Amaray Alvarez

California’s 22nd Congressional District is being called one of the most important races in the country. Weeks before Election Day, Republican incumbent David Valadao and his Democratic challenger Randy Villegas are out in full force to win the seat. KVPR reporter Amaray Alvarez has been following the race closely. We get a recap on where the candidates stand on the biggest issues. Plus, the latest news headlines: ICE raids hit Fresno area; and a planning commission denies mining company’s bid along San Joaquin River. Today’s episode is hosted by Soreath Hok and produced by Jonathan Linden.

The cost of living crisis, paired with regional disruptions over immigration enforcement, also come as voters gear up for a critical midterm election in November and have been showing signs of frustration with economic policies.

Sgt. Adolph Aguirre, whose plane was shot down over Europe in 1943, received a funeral with full military honors in Exeter. It was a bittersweet homecoming that many believed would never happen.

An Exeter family thought their fallen WWII servicemember who died in battle overseas was lost forever. But decades later, he returned home. KVPR reporter Amaray Alvarez brings us the story of the celebration. Plus, the latest news headlines: House Speaker Mike Johnson visits Bakersfield to campaign for Rep. David Valadao; and diesel truckers protest high prices. Today’s episode is hosted by Soreath Hok and produced by Jonathan Linden.

An investigation by NPR and Boston University found two San Joaquin Valley counties are potentially underreporting how many people die of heat related causes.

The emerging storms are already breaking records and meteorologists expect it will be the strongest recorded El Niño in history.

The plaintiff, referred to in the lawsuit filed in Kern County as simply “Jane Doe,” filed a total of six claims over alleged abuse she suffered in the 1970s.