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June 16: The Strongest El Niño In Decades Coming To California This Year

By Soreath Hok,

Published June 16, 2026 at 4:45 AM PDT

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Rising ocean temperatures are building momentum for what will be a strong El Niño year. Scientists are watching for major changes in climate patterns, including here in California. We speak to a meteorologist about what to expect.

Plus, the latest news headlines: A B-52 Bomber carrying passengers crashes in the Mojave Desert; and Gov. Gavin Newsom says the Trump administration is investigating him and his wife.

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Soreath Hok

Soreath 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 local host of KVPR's Central Valley Daily podcast.

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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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