Central Valley Daily Podcast
1) Sept. 29: How Did This Tiny Desert Town Get An ICE Detention Facility It Didn’t Ask For?
California City in Kern County used to house a state prison. The federal government's recent move to turn it into an immigrant detention facility sparked confusion and outrage. San Francisco Chronicle...Show More
2) Sept. 26: California wants more year-round firefighters fighting wildfires. How could this benefit them?
Officials and experts agree there is no wildfire “season” anymore, only a wildfire year. So, lawmakers put money in the budget this year to transition seasonal firefighters into year-round positions. ...Show More
3) Sept. 25: From Reader To Writer: Fresno State Professor Discusses Upcoming Work
Professor Samina Nadjmi teaches English at Fresno State. But unlike most colleagues, she is also a student. Samina is earning her MFA in creative writing, and her first non-scholarly book will be publ...Show More
4) Sept. 24: Special Districts Run Critical Services In Your Community. How Do They Work?
There are thousands of hyper-local government bodies across the country known as “special districts.” But, what exactly do they do? On today’s episode, we speak with Lorenzo Rios, executive officer of...Show More
5) Sept. 23: Why A Fresno Intersection Received The Dubious Nickname ‘Friant Roulette’
Accidents are so common at a Fresno intersection that a neighbor set up a webcam to monitor traffic 24 hours a day. Thousands now tune in to a YouTube channel just to watch accidents and close calls. ...Show More
6) Sept. 22: Why Covered Californian Enrollees Could See Their Premiums Double in 2026
Many Californians rely on Covered California, the public health insurance marketplace. It’s supposed to be relatively affordable, so why are enrollees facing skyrocketing premiums that could double in...Show More
7) Sept. 19: The Solar Farm Bill Dividing The Agriculture Industry In California
A controversial bill that would allow more solar panels on farmland in the San Joaquin Valley has passed in the state legislature. So why did the legislator who introduced it pull it at the last minut...Show More
8) Sept. 18: What It’s Like On The Front Lines Of The Garnet Fire
Billowing smoke, flaming trees and thousands of axe-wielding hotshot firefighters: these are some of the images from the front lines of the Garnet Fire burning in eastern Fresno County. KVPR’s Kerry K...Show More
9) Sept. 17: How Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Is Resonating With Conservatives In The Valley
The assasination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk sent shockwaves across the country, including in the San Joaquin Valley. Fresno County leaders called for civility among dissenting groups in the...Show More
10) Sept. 16: This Valley County Can’t Support Expecting Mothers. Why Not?
Madera County is one of only nine in the state where expecting mothers do not have access to birthing services. Instead, they have to travel to out of county hospitals. Journalist Tim Sheehan explains...Show More