Rachel Livinal

Officials and experts agree there is no wildfire “season” anymore, only a wildfire year. So, lawmakers put money in the budget this year to transition seasonal firefighters into year-round positions. What could this mean for the firefighters and those they serve? On today’s episode of Central Valley Daily, KVPR’s Rachel Livinal takes this special report on how firefighters feel about the change. Plus, the latest news headlines: Bakersfield State Senator Shannon Grove reacts to the new law increasing Kern County oil production, and a new state law will notify students and parents if immigration officers enter a school campus.

The ruling comes after a long-standing dispute between Grimmway Farms and the California Civil Rights Department.

Three directors in charge of programs that aid marginalized and underserved students on campus were laid off earlier this month.

There’s no clear consensus on redistricting in a politically purple region of the San Joaquin Valley. But some voters say it’s worth a fight.

The barista internship offered at Merced independent coffee shop The Sensory Lab teaches all things associated with specialty coffee.

The funding will go to projects at Merced College and UC Merced.

Many students have internships, but what about one that teaches you the art of craft coffee industry from the inside? On today’s episode of Central Valley Daily, KVPR’s Rachel Livinal takes us behind the scenes of a Merced-based apprenticeship program for coffee connoisseurs. Plus, the latest news headlines: A federal judge rules against the Trump administration’s use of National Guard troops in Southern California; and the largest immigrant detention facility in California is now operating in Kern County.

Roughly 1,000 firefighters are responding to the wildfire and more are expected.

Officials said reduced state and federal funding contributed to the cuts.

Jomarie Calasanz, 26, was missing for two months.