Central Valley Daily

It's one day before Election Day. However, once all the ballots are cast, there is still a lot of work left for election officials. For example, it takes about 30 days to certify the election. On today's episode, we're joined by California Secretary of State Shirley Weber. She discusses the state's election process, voting safety, and how voters can track their ballot. Plus, the latest news headli...

Nov. 1st marks one of two "Día de los Muertos," a traditional Mexican occasion celebrated by millions. For the celebration this year, Arte Américas in downtown Fresno has put together ofrendas, or altars, to celebrate the lives of literary figures who have died. Arianna Chavez, the museum's executive director, discusses the larger meaning behind this day. Plus, the latest news headlines, including...

Former president Donald Trump is promising mass deportations for millions of undocumented people across the U.S. if he is re-elected to the White House. We discuss with KVPR's Esther Quintanilla how such a move would impact the Central Valley. The region is home to thousands of undocumented residents, who work in crucial industries, like agriculture. Plus, the latest news headlines, including Cali...

With Halloween tomorrow, many parents and guardians will head out to trick-or-treat with their kids. But after kids get all that candy, how much should they really be eating? We speak with Carlos Cervantes from the Fresno County CalFresh program to discuss sugar intake for kids – and some potential healthy alternatives. Plus, the latest news headlines, including a record court settlement in Kings...

Kamala Harris spent 13 years of her career as a county and state prosecutor before becoming a U.S. senator and eventually Vice President. But does her early work as a top cop impact the vote of former and currently incarcerated people? KVPR’s Rachel Livinal went looking for answers to this question and shares conversations she had with that voting bloc. Plus, the latest news headlines, including a...

Members of California’s Punjabi Sikh community are marching more than 300 miles to the state capital. They’re raising awareness about the 1984 anti-Sikh riots that broke out in India 40 years ago, killing thousands. KVPR’s Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado takes us into the march and tells us about new concerns within the community. Plus, the latest news headlines, including highlights from a House Dist...

With election day now less than two weeks away, ballots are being cast nationwide. In the Central Valley, election officials have been preparing for this day. We speak with Fresno County Clerk and Registrar of Voters James Kus about what it is taking this time around to ensure the election process runs smoothly. Plus, the latest news headlines, including a new survey of voters and the elections, a...

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 imm...

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.

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...

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 pr...

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.

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 Bi...

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...

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 Cou...

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 deat...

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-A...

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 bil...

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...

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...

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 c...

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.

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...

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 Di...

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 di...