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In light of violent immigration enforcement in major cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, and Minneapolis, immigrants around the country are wondering: could this happen in my community? KVPR Associate Editor Kerry Klein reports on fear and misinformation among immigrant communities in the San Joaquin Valley.

Several Democratic candidates are vying to replace Republican Rep. David Valadao in the newly redrawn congressional district 22. On today’s episode, Maya C. Miller with our news partner CalMatters breaks down the strategy of two first-time congressional candidates hoping to turn the district blue. Plus, the latest news headlines: a second group attempts to reboot a transportation tax in Fresno County, and a Catholic Bishop holds mass at Kern County ICE facility.

In 2022, KVPR brought you a series of investigative stories highlighting a health crisis in Kern County - specifically, that mothers and babies were dying there at a higher rate than in the rest of the state. Now, almost four years later, has pregnancy-related health improved? KVPR’s Kerry Klein discusses new data and developments from the region. Plus, the latest news headlines: California’s attorney general challenges a diversion given to a former Kern County supervisor, and why the High Speed Rail Authority CEO is on leave.

In 1948, a plane carrying mostly Mexican farm laborers crashed near Coalinga, killing all on board. When first reported, a local paper only referred to the laborers as “deportees.” Decades later, Tim Z. Hernandez set out to find their names and connect with their families. Today, we revisit our conversation with Hernandez, who discusses his book that remembers the crash victims.

On this week’s Valley Edition: We speak with some of the researchers working to keep ag alive in a future of changing climate. Listen to this conversation and more on the podcast.

On this week’s Valley Edition: How the supply chain breakdown is impacting the region’s biggest industry, agriculture. Listen to this interview and more.

Valley Edition for November 5, 2021

On this week’s Valley Edition: Two local WWII vets travel to Hawaii to remember Pearl Harbor on its 80th anniversary. Listen to this and more.

On this week’s Valley Edition: Fresno State students are blending music and history in a concert featuring violins that survived the holocaust. Listen to this and more.

On this week’s Valley Edition: After a year of immense loss in their farmworker community, Catholic Latinos in Firebaugh celebrate the Lady of Guadalupe.