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With Halloween tomorrow, many parents and guardians will head out to trick-or-treat with their kids. But after kids get all that candy, how much should they really be eating? We speak with Carlos Cervantes from the Fresno County CalFresh program to discuss sugar intake for kids – and some potential healthy alternatives. Plus, the latest news headlines, including a record court settlement in Kings County and a Valley milk plant that has shut down.

Members of California’s Punjabi Sikh community are marching more than 300 miles to the state capital. They’re raising awareness about the 1984 anti-Sikh riots that broke out in India 40 years ago, killing thousands. KVPR’s Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado takes us into the march and tells us about new concerns within the community. Plus, the latest news headlines, including highlights from a House District 13 debate and a win for farmworkers in court.

Former president Donald Trump is promising mass deportations for millions of undocumented people across the U.S. if he is re-elected to the White House. We discuss with KVPR's Esther Quintanilla how such a move would impact the Central Valley. The region is home to thousands of undocumented residents, who work in crucial industries, like agriculture. Plus, the latest news headlines, including California's top cop intervening in the Kern River fight, and advocates worrying about workers amid bird flu cases.

A “bomb cyclone” hit the Pacific Northwest earlier this week. While the storm’s intensity has diminished, it is boosting the strength of another storm – known as an atmospheric river – that is hitting much of Northern California. We speak with National Weather Service Meteorologist David Spector about the first significant storms of the season and what’s next. Plus, the latest news headlines, including Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stop in Fresno and almond acreage continues to drop.

Across California, over 1.1 million people are deaf or hard of hearing, with many of them calling the Central Valley home. What type of resources are available to assist them? We speak with Michelle Bronson from the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center. She discusses the organization’s work and an upcoming event. Plus, the latest news headlines, including a report on UC Merced’s 20th anniversary and a league shakeup for a Valley soccer team.

The City of Tehachapi in Kern County is a major thoroughfare for trains getting to or from the Central Valley. But what happens during a major disaster? Tehachapi officials have also been wondering about this and are pushing for more precise communication to be prepared. We speak with Tehachapi City Manager Greg Garrett about his concerns. Plus, the latest news headlines, including an E. coli outbreak hitting a Valley carrot producer and Fresno County seeing its first case of bird flu in a human.

The riparian woodrat is native to the San Joaquin Valley. But the endangered species hadn’t been seen in its natural habitat for many years. That was until recently, when biologists discovered the species at the San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge near Modesto. We speak with ecologist Ashley Verna about the significance behind the discovery. Plus, the latest news headlines, including county officials dispelling election rumors and a bird flu clinic aiming to test farmworkers in the Valley.

This past election, voters across the Central Valley were asked to approve or reject over 30 different school bond measures. That would open up funding to make campus infrastructure and program upgrades. As vote counts wrap up, many of the bonds in the Valley have passed. So what’s next? We speak with EdSource reporter Lasherica Thronton. Plus, the latest news headlines, including bird flu found in a raw milk sample from a Fresno-based company and a new report on just how fast the Valley is sinking.

Every year, NPR collaborates with its team of reporters and puts together a list titled “Books We Love.” It’s a curated list of hundreds of books that staff members and trusted critics say are worth a read. NPR Arts Desk reporter Andrew Limbong joins us to discuss the thorough list and some of his favorite books from this year. Plus, the latest news headlines, including, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stop in Kern County, and the Trump cabinet member with Valley ties.

It’s Election Day! As millions head out to vote, many more have already cast their ballots. KVPR asked voters in the San Joaquin Valley what is top of mind today. We hear directly from voters across the region. Plus, what KVPR is watching for in today’s election – from tight congressional districts to the race for the White House.