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President Trump’s second term in office has been marked by a crackdown on immigration. And in the latest wrinkle, the federal government has ended a program that protected some kids from deportation. KVPR Associate Editor Kerry Klein discusses the policy change and who’s affected. Plus, the latest news headlines: Fresno passes a record budget; and a bill seeks to crack down on cockfighting.

Muralists recently took to downtown Merced to give the district a fresh coat of paint. On today’s episode, KVPR’s Rachel Livinal reports from downtown, where muralists express the meaning behind their work. Plus, the latest news headlines: Kern County water leaders battle with golden mussels; and a public records law raises alarms among First Amendment advocates.

Fresno State’s 50th Chicano/Latino Commencement Ceremony celebrated the collective achievements of more than 1,000 graduates from the Class of 2026. The event is the largest bilingual graduation of its kind in the nation, and it’s the subject of a new Latino USA profile. We get a preview from producer Adreanna Rodriguez.

It’s easy for visitors to Yosemite National Park to marvel at the park’s ancient trees and landscape. But what about the many creatures that call the park home? Before you get out there this summer, there’s a book you’ll want to pick up first. On today's episode, we speak with Beth Pratt, the author of that new and unique book. Plus the latest headlines: A mountain lion is caught in a Valley city; and a proposed billionaire tax heads to the ballot.

NPR’s popular podcast “Planet Money” tells stories about the economic forces that shape our lives. Now, there’s a “Planet Money” book all about those forces. It includes a story about a Fresno-based “raisin cartel.” On today’s show, authors Alex Mayyasi and Kenny Malone explain commodities through this lens. Plus, the latest news headlines: President Trump endorses a California governor candidate; and Fresno cracks down on crime after violent week.

Tariffs, inflation and rising costs associated with the Iran war are just the latest factors affecting farmers’ abilities to stay above water. On today’s episode, we speak to California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross about these issues.

Universal transitional kindergarten fully launched last year after a multi-year rollout by Gov. Gavin Newsom. It aims to ensure high quality early childhood education for children no matter their income. But KVPR's Rachel Livinal reports the program is behind in a few ways. She joins today's episode to discuss her new reporting. Plus the latest news headlines: Researchers worry farmworkers are not being protected from the early heatwave; and a new baseball rivalry series launches in the Valley.

The United Farm Workers sued the Trump administration in November over new wage rules.

An official statement from the United Farm Workers – the union Chavez built in the early 1960s – pierced through rumors about the late leader.

Allegations of sexual misconduct against late civil rights leader and founder of the United Farm Workers, Cesar E. Chavez, broke out in the open Wednesday after one of his closest allies in the movement spoke out.