Democrats were dominant in the midterm elections, including some blue wins in the Central Valley. But what do victories in House Districts 13 and 22 say more broadly about the Democratic swings? We speak to Fresno State Political Science Professor Lisa Bryant about the factors behind this decisive election. Plus, the latest news headlines: Dolores Huerta will lie in honor in the state capitol; and a judge invalidates a Kern County carbon capture project. Today’s episode is hosted by Soreath Hok and produced by Jonathan Linden.

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.

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.

Tomorrow is election day, and no matter how it turns out, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors will undergo a major shift: it’ll be the first time in 70 years that none of the board members are farmers. We talk about why – and what it means – with KVPR Senior Correspondent Marek Warszawski. Today’s episode is hosted by Kerry Klein and produced by Jonathan Linden.

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.

Dolores Huerta died on Wednesday after a battle with cancer. She was 96. We revisit a 2025 KVPR interview where Huerta discussed her decades of activism, and how she wants people to remember her. Plus, the latest news headlines: Reaction pours about Dolores Huerta’s death; and a Fresno council controversy takes a new turn. Today’s episode is hosted and produced by Jonathan Linden.

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.

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.

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.