Soreath Hok
Host & ReporterSoreath Hok is a multimedia journalist with experience in radio, television and digital production. She is a 2022 National Edward R. Murrow Award winner. At KVPR, she is currently the local host of NPR's All Things Considered.
Soreath began her journalism career in Fresno, graduating from Fresno State with a B.A. in English and minor in Mass Communication & Journalism. Her first media job at KFSR, the campus radio station, helped to launch her career in broadcast news. She worked as a producer at two Fresno stations, KMPH FOX 26 and KSEE 24, before moving to KCRA 3 in Sacramento.
After more than a decade behind-the-scenes as a producer, Soreath explored other creative outlets outside of news in advertising, marketing and social media. A Cambodian-American, Soreath has had the opportunity to report on mental health issues affecting the Cambodian community amongst survivors of the Khmer Rouge genocide in the 1970's. At KVPR, she completed a five-part series as a part of her 2022 California Fellowship with the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism. She continues to explore this topic for the 2022-2023 Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism.
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Two years ago, two civil rights groups sued the City of Fresno, alleging city leaders violated a public meeting law by negotiating the city’s budget behind closed doors. On today’s show, Fresnoland reporter Omar Rashad brings us an update to that investigation – including a batch of illuminating emails he obtained between city leaders. Plus, the latest news headlines: A popular restaurant owner in Fresno was arrested by federal authorities, and a very expensive home is on sale by Central Valley farming billionaires. -
Dolores Huerta helped launch the modern farm labor movement. At 95 years old, she still has a lot to say about labor conditions and immigration policies today. Central Valley Daily’s Producer Jonathan Linden sits down with Huerta to discuss her views on the current political moment, and her legacy.
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A new law, recently signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, will require the High-Speed Rail Authority to provide a detailed funding plan for the Merced to Bakersfield segment. On today's show, we speak with the bill's author, Republican Assemblymember David Tangipa. He discusses the intent of the law, his thoughts on the project's future, and what it's like to be the youngest person in the state legislature.
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If you or someone you know may be considering suicide or is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. -
Tobacco retail is a thriving industry in Fresno. But city officials are eyeing regulations that could change the landscape for smoke shops. -
Fresno is the first city in California to test the new program, a partnership with the California Department of Justice. -
State money has been set aside to help the bankrupt Madera Community Hospital reopen – nearly a year after it shut its doors. -
Councilmembers detailed a new plan to increase transparency and accountability following discovery of an illegal lab being stored in Reedley. -
“The conspiracy theories are abounding,” a city official said. -
Fresno County health officials began raising concern over an unauthorized medical lab operating in Reedley long before the lab became widely known by the public in recent weeks.
