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Feb. 27: Stressed? A Writing Practice Can Help

By Elizabeth Arakelian,
Jonathan Linden
Published February 27, 2026 at 4:45 AM PST
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Whether it's a journal entry or a grocery list, writing is a way to self-regulate and build resilience. On today's episode, we explore the intersection of writing and neuroscience with UC Merced Professor Emily Johnston.

Plus, the latest news headlines: layoffs hit Fresno Unified workers, and the country's largest agricultural water district addresses sinking land.

Central Valley Daily
Elizabeth Arakelian
A Valley native, Elizabeth earned her bachelor's degree in English Language Literatures from the University of California, Santa Cruz and her master's degree in journalism from New York University. She has covered a range of beats. Her agriculture reporting for the Turlock Journal earned her a first place award from the California Newspaper Publishers Association.
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Jonathan Linden
Jonathan Linden is a podcast producer at KVPR. Born and raised in Riverside, he's a Southern California native. Jonathan's passion for public radio began at a young age when his brother would play NPR while driving him home from middle school. He earned his B.A. in journalism from Biola University in 2019.
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