Elizabeth Arakelian
Director of RadioA Valley native, Elizabeth earned her bachelor's degree in English Language Literatures from the University of California, Santa Cruz and her master's degree in journalism from New York University. She has covered a range of beats. Her agriculture reporting for the Turlock Journal earned her a first place award from the California Newspaper Publishers Association.
While in graduate school she covered the New Hampshire Primary for NBC Owned Television Stations and subsequently worked as a television ratings analyst for the company's business news network, CNBC. Upon returning to California, her role as a higher education public relations professional reconnected her to the Valley's media scene. She is happy to be back to her journalism roots at KVPR.
Elizabeth has hosted KVPR's local broadcasts of Morning Edition and All Things Considered. She is currently KVPR's Director of Radio, and the host of KVPR's Central Valley Daily podcast.
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After over 400 episodes, some changes are coming to Central Valley Daily. Today, the podcast's founding host, Elizabeth Arakelian, speaks with our new host, Soreath Hok. We'll learn more about Soreath's background and what she's looking forward to in this new role. -
Expecting Black mothers are more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white mothers. It’s a national statistic that holds true in Kern County. On today’s episode, Cecil Egbele with the Bakersfield Observer explains the statistics and why doulas can help Black mothers-to-be in Kern County. Plus, the latest news headlines: Election officials urge early voting; and California is monitoring four people exposed to a hantavirus outbreak.
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A recent ruling brought a long legal fight to an end in the city of Fresno. But what will it mean for how the city conducts public business in the future? We speak to Fresnoland reporter Omar Rashad about the ruling on a transparency issue and the city’s reaction. Plus, the latest news headlines: Advocates in Fresno rally in support of LGBTQ outreach; and Gov. Gavin Newsom won’t say who he supports to succeed him.
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Brent Stratton was sworn in as Bakersfield’s new police chief on May 1. His promotion comes after more than two decades with the department. On today’s episode, Stratton tells us how he plans to lead the department at a time when tensions are high, and sympathy for many law enforcement agencies is low.
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Since day one in office, the Delta Conveyance Project has been a key pillar of Governor Gavin Newsom’s agenda. With him now leaving office, the project’s future still remains uncertain. Today, we speak with CalMatters water reporter Rachel Becker. She discusses the project's status and breaks down exactly what it would do. Plus, the latest news headlines: House District 22 candidates call for reducing extremism; and new analysis shows state impacts of remote work.
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Residents facing deportation have historically been able to fight their cases out of jail while they await trial. But, under President Trump's latest immigration directives, immigrants are now largely being detained before appearing in court. On today's episode, Sonja Sharp with the Los Angeles Times explains how the mass detention of immigrants is overwhelming California's courts.
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CSU Bakersfield announced this week that the head coach of its women’s basketball team is resigning. The departure is just the latest in a series of controversies for the athletics department. On today’s episode, 23ABC Senior Reporter Mike Hart breaks down the turmoil within CSU Bakersfield’s sports. Plus, the latest news headlines: a bill barring sex offenders from office clears a hurdle in Sacramento, and an environmental group warns against a blast mine near the San Joaquin River.
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Hear candidates make their case to voters on KVPR's broadcast of the Maddy Institute's Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Candidate Forum on Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m.
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In early March, Fresno County Supervisors spoke out against soil being used along the San Joaquin River that had been produced through a process sometimes called human composting. KVPR’s Samantha Rangel breaks down what happened and also explores the growing practice of human composting and the science behind it. Plus, the latest news headlines: an ICE-involved shooting in the city of Patterson, and Clovis police have charged a man with a misdemeanor after student walkouts protesting immigration actions.
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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.
