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California’s High Speed Rail Authority recently released its 2026 draft business plan. The approach includes slashing spending while expediting construction. On today’s episode, Fresno Bee reporter Erik Galicia walks us through the latest change.

The topic of immigration is often debated in policy terms. But there are people who are deeply impacted by it. An art exhibit in Fresno aims to show the human cost of these policies. On today’s episode, we go to Arte Américas in downtown Fresno to speak with artist Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana about her exhibit “Humanizar Historias.” Plus, the latest news headlines: U.S. says Iran has threatened California with drone strikes, and a state voter ID law is moving forward.

A little-known developer is proposing building houses on private land near the edge of Yosemite National Park. On today’s episode, San Francisco Chronicle reporter Kurtis Alexander explains the reaction in Mariposa County, plus the state law that could work in the developer’s favor. Plus, the latest news headlines: Iran’s alleged threats against California are backtracked; and a candidate for governor pitches free college.

Today's Stockdale Country Club began as the Tevis family estate, and was named for a Tevis relative, Sir Edmund Stockdale, the Lord Mayor of London.

James Ben Ali Haggin made a fortune in the Gold Rush, before acquiring a huge swath of Kern County.

In the Central Valley, communities of young immigrants are finding financial value in a very old system of community lending with a modern twist. KVPR’s Israel Cardona Hernandez brings us a story on money pools known as “tandas.” Plus, the latest news headlines: Nurses in Fresno plan a “sympathy” strike; and prosecutors back reforms to mental health diversions.

Whether it's a journal entry or a grocery list, writing is a way to self-regulate and build resilience. On today's episode, we explore the intersection of writing and neuroscience with UC Merced Professor Emily Johnston. Plus, the latest news headlines: layoffs hit Fresno Unified workers, and the country's largest agricultural water district addresses sinking land.

Moore was born into slavery in Alabama in 1812 and became one of the earliest successful farmers in Fresno County, arriving here in 1853.

Water is scarce on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley, but installing solar arrays could be a reliable new source of income for farmers. On today’s episode, Dan Charles discusses his report for NPR on the country’s largest solar project underway here in the San Joaquin Valley. Plus, the latest news headlines: A Bakersfield girl was invited to the State of the Union speech, and how Fresno leaders plan to pay out arts grants amidst an embezzlement scandal.

In late 2024, at least 10 faculty members and employees submitted complaints alleging gender and racial discrimination by a Merced College dean. All of the allegations were ultimately dismissed, but the dean still decided to move to a different department – before he later announced he will be stepping back into a faculty role. An investigation by Rachel Livinal found that the situation was still shaking up the wider campus community. Rachel Livinal, who reported this for both KVPR and the Merced FOCUS, discusses her investigation.