Rachel Livinal
Reporter / Central Valley Journalism CollaborativeRachel Livinal reports on higher education for KVPR through a partnership with the Central Valley Journalism Collaborative. Rachel grew up in Merced and attended Merced Community College and California State University of Long Beach where she earned her B.A. in journalism with a minor in sociology. She is excited to share the stories that are shaping the higher education landscape in the San Joaquin Valley.
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Officials in California are assuring schools that state law protects students’ rights to participate in sports teams consistent with their gender identity. -
Earlier this year, a wave of international students suddenly had their visas and work permits revoked by the Trump Administration. This comes as the federal government cracks down on immigration enforcement more broadly. Students eventually gained their permits and visas back, but it left them feeling uncertain about their future. KVPR’s Rachel Livinal joins us to discuss the effect of these changes at places like UC Merced. -
U.S. Attorneys allege Community Health System and a technology company paid “extravagant” benefits, including bonuses, meals and technology discounts, to doctors who referred patients to their facilities. -
Most international student work permits revoked at the university were reactivated, but international students tell KVPR they feel anxiety about staying in the U.S. -
The federal government has suspended $450,000 that a CSU Stanislaus program uses to protect San Joaquin Valley kit foxes, and other threatened species. -
Stanislaus State issued layoff notices to 18 employees in March. Budget deficits loom at Fresno State and CSU Bakersfield as well. -
Expenses for lawsuits, investigations, labor negotiations and contract reviews at the State Center Community College District rose from $300,000 in 2016 to more than $1.2 million in 2024. -
One of the endangered species that calls the vernal pools home has lived for millions of years. -
Have you ever been to a stand-up comedy show? How about one that’s at an unexpected place - like a laundromat or hair salon - and you only find out the address a few hours ahead of time? On today’s show, we’ll hear from KVPR reporter Rachel Livinal, who checked out a secret show in Merced. Plus, the latest news headlines: a Kern County fugitive is linked to the death of a Mexican police officer in Tijuana, and the city of Arvin plans for a special city council election.
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A traveling standup comedy show with two unique rules makes a pitstop in Merced, California.
