• Central Valley Daily

  • By: KVPR
  • Podcast

Central Valley Daily

By: KVPR
  • Summary

  • The Central Valley’s daily news podcast. Hear headlines and interviews on the issues that matter to Central Valley residents, delivered in about 10 minutes 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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Episodes
  • Jan. 30: President Trump Is Pushing A Complicated Water Plan In California. We Explain.
    Jan 30 2025
    Water in California is a complicated subject. But now, President Donald Trump is pushing an idea to send water from Northern California down to places like Los Angeles. His reason? Provide enough water to fight fires. But moving water like that is not so simple. And then there are issues like drought. Today we speak with Alastair Bland from CalMatters, who brings us the logistical challenges of this idea. Plus, the latest news headlines, including what the latest strain of bird flu might mean for humans and should California leave the U.S.?
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    12 mins
  • Jan. 29: Amid An Immigration Crackdown, One Woman Tells Immigrant Stories Through Art
    Jan 29 2025
    Immigration is a major topic driving the news these days. From a crackdown on immigrants without legal status – to a promise of mass deportations – there are human stories behind the headlines. Today, we speak with Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana, who is turning to art in order to showcase the faces of those affected by immigration policies. Plus, the latest news headlines, including Fresno Unified going after vaping and the new plans to fix budget issues at the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission.
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    13 mins
  • Jan 28: Too Many Animals, Too Few Staff. Fresno Tries To Close A Gap In Animal Services
    Jan 28 2025
    The City of Fresno has been dealing with a pet problem: too many animals need care, but there aren't enough animal shelter staff, and there are also not enough potential pet owners. Today, we speak with Alma Torres, Interim Director of the Fresno Animal Center, about how the shelter is trying to close the gaps in animal services in such a large city. Plus, the latest news headlines, including a new strain of bird flu found in Merced County and Rep. Gray's plans for a Valley swearing-in ceremony.
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    11 mins

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