Fresno County has one of the highest rates of 911 calls for domestic violence. But resources can be scarce. Now a new reporting series examines the link between domestic violence and homelessness. We speak to independent journalist Megan Myscofski about it. Plus, the latest news headlines: A change in ownership of California immigration detention facilities; plus the Valley’s Iranian community reacts to Iran leader’s funeral.

A whistleblower complaint alleges Fresno developer Darius Assemi diverted millions of dollars from Granville Homes to secretly buy back a family parcel of land. It’s land that the news website Fresnoland reports has been under a $700 million default as part of the Assemi family’s struggling farming business. We speak to Fresnoland reporter Gregory Weaver about the explosive claims. Plus, the latest news headlines: A Fresno council candidate quits prosecutor job after protest; and a new bill seeks to energize oil permitting.

In the 1990s, a high school music teacher in Fresno couldn’t find sheet music to help teach Latin jazz to his students. So he decided to build a publishing company from scratch. In this encore episode, we talk with KVPR reporter Kerry Klein about how Steve Alcala is helping students play Latin jazz all around the globe.

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, we revisit a conversation on one of the nation’s most emblematic issues: immigration. Bishop Joseph Brennan of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno joins us in this encore episode. Plus the latest news headlines: What did California include in America’s 250th time capsule? And new figures show sluggish voter turnout in the primaries.

San Francisco Chronicle reporters Susie Neilson and Megan Fan Munce join us in this encore episode of Central Valley Daily to discuss their investigation into a system known as “360 Value.” Their Pulitzer Prize-winning reporting uncovered how major insurance companies rely on the program’s faulty algorithm to insure homes. Plus the latest news headlines: Investigators serve search warrants in Avenal amid city scandal; and a plan to share driver data with the federal government is moving forward.

While college student enrollment among older adults is very low, those who do enroll say they reap physical, mental and social benefits. On today's episode, KVPR reporter Rachel Livinal takes us into the classroom to learn how older adults are finding meaning in college at a later age. Plus, the latest news headlines: Local attorney reacts to Supreme Court’s birthright ruling; and Gov. Gavin Newsom signs the latest state budget.

County farm bureaus are important for connecting farmers and ranchers with local resources. In Tulare County, the long-time executive director of the farm bureau retires on June 30th. In this episode, KVPR’s Kerry Klein discusses the legacy and major accomplishments of Tricia Stever Blattler. Plus, the latest news headlines: A bombshell report accuses a Fresno developer of financial abuse; and a memorial is held for victims of a B-52 Bomber crash in Kern County.

You can find South Asian culture anywhere in California. But how much do we really know about how it got there? On today’s show, we speak with Madhushree Ghosh, author of a new book that explores how migration has helped shape a rich community in the state.

The historic Crystal Palace in Bakersfield may be gone, but not forgotten. We revisit our conversation with KGET reporter Robert Price about the venue’s closure and Buck Owens’ enduring country music legacy. Plus the latest headlines: Orange Cove rejects a controversial climate project; and UC Merced announces layoffs.

A Fresno cooking class is keeping Hmong food and language traditions alive. We speak to Central Valley Journalism Collaborative reporter Esther Quintanilla about the non-profit teaching Hmong culture to a new generation. Plus, the latest news headlines: An earthquake shakes a northern California region; and Fresno breaks ground on a new housing project.