Central Valley Daily

Kamala Harris spent 13 years of her career as a county and state prosecutor before becoming a U.S. senator and eventually Vice President. But does her early work as a top cop impact the vote of former and currently incarcerated people? KVPR’s Rachel Livinal went looking for answers to this question and shares conversations she had with that voting bloc. Plus, the latest news headlines, including an investigation into Rep. John Duarte’s family business and new state regulations for electric motorcycles.

Members of California’s Punjabi Sikh community are marching more than 300 miles to the state capital. They’re raising awareness about the 1984 anti-Sikh riots that broke out in India 40 years ago, killing thousands. KVPR’s Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado takes us into the march and tells us about new concerns within the community. Plus, the latest news headlines, including highlights from a House District 13 debate and a win for farmworkers in court.

With election day now less than two weeks away, ballots are being cast nationwide. In the Central Valley, election officials have been preparing for this day. We speak with Fresno County Clerk and Registrar of Voters James Kus about what it is taking this time around to ensure the election process runs smoothly. Plus, the latest news headlines, including a new survey of voters and the elections, and millions in funding for local transit systems.

At the center of the bird flu outbreak response in the United States is not one but numerous state and federal agencies. A new report in Vanity Fair examines whether a more unified response is needed to tame the outbreak. We speak with the writer Katherine Eban on her findings. Plus, the latest news headlines, including former Congressman Devin Nunes facing a tough time at Trump Media, and why immigrant rights groups are worried about Prop. 36.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Marjaree Mason Center in Fresno offers a safe space for those impacted. We speak with leaders about the center's efforts to raise awareness and help survivors. Plus, the latest news headlines, including, a new study on carbon emissions from UC Merced researchers, and what an audit says about releasing sex offenders into society.

In a new book, a Bakersfield College professor explores the lesser-known history of civil rights with a focus on Bakersfield. Oliver Rosales, who has a doctorate in history, discusses his research and highlights how ethnic studies courses made it into local schools. Plus, the latest news headlines, including a Kern County supervisor’s office being searched and the Westboro Baptist Church plans to protest at two Valley schools.

Last year, the navel orangeworm killed nearly 4% of California's almonds before they could even make it to supermarket shelves. Researchers in the Central Valley are now developing a technique to fight back. We speak with David Haviland of the UC Cooperative Extension to discuss the solution and ongoing research. Plus, the latest news headlines, including new Fresno State graduates from a state prison and fake county letters reaching Merced area residents.

After a five-year hiatus, the Philippine Weekend festival is returning to Delano, California. We speak with one of the festival’s organizers about the festival’s meaning and hear about the deeper history of Filipinos in the city. Plus, the latest news headlines, including a first-ever brew fest coming to Fresno and a Clovis Unified faculty group being ordered to disband.

Merced County leaders say funding is needed to sustain its sheriff and fire departments. On Nov. 5th, voters will decide whether a tax on them through Measure R is a way to do that. Brianna Vaccari, a reporter with The Merced Focus newsroom, discusses how Measure R would work. Plus, the latest news headlines, including, cooler temperatures coming to the Valley, and sentencing is delayed for the Bitwise Industries co-founders.

Following the threat of a lawsuit, the City of Clovis will move to district-based city council elections starting in 2026. Gregory Weaver, a reporter with Fresnoland, discusses what that means and why the city has historically been resistant to the change. Plus, the latest news headlines, including rising numbers of bird flu cases in the Valley and supervisor candidates in Kern County, face off in a debate.