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. Her previous work can also be found in The Westside Express, her college paper, The Collegian, NPR, and The California Report.
The best way to reach her is at srangel@kvpr.org or 559-862-2397.
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Nearly 250 high school students will represent the Central Valley on New Year’s Day. -
A string of shootings and violent incidents in the Tower District neighborhood in Fresno in recent weeks has sparked calls for changes by residents. -
The District 1 seat on the California Board Of Equalization is up for grabs this November with two Central Valley candidates competing for it. The politicians are making a name for themselves in a region that extends far beyond the San Joaquin Valley. We speak to KVPR reporter Samantha Rangel about the race and the role of the Board Of Equalization. Plus, the latest news headlines: Fresno leaders vote to create “defense fund” for immigrants; and recent crime surge leads to changes in a Fresno neighborhood. Today’s episode is hosted by Soreath Hok and produced by Jonathan Linden. -
Fresno councilmember Miguel Arias is urging the city to use $1 million to provide legal aid to immigrants. -
The two candidates running for District 1 of the California Board of Equalization have already held office in parts of the San Joaquin Valley. What are they standing for and what could they do in this new position? -
Medical students are learning how to treat emergencies in remote environments. UCSF Fresno offers a wilderness medicine course, taken amid the backdrop of Yosemite National Park. KVPR Reporter Samantha Rangel tells us how the training applies to any medical discipline. Plus, the latest news headlines: ICE arrests reported in Bakersfield; and Fresno County test scores show improvement. Today’s episode is hosted by Soreath Hok and produced by Jonathan Linden.
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In medical school, most learning takes place in a classroom at desks within four walls. But at UCSF Fresno, a special program for aspiring doctors takes place in Yosemite National Park. -
Healthcare affordability continues to be an issue for U.S. adults, according to a survey published by two major research firms. -
Days after federal immigration agents launched a mass raid in California, including in the Fresno metropolitan area, leaders are already revealing the effects the operation is having on the community. -
After nearly 18 years, professional hockey is back in Fresno. The Fresno Falcons are returning to the ice with a new roster, a new league, and a familiar name. KVPR reporter Samantha Rangel shows us how the team is preparing for a new season. Plus, the latest news headlines: Reports of ICE detainments surface in the Fresno area; and House District 22 candidates appear in debate. Today’s episode is hosted by Soreath Hok and produced by Jonathan Linden.
