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How does climate change impact our relationship with protected wilderness? KALW’s Marissa Ortega-Welch recently dived deeper into that topic and joined us to discuss her new podcast.Plus, the latest news headlines, including the push by Valley legislators to improve healthcare, and the arrest of a Fresno police officer.

With the temperatures set to start cooling down and more people staying at home, health experts are encouraging people to get the latest flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. CVS Pharmacist Dr. Bobby Dhaliwal joins us and tells us the latest information.Plus, the latest news headlines, including how voters are feeling about the upcoming election and the Assemi family’s response to financial challenges.

Amid a crackdown on homelessness and public camping, a little-known program in Fresno is setting out to reduce barriers to housing and help people get back on their feet. KVPR’s Esther Quintanilla reports on how the program works and who it’s helping.Plus, the latest news headlines, including a new center in Merced focusing on “generational healing,” and a new poll shows a tight race for House District 22.

In the northern San Joaquin Valley, Congressional District 13 is a toss-up this election, and has the potential to shape the makeup of Congress. KVPR’s Rachel Livinal reports from the district on how young people could be a deciding factor on whether the seat goes to a Republican or a Democrat.Plus, the latest news headlines, including, a scary plane landing in Bakersfield, and a valley fever bill goes to Congress.

This election, voters across the state and the Central Valley will decide on whether or not to approve school bond measures aimed at addressing major – and costly – infrastructure needs. EdSource reporter Lasherica Thornton discusses how much some districts are asking for and what the funds would cover.Plus, the latest news headlines, including the search for Fresno’s next police chief and Sikh-Americans from the Valley march to the state’s capital.

In September, a local professor discovered over 3,000 dead fish in the Kern River around Bakersfield. The mass die-off led to criticism toward city officials. But who is really to blame? Lois Henry, editor of SJV Water, discusses the complicated web of rights over the river.Plus, the latest news headlines, including how the debate between Rudy Salas and David Valadao for House District 13 played out and a Montana man convicted of threatening former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Horse racing at The Big Fresno Fair this year has an expanded schedule, giving fairgoers more opportunity to view the competitions. Larry Swarzlander discusses this year's racing and also the recent deaths of two horses.Plus, the latest news headlines, including the state health department confirming two bird flu cases among people in the Central Valley and October heat breaks records.

Merced County leaders say funding is needed to sustain its sheriff and fire departments. On Nov. 5th, voters will decide whether a tax on them through Measure R is a way to do that. Brianna Vaccari, a reporter with The Merced Focus newsroom, discusses how Measure R would work. Plus, the latest news headlines, including, cooler temperatures coming to the Valley, and sentencing is delayed for the Bitwise Industries co-founders.

Voters in the Central Valley’s 22nd Congressional district have faced an onslaught of political advertisements this election season for the race between Democrat Rudy Salas and Republican incumbent David Valadao. KVPR’s Joshua Yeager reports on the stakes and what voters say it will take for Democrats to take control.Plus, the latest news headlines, including how displaced oil workers in Kern County are getting support, and a state proposition looks to enshrine same-sex marriage in the constitution.

Following the threat of a lawsuit, the City of Clovis will move to district-based city council elections starting in 2026. Gregory Weaver, a reporter with Fresnoland, discusses what that means and why the city has historically been resistant to the change. Plus, the latest news headlines, including rising numbers of bird flu cases in the Valley and supervisor candidates in Kern County, face off in a debate.