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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.
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Sept. 21: The Fresno Bee Lays Off Journalists. What It Spells For Community News. (opens the original)
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The owner of the Fresno Bee, McClatchy Media, recently laid off seven reporters and one editor. That’s about 40% of the San Joaquin Valley newsroom. Across the country, McClatchy Media laid off at least 90 journalists. Today, we break down the significance of these layoffs by speaking with two former executive editors at the Fresno Bee, Joe Kieta and Jim Boren. Today’s episode is hosted by Soreath Hok and produced by Jonathan Linden.
Sept. 14: ‘He Makes Heroes Out Of Everyday People.’ Jim Croce’s Son Performs In Fresno (opens the original)
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It’s been over 50 years since the death of singer and songwriter Jim Croce. His son, A.J., is helping keep his legacy alive. Later this month, he’ll bring his “Croce Plays Croce” tour to the Warnors Theatre in Fresno. A.J. sits down with Central Valley Daily to share his musical background and what makes his father's music special. Today’s episode is produced and hosted by Jonathan Linden.
Sept. 10: What To Know About Fresno County Transportation Tax Measure S Ahead Of November (opens the original)
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Measure S is headed to the November ballot in Fresno County. The half-cent sales tax is projected to generate more than $7 billion for transportation projects over the next 30 years. But the citizen-led initiative is facing a major fight to sway voters ahead of the polls. On today’s episode we speak with KVPR’s Marek Warszawki about what the measure includes. Plus, the latest news headlines: New accuser sues over Cesar Chavez sex abuse; and Fresno County may allow prosecutors to carry guns. Toda
Sept. 7: A Unique Program Trains Valley High Schoolers To Answer 911 Calls [Encore] (opens the original)
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Emergency dispatchers are commonly the first voices people hear in an emergency. But across the country, it’s getting harder to find people trained to answer those calls. KVPR’s Samantha Rangel brings us inside a student program training future dispatchers. Today’s episode is hosted by Soreath Hok and Elizabeth Arakelian. Produced by Samantha Rangel, Kerry Klein, Jonathan Linden.
Aug. 31: Valley Music Hall Of Fame Celebrates New Class of Inductees (opens the original)
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Central Valley musicians will get their chance to shine at this year’s Valley Music Hall of Fame. The 2026 inductees will be honored in a ceremony in September. On today’s episode, we speak to Valley Music Hall of Fame board chair, Don Priest, to learn about the rigorous process to select the artists and what it means to honor Valley music history.
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