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About KVPR

KVPR is a leading provider of news, music and entertainment for California's San Joaquin Valley, across broadcast and digital platforms. Operated by Valley Public Radio, KVPR's primary radio service features news and talk programming with NPR favorites like Morning Edition and All Things Considered, as well as local news and information. It can be heard on FM 89.3 (Fresno, Visalia, Merced) and FM 89.1 (Bakersfield), as well as on digital platforms including KVPR.org, the KVPR app, smart speakers and connected devices. A KVPR broadcast coverage map is available here.

Valley Public Radio also operates KVPR Classical, which broadcasts classical music 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. KVPR Classical can be heard on HD Radio on FM 89.3 HD-2 in Fresno and FM 89.1 HD-2 in Bakersfield, as well on the digital platforms mentioned above.

Founded in 1975 by White Ash Broadcasting, KVPR is a locally-based non-profit organization. The station is a proud member of the NPR Network. KVPR serves the residents of Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, Mariposa and Tulare counties. KVPR began broadcasting in October 1978.

In addition to content from NPR, the station also broadcasts programs from PRX, the BBC and American Public Media. KVPR's local newsroom has won multiple Golden Mike Awards and received the National Edward. R. Murrow Award in both 2022 and 2024. KVPR operates from a state-of-the-art 10,000 square foot broadcast center in Clovis, CA, which opened in 2016.

Mission:

"Expanding your world through voices and sounds that inform and inspire." 

Vision:

"We are bridging artistic expression and diverse perspectives of our community." 

STATION PROGRAMMING

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News & Talk:
KVPR is the San Joaquin Valley's NPR station, featuring in-depth news and talk programs, including NPR's Morning Edition and  All Things Considered. The station also produces award-winning local news coverage that airs within these national shows. Other news/talk programs include 1A, Science Friday, BBC Newshour, Latino USA, and NPR's Here and Now. KVPR goes beyond the headlines to bring you a diverse array of weekly programs, from thought provoking talks from the TED Radio Hour or true stories told live on The Moth Radio Hour, or the humor of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me. Learn about the intersection of culture, people and food on The Splendid Table, or hear deep explorations of fascinating stories on This American Life.

Classical Music:
KVPR Classical is Valley Public Radio's 24/7 classical music station, broadcasting on HD-2 in both the Fresno and Bakersfield areas, streaming worldwide on KVPR.org, the KVPR App, smart speakers, and connected devices. KVPR Classical features the talented hosts of Classical 24, as well as special programs like Sunday Baroque. In addition to KVPR Classical, our main KVPR signal also features evening classical programming, including broadcasts of the New York Philharmonic and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The station also airs special broadcasts from local orchestras and ensembles. Jazz can also be heard on KVPR, with local programs such as Sunday Night Jazz with David Aus. The station also broadcasts a series showcasing talented local student musicians every spring known as Young Artists Spotlight.

STATION FUNDING
KVPR's programming is made possible thanks to generous support of our community. Before the elimination of federal funding in 2025, support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting made up about 7-8 percent of the station's overall revenue. Now with federal funding eliminated, the station relies local and regional support for all of its $2.2 million annual operating budget. The largest sources of revenue come from membership donations, foundation partners, local business sponsors and station events.

The station's annual wine tasting (typically held the first Sunday in May) and $10,000 Drawing raffle are also significant sources of revenue. The station also has planned giving programs designed specifically for individuals who wish to support the mission of public radio through a legacy gift, estate planning, or gifts of stock or real estate. Our vehicle donation program also makes it easy for listeners to support the station by donating a used car.