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Many students have internships, but what about one that teaches you the art of craft coffee industry from the inside? On today’s episode of Central Valley Daily, KVPR’s Rachel Livinal takes us behind the scenes of a Merced-based apprenticeship program for coffee connoisseurs. Plus, the latest news headlines: A federal judge rules against the Trump administration’s use of National Guard troops in Southern California; and the largest immigrant detention facility in California is now operating in Kern County.

It’s been 60 years since Filipino farmworkers in Delano protested for better wages and sparked a nationwide movement for labor rights. The Delano Chapter of the Filipino American National Historical Society is hosting a free public event on Saturday to mark the occasion. In this episode we speak with Suzanne Villaruz, an event coordinator, who has a personal connection to the movement in the 1960’s. Plus, the latest news headlines: Why there are questions about Gov. Gavin Newsom’s whereabouts; and what a study says about the Valley’s economy.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has spent years cracking down on fossil fuels and on the state’s oil industry. Now, he and other Democratic lawmakers are in talks to boost in-state oil production. We discuss why, and what this sudden shift could mean for Kern County, with CalMatters reporter Alexei Koseff. Plus, the latest news headlines: A historic mining town is scorched by a wildfire; and a progressive U.S. Representative is backing a Valley candidate looking to unseat a House Republican.

A centerpiece of the Trump Administration is cutting public spending. However, as grants and contracts are cut, Valley nonprofits providing critical services are feeling the effects. KVPR associate editor Kerry Klein breaks down how much funding is at stake and who has been hit the hardest. Plus, the latest news headlines: Clovis breaks ground on the largest county library, and a state legislator wants to break the state into two.

You might know the sport of fencing. But have you ever seen a parafencer on stage? One athlete from Bakersfield is at the top of his game and is getting ready for a competition in South Korea. We catch up with Parafencer Kevin Reeve about the sport and what got him interested. Plus, the latest news headlines: Fresno County supervisors declare state of emergency over wildfire, and a Fresno businessman accused of arson appears in court.

On today’s episode, we explore a relatively new AI-powered tool for law enforcement called “Draft One.” The tool can take audio from body camera footage and write a police report, which would help save officers time on administrative tasks. Departments across the country are piloting the tool, including in Fresno. But is it safe enough to warrant use when it comes to crimes? Tekendra Parmar, an investigative journalist with Mother Jones, discusses his recent reporting.

Fresno's Pinedale neighborhood was born as a lumber mill town in the Roaring 20s.

With election day now less than two weeks away, ballots are being cast nationwide. In the Central Valley, election officials have been preparing for this day. We speak with Fresno County Clerk and Registrar of Voters James Kus about what it is taking this time around to ensure the election process runs smoothly. Plus, the latest news headlines, including a new survey of voters and the elections, and millions in funding for local transit systems.

On this week’s Valley Edition: The World Ag Expo just wrapped up in Tulare, this year with more robots than ever. Listen to this story and more on the podcast above.

On this week’s Valley Edition: A first ever town hall for Fresno’s unhoused community. What city leaders are learning and how they plan to address complaints. Listen to this story and more on Valley Edition.