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Central Valley Daily
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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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June 30: Long-Time Leader At Tulare County Farm Bureau Retires
Jun 3000:14:59Tap to summarizeCounty farm bureaus are important for connecting farmers and ranchers with local resources. In Tulare County, the long-time executive director of the farm bureau retires on June 30th. In this episode, KVPR’s Kerry Klein discusses the legacy and major accomplishments of Tricia Stever Blattler. Plus, the latest news headlines: A bombshell report accuses a Fresno developer of financial abuse; and a memorial is held for victims of a B-52 Bomber crash in Kern County.
Transcribe →June 29: New Book Shares Journey of South Asian Migration And Transformation In California
Jun 2900:16:24Tap to summarizeYou can find South Asian culture anywhere in California. But how much do we really know about how it got there? On today’s show, we speak with Madhushree Ghosh, author of a new book that explores how migration has helped shape a rich community in the state.
Transcribe →June 26: Looking Back At Bakersfield’s Buck Owens Crystal Palace – And Its Founder [Encore]
Jun 2600:13:54Tap to summarizeThe historic Crystal Palace in Bakersfield may be gone, but not forgotten. We revisit our conversation with KGET reporter Robert Price about the venue’s closure and Buck Owens’ enduring country music legacy. Plus the latest headlines: Orange Cove rejects a controversial climate project; and UC Merced announces layoffs.
Transcribe →June 25: Fresno Students Learn Hmong Culture Through Food
Jun 2500:15:45Tap to summarizeA Fresno cooking class is keeping Hmong food and language traditions alive. We speak to Central Valley Journalism Collaborative reporter Esther Quintanilla about the non-profit teaching Hmong culture to a new generation. Plus, the latest news headlines: An earthquake shakes a northern California region; and Fresno breaks ground on a new housing project.
Transcribe →June 24: A Change To Federal Immigration Policy Leaves Some Youths Vulnerable To Deportation
Jun 2400:16:25Tap to summarizePresident Trump’s second term in office has been marked by a crackdown on immigration. And in the latest wrinkle, the federal government has ended a program that protected some kids from deportation. KVPR Associate Editor Kerry Klein discusses the policy change and who’s affected. Plus, the latest news headlines: Fresno passes a record budget; and a bill seeks to crack down on cockfighting.
Transcribe →June 23: New Murals Give One Valley Downtown A Fresh Look
Jun 2300:13:27Tap to summarizeMuralists recently took to downtown Merced to give the district a fresh coat of paint. On today’s episode, KVPR’s Rachel Livinal reports from downtown, where muralists express the meaning behind their work. Plus, the latest news headlines: Kern County water leaders battle with golden mussels; and a public records law raises alarms among First Amendment advocates.
Transcribe →June 22: What Fresno State's Massive Latino Commencement Ceremony Means For Graduates
Jun 2200:17:18Tap to summarizeFresno State’s 50th Chicano/Latino Commencement Ceremony celebrated the collective achievements of more than 1,000 graduates from the Class of 2026. The event is the largest bilingual graduation of its kind in the nation, and it’s the subject of a new Latino USA profile. We get a preview from producer Adreanna Rodriguez.
Transcribe →May 7: Why The LDS Church Is Facing Accusations of Child Sex Abuse
May 7, 2025Tap to summarizeWe speak with Alex Riggins, reporter with the San Diego Union-Tribune. He has pored over court documents that highlight alleged child sex abuse by leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across California, including here in the Central Valley. Plus, the latest news headlines: President Trump says he won’t fund California’s high-speed rail, and DOGE wants to cut a Kern County farm agency’s office lease.
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