Central Valley Daily

President-elect Donald Trump made strong statements about California during his campaign. It included a threat to withhold federal disaster funding if the state and Gov. Gavin Newsom didn’t meet specific requests from his upcoming administration. With the election over and Trump headed back to the White House, we speak with CalMatters reporter Alexei Koseff about what a second Trump presidency could now mean for California. Plus, the latest news headlines, including a dust storm that caused widespread power outages across the Valley and more on a vote by California’s top air regulator, which some say will raise gas prices across the state.

The new book, Pony Confidential, takes readers along for a unique journey. A talking pony is determined to find its owner, whom it hasn’t seen in over two decades – but only to discover she’s been accused of murder. The pony must now prove her innocence. The novel is starting to receive national acclaim. We speak with the author, Central Valley professor Christina Lynch, about what inspired her to write the book. Plus, the latest news headlines, including bird flu testing for people is ramping up, and a historic bar sign in Kern County is found after seven years

Members of the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians are protesting after they were recently disenrolled from the tribe. Recently, protesters gathered outside a Madera County casino managed by the tribe to voice opposition to the disenrollment. We speak with Claudia Gonzales, former chairwoman of the tribe, after she, too, was kicked out of the tribe and what she fears could happen next. Plus, the latest news headlines, including, California’s plans for a new Trump administration, and traces of bird flu grow.

State and federal officials are close to choosing a new plan to manage how water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta would be distributed through the California Aqueduct and Delta-Mendota Canal. The water channels run through the western side of the Central Valley. CalMatters reporter Alastair Bland discusses the plan that is up for approval and why it’s making environmentalists unhappy. Plus, the latest news headlines, including early election results, show that President-elect Donald Trump may flip Fresno County, and a historic Kings County courthouse sells for $1.

Election Day is behind us. We hear how it went in the San Joaquin Valley. Nationally, Republicans have seemed to have a lead in Congress and in the White House. In the Valley, congressional races were still too close to call as of Tuesday night. KVPR’s Kerry Klein and Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado tell us where things ended up, and what reporters from the KVPR newsroom observed as the night went on.

It’s Election Day! As millions head out to vote, many more have already cast their ballots. KVPR asked voters in the San Joaquin Valley what is top of mind today. We hear directly from voters across the region. Plus, what KVPR is watching for in today’s election – from tight congressional districts to the race for the White House.

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 headlines, including, bird flu traced in Los Angeles County, following a heavy presence in the Valley, and former HUD Secretary Julian Castro visits the Valley.

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, a message to voters ahead of Election Day, and an endangered species is found along the San Joaquin River.

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 California's top cop intervening in the Kern River fight, and advocates worrying about workers amid bird flu cases.

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 County and a Valley milk plant that has shut down.