A new plan aims to create a roadmap to restore natural ecosystems in the central San Joaquin Valley. The effort comes as California continues to regulate groundwater and farmers deal with what’s left of their land. Today we speak with Logan Robertson Huecker, the executive director of the Sequoia Riverlands Trust. The group put together this new restoration plan. Plus, the latest news headlines: Fresno Unified rolls out new app to track students; and major oil firm buys Kern County pipelines. Today’s episode was hosted by Elizabeth Arakalian and produced by Jonathan Linden. Soreath Hok conducted the interview.

What contributes to a home’s survivability in a wildfire? New research from UC Merced looks at the factors that can determine how structures can be more resilient. We speak to Mukesh Kumar, a post-doctoral scientist who led the research and John Abatzoglou, a professor of climatology at UC Merced. Plus, the latest news headlines: Fresno County officially moves forward with transportation tax; and Fresno State opens new student dorms. Today’s episode is hosted by Soreath Hok and produced by Jonathan Linden.

There may be hope for a new drug to treat the most severe cases of Valley fever. Olorofim has shown promising results in clinical trials. We speak to Dr. Fariba Donovan from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and Valley Fever Center for Excellence, who is researching the drug and a possible new rapid test to check for an infection. Plus, the latest news headlines: A long-awaited downtown Fresno housing project breaks ground; and a former nonprofit executive is sentenced for embezzlement. Today’s episode is hosted by Soreath Hok and produced by Jonathan Linden.

In the wake of Cesar Chavez’s sexual abuse allegations, how will educators approach teaching about the civil rights leader and his legacy? As the new school year draws near, we speak with Bakersfield College history professor Oliver Rosales to hear his perspective and his new approach. Today’s episode is hosted by Soreath Hok and produced by Jonathan Linden.

A court-appointed medical review shines a spotlight on conditions inside a Kern County ICE detention facility. A closer look at what an independent investigation found at the California City location. We speak to a medical expert, Dr. Joseph Nwadiuko, to help analyze the results of the report. Plus, the latest news headlines: Gov. Newsom signs a bill to place a local Fresno County tax on the November ballot; and Kern County reports two cases of Measles. Today’s episode is hosted by Soreath Hok and produced by Jonathan Linden.

A multi-state outbreak of the intestinal infection cyclosporiasis has sickened thousands. But how is California monitoring potential cases? We speak to an official at the California Department of Public Health about where California stands and precautions to take over food safety. Plus, the latest news headlines: Fresno County supervisors, state leaders fight over tax measure; and Bakersfield opens new senior center. Today’s episode is hosted by Soreath Hok and produced by Jonathan Linden.

A new documentary celebrates the life and legacy of Luis Valdez, a Delano native and prolific artist known as the father of Chicano theater and film. We speak with the director, David Alvarado, ahead of a special event and screening in Fresno. Plus, the latest news headlines: How public land protection could sway voters in House District 22; and Merced officials place a new city tax on the November ballot. Today’s episode is hosted by Soreath Hok and produced by Jonathan Linden.

More questions are unfolding following a marathon session at the Fresno City Council last week. On today’s episode, we look at the flurry of measures discussed, and what it will mean for the November ballot. Fresno Bee reporter Melissa Montalvo helps us break it all down. Plus, the latest news headlines: A Valley Republican now leads her party in the Assembly; and what a report says about farmworkers and immigration enforcement. Today’s episode is hosted by Soreath Hok and produced by Jonathan Linden.

California’s public defense system is in chaos. A new report documents the counties in the state where caseloads are sky-high and where questions abound over financial conflict of interest, including in the Central Valley. We speak to Josh Schwartz, a researcher with the Wren Collective, about his findings. Today’s episode is hosted by Soreath Hok and produced by Jonathan Linden.

California ecosystems are highly invaded by non-native species that have creeped in for hundreds of years. Getting rid of those species is a big, costly job. But KVPR News Director brings us a story of one effort in Fresno County where conservation groups are using a natural solution to help bring back some of the original landscape. Plus, the latest news headlines: Residents rally to support a transportation tax measure in Fresno County; and a new study says small farmers will struggle to survive under groundwater rules. Today’s episode is hosted by Soreath Hok and produced by Jonathan Linden.