Central Valley Daily

Central Valley Daily covers a nationwide pension crisis affecting Catholic dioceses, a $10 million settlement for a man’s death in Fresno police custody, and the Scrivener Act.

This episode covers House Speaker Mike Johnson’s campaign rally in Bakersfield, the signing of the Scrivener Act to increase accountability in child…

This episode of Central Valley Daily covers a culture of sexual abuse and retaliation at the Chowchilla women’s prison, highlighting how one victim’s…

This episode examines the severe economic impact of surging diesel prices on California’s agricultural sector, driven by geopolitical conflicts and refinery closures.

Author Miriam Powell discusses her book "California Dreams," which chronicles the University of California’s evolution as a lens for the state’s history.

This episode of Central Valley Daily features meteorologist Anthony Edwards from the San Francisco Chronicle, who explains how a strong El Niño…

This episode examines the lack of air conditioning in California’s 31 state prisons, many of which are located in extreme heat zones like the Central Valley.

This episode examines California’s Proposition 40, a proposed one-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires to fund healthcare and offset federal cuts.

KVPR reports on a surge in West Nile virus cases in California, featuring a ride-along with Kings County mosquito technicians treating breeding grounds.

This episode examines the severe layoffs at the Fresno Bee and their impact on local journalism in the Central Valley.

Fresno leaders honored Native American communities and survivors of boarding schools, while the city secured $7.

Fresno City will proclaim California Native American Day, while Porterville unveils a replica Washington Monument.

This episode explores the mystery behind vintage 7-Up neon signs scattered across the Central Valley, tracing their origins to local bottling plants and distributors from the 1940s.

Fresno leaders are launching a year-long commission to address the city's childcare affordability crisis, which costs up to $2,000 per month and hinders economic participation.

AJ Croce discusses his "Croce Plays Croce" tour, which honors his late father Jim Croce's legacy while showcasing his own musical journey.

This episode examines Senate Bill 690, a measure aimed at curbing predatory lawsuits against small businesses over website tracking, which has drawn strong support from Silicon Valley tech giants.

This episode covers a lawsuit alleging sexual abuse by the late Cesar Chavez, a Fresno County ordinance allowing DA employees to carry firearms, and $7 million in aerospace funding for Kern County.

Central Valley Daily explores how the over 1,300 drive-thrus in the San Joaquin Valley contribute to regional air pollution through prolonged vehicle idling.

Comedian Ali Sadiq, who recently won a NAACP Image Award, discusses his journey from incarceration to a successful independent comedy career during this interview.

Fresno County has introduced the state’s first mobile 911 dispatch training center, a trailer that brings AI-powered emergency simulations to local high schools.

This episode covers Fresno city leaders disputing ICE airport arrests, concerns over the SEATA project’s costs, and how drive-thrus worsen regional air pollution.

This episode covers Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer’s ban on data centers and the return of the Fresno Falcons hockey team.

The episode covers the Interior Department denying reports of a land exchange in Yosemite, a private jet crash near Porterville, and a Fresno State grant to address nursing shortages.

This episode examines a controversial proposal to allow a private developer to build a road through Yosemite National Park via a land swap, sparking fears of precedent-setting privatization.

Don Priest, chair of the Valley Music Hall of Fame, discusses the organization’s mission to recognize Central Valley musical talent.

This episode covers the California City Council denying appeals against an ICE detention facility and Shaver Springs residents protesting discolored water.