a new daily news podcast called Central Valley Daily.

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