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Central Valley Daily

Central Valley Daily

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 The Central Valley’s daily news podcast. Hear headlines and interviews on the issues that matter to Central Valley residents, delivered in 15 minutes or less every weekday morning. The KVPR Newsroom brings you stories from communities across Central California, including Fresno, Merced, Bakersfield, Visalia, and the Central & Southern Sierra. Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Jan. 23: Disenrolled Native Americans Have A Voice In ‘You’re No Indian’

    Jan. 23: Disenrolled Native Americans Have A Voice In ‘You’re No Indian’
    Jan 23 2026
    Being disenrolled from a Native American tribe is tantamount to being disowned. Members can lose their livelihood, even in cases where they have proven their tribal lineage. So why does it keep happening? Director Ryan Flynn discusses his documentary, “You’re No Indian,” which explores this ongoing fight within some tribes, including in Central California. Plus, the latest news headlines: California counties begin their homeless point-in-time counts; and a Kern County assemblymember continues her push for a federal investigation into charges against former Supervisor Zack Scrivner.
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    14 mins
  • Jan. 22: How Iranians In Fresno Feel About The Country’s Civil Unrest

    Jan. 22: How Iranians In Fresno Feel About The Country’s Civil Unrest
    Jan 22 2026
    Iranians began protesting against their government in December, when the country’s currency went into a freefall. In response, the country’s leaders cracked down on protesters, killing thousands by some estimates. On today’s episode, Fresno physician Dr. Mehdi Ghajar explains the conflict through the eyes of Iranian Americans. Plus, the latest news headlines: The Trump administration challenges California’s buffer zones around oil and gas wells, and Fresno County expands a local jobs assistance program.
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    15 mins
  • Jan. 21: Fresno County’s Measure C Collapsed. Here’s What Could Take Its Place

    Jan. 21: Fresno County’s Measure C Collapsed. Here’s What Could Take Its Place
    Jan 21 2026
    Earlier this month, city and county leaders in Fresno County parted ways after spending years attempting to renew the countywide sales tax known as Measure C – which was first passed decades ago and has generated billions to fund transportation projects. KVPR Associate Editor Kerry Klein discusses a new sales tax recently proposed by a coalition of community groups and city leaders. Plus, the latest news headlines: California Republicans again attempt to block new House maps in California; and California senators tour an immigration detention facility in Kern County.
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    14 mins
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