KVPR News Podcast
Local news reports and interviews from KVPR, covering issues in Central California.
Latest Episodes
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In 2008, Californians passed a law by a two-thirds majority to give egg-laying hens more space to move around. Farmers have had the last seven years to…
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Egg prices have soared this spring for a lot of reasons. Lesley McClurg breaks down why you’re paying more. The cheapest price for a dozen conventional…
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Talk to most education leaders about the biggest challenges and opportunities in America’s public schools and the issue of so called STEM courses is sure…
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The U.S. Supreme Court is ruling in favor of a Fresno raisin farmer that it is unconstitutional for a government-backed agricultural board to claim…
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A statue of Ronald Reagan will be unveiled in the California state Capitol rotunda on Monday. It’s funded by private donations under a law signed by…
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A provision in the newest California budget could give the state the power to force mergers between small water providers and larger companies. A number…
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Update: Friday June 19, 6:00 PMThe Corrine Fire has now grown to 1,000 acres is just 5 percent contained. Three outbuildings have been destroyed.…
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A wildfire known as ‘The Sky Fire’ burning outside Oakhurst in Madera County has grown to over 500 acres.The U.S. Forest Service says as of Friday morning…
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Late-emerging legislation designed to deal with the drought could be part of the budget package California lawmakers will vote on Friday. But as Amy…
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Water scarcity is driving farmers to plant different crops. Growers are switching to more profitable -- less thirsty fruits, vegetables and nuts.Nowhere…