Central Valley Daily

The Garnet Fire swept through the mountains in eastern Fresno County this summer. Among the affected regions was a little-known area called the “Tea Kettle Experimental Forest.” Matthew Hurteau, a professor of biology at the University of New Mexico, joins us to discuss how the Garnet Fire thwarted his planned research at the site and what comes next. Plus, the latest news headlines: Labor and elected leaders form commission to support immigrant workers; and a Republican congressman calls for members to return to D.C. amid shutdown.

It’s been nearly 20 years since ABC News Correspondent Bob Woodruff was hit by a roadside bomb while reporting from Iraq. This week, Woodruff will visit Fresno to speak about the experience and how it inspired his passion for supporting service members and veterans. In advance of his event, Woodruff speaks with host KVPR about his recovery from the traumatic brain injury and why he says it’s not a miracle. Plus, the latest news headlines: Governor Newsom only delivers half of the funding expected for Valley flood safety projects, and a Fresno County town has renamed its high school football field after an NFL player who grew up there.

People come from all over the world to visit the Sierra Nevada mountains. And one popular destination is the town of Three Rivers. It’s considered the gateway to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. However, a proliferation of short-term rentals there has cast a cloud of frustration over the town. Sam Mauhay-Moore covers national parks for the SF Gate and explains why the town is fed up with the rentals.

The partial government shutdown is in week two as Congress continues to be at odds over a funding deal. In this bonus weekend episode of Central Valley Daily, we speak with Republican Rep. Tom McClintock. His district includes areas in Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, Tuolumne, and Stanislaus counties. Rep. McClintock gives us his view on what it will take to return to work in the nation’s capital.

The government has been partially shut down for more than a week as Republicans and Democrats tussle over healthcare tax credits in the federal budget. On today’s episode, U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff explains what Democrats want, and weighs in issues facing California voters. Plus, the latest news headlines: A former Fresno detective is arrested by federal authorities; and CSU Bakersfield is sued by former athletes.

As the Trump administration cracks down on illegal immigration, one author is telling the story of becoming a U.S. citizen. And he’s writing in a way that even children can understand. In today’s episode, children’s author Edward Dennis discusses his forthcoming book “The Boy from Mexico Becomes a U.S. Citizen.” Plus, the latest news headlines: Former Fresno County Sheriff Mims running for office, and an embattled Kern County supervisor’s new request in court as he faces abuse charges

The local news industry in America has been contracting for decades. Most people now consume the news on their phones. But a Valley news company is sticking to traditional ways. On today’s episode, Paul Myers, the vice president and executive editor of Mineral King Publishing, explains how the company is expanding. Plus, the latest news headlines: A new report shines light on Fresno’s improving economy, and a Valley legislator calls for a top state official to resign.

Only about 1% of Fresno County students were homeless in 2024. It was the lowest rate of homelessness among students for any county in the state. On today’s episode, KVPR’s Rachel Livinal brings us one family’s journey to find a home. Plus, the latest news headlines: A Fresno rabbi’s message on the Israel-Hamas War anniversary; and Foster Farms issues a major recall.

Avian influenza swept through California’s dairy herds last year. Within months, it had ripped through most of the state’s dairies, and dozens of dairy workers had been infected. Since then, the virus has slowed down – but it’s beginning to reinfect some cattle herds. To learn what this all means for animal and public health right now, we speak with California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones.

We speak with Fresno Democratic Congressman Jim Costa about how his party is dealing with the federal government shutdown and how his district is feeling the effects. Plus, the latest news headlines: A popular climber dies in Yosemite National Park, and CSU Bakersfield forms a new commission to oversee its athletics department.