Soreath Hok
Host, Central Valley DailySoreath 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 host of KVPR's Central Valley Daily podcast.
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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A new paramedic program at Merced College is attracting more than just students. First responders who are already working in the city are taking courses to level up their skills. And that’s improving emergency capabilities in the city. Rachel Livinal from the Merced Focus attends a mock training to find out what people are learning in the field. Plus, the latest news headlines: Democrats flip House District 22; and Measure S continues to struggle. Today’s episode is hosted by Soreath Hok and produced by Jonathan Linden. -
New research from UC Berkeley says there is a link between the development of new oil and gas wells in Kern County and the increase in Valley Fever cases. Today, KVPR Senior Editor Kerry Klein speaks with postdoctoral fellow Lisa Couper, who authored the research and discusses her key findings. Plus, the latest results in the 2026 Midterm Election from the San Joaquin Valley. Today’s episode is hosted by Soreath Hok and produced by Jonathan Linden.
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A recall election left all but one seat empty on the Avenal City Council. This Election Day, residents of the Kings County community will decide on which candidates should fill those positions. But how has the city managed without a full council since the summer? KVPR reporter Samantha Rangel discusses the impact the vacancies have had on city services. Plus, the latest news headlines: Three more Valley residents accused of illegal voting; and a Fresno City Council candidate calls for an independent investigation into a botched arrest. Today’s episode is hosted by Soreath Hok and produced by Jonathan Linden.
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While voters have their eye on tight congressional races across the country, California’s San Joaquin Valley also has some that are in play. Past elections for House District 13 have been won by razor-thin margins. Could this year be just as close? We speak with CalMatters reporter Maya C. Miller, who visited the district. Plus, the latest news headlines: Mourners remember Dolores Huerta at vigil; Fresno officials spar over allegations of corruption. Today’s episode is hosted by Kerry Klein and produced by Jonathan Linden.
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The federal government has increasingly challenged the legitimacy of California’s election process. That includes by recently naming three people in Fresno County who allegedly committed voter fraud. Fresno County Clerk and Registrar of Voters James Kus talks about what his department is doing to ensure ballot security on Election Day. Plus, the latest news headlines: Fresno police chief comments on council candidate’s alleged DUI case; and Kern County officials prepare for El Nino. Today’s episode is hosted by Soreath Hok and produced by Jonathan Linden.
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The deaths of two pilots fighting a wildfire in Yosemite National Park this past summer are part of an alarming trend. New reporting from The Atlantic’s Joshua Partlow examines why a new wildland firefighting policy from the federal government is raising safety questions. Plus, the latest news headlines: A Fresno City Council candidate faces alleged DUI claims; and AOC stumps for House District 22 candidate Randy Villegas in Bakersfield. Today’s episode is hosted by Soreath Hok and produced by Jonathan Linden.
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Proposition 39 in California would implement a voter ID requirement in California. Supporters say it bolsters trust in elections, but opponents say it’s a tool for voter suppression. We speak to Michael Farren, assistant director of the State and Local Governance Initiative at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. He breaks down what the proposed changes are and the potential impact on a state, where a majority of ballots is cast by mail.
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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.
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The recent surge in immigration enforcement in the San Joaquin Valley hit hard in some rural farm towns – like Kerman, on Fresno County’s west side. -
The Fresno County community of Kerman is facing a wave of ICE activity. At a recent high school homecoming football game, residents took a break to cheer on their town, as Kerman mayor Maria Pacheco described the impact of ICE operations in the city. Plus, the latest news headlines: Bakersfield doctor found guilty of negligence; and Kings County declares storm emergency. Today’s episode is hosted by Soreath Hok and produced by Jonathan Linden.
