Samantha Rangel
ReporterSamantha Rangel reports on stories for KVPR in the Fresno and Clovis areas. After growing up in the town of Firebaugh, Samantha earned her B.A. in Media, Communications, and Journalism from California State University, Fresno. Before joining the KVPR news team, she was a reporter for The Westside Express, where she covered education and other local news in Firebaugh.
Outside of reporting, Samantha enjoys making music with her younger brothers, throwing a softball around with her dad, and going on walks with her mom. She can also be found taking photos or driving around with her friends, Dutch Bros drink in hand, with her music on.
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The demand for pistachios is booming worldwide, but here in the Central Valley, growers are worried that this year’s pistachio harvest could be smaller than expected. Today we hear from KVPR reporter Samantha Rangel, who visited a local orchard to hear from a farmer and learn more about what’s at stake. Plus, the latest news headlines: New details emerge on sale of ICE facilities; and residents in Hanford protest plans for data centers at fairgrounds. -
Demand for pistachios continues to rise around the world with viral trends making the nut popular on the internet. But farmers in the Central Valley must battle with the climate to keep up with demand. -
The growth of California’s ag industry is fueled by research funding – and much of it comes from the U.S. Farm Bill. But as Congress struggles to update the legislation, scientists are working with limited resources and growing needs. We speak to KVPR reporter Samantha Rangel about what is at stake. Plus, the latest news headlines: California congressmen request more fighter jets at the Lemoore naval base; and we now know what the turnout was for the June primary.
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Citrus growers across the state rely on Lindcove Research and Extension Center in Exeter for solutions to their produce problems. But as Congress struggles to pass a new farm bill, the center’s funding is in limbo. -
“When we stop growing, we die as a city.” -
Voters throughout Fresno County told KVPR that affordability, immigration and healthcare were motivators in heading to the ballots for this year’s midterm election. -
Every summer, a prestigious international music festival invites students from universities around the world to perform. And for the first time ever, some of those students will hail from Fresno. KVPR’s Samantha Rangel talks with us about an ambitious group of clarinet players getting ready for an upcoming performance in South Korea. Plus, the latest news headlines: Results have been certified in a recall of Avenal’s city leaders; and sentencing for a crime spree near Yosemite National Park.
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The “Invicta” clarinet quartet is preparing for its debut on an international stage. -
A “founding convention” was held in early May for the launch of an effort called “United San Joaquin.” -
The property along the San Joaquin River has been renamed after the Peck family demanded their name be removed amid controversy over human composting.
