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The November election was the first time since 2004 that Fresno County voters swung red – supporting President-Elect Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris. What does this political shift mean for the region? Today, we speak with Peter Halajian of the Fresno County Republican Party, who also pulls back the curtain on some conflicts within his political organization. Plus, the latest news headlines, including the end of a popular Spanish-language program in the Valley and the climate that fueled Southern California’s fires.

With the Democratic Party losing control of the federal government's executive and legislative branches, how will Democratic leaders in the Central Valley respond? Today, we speak with Ruben Zarate, chairman of the Fresno County Democratic Party. He discusses why Democrats might have struggled with this election and how they intend to respond to Trump’s immigration policies. Plus, the latest news headlines, including Trump’s orders to overhaul how the state conveys water and new state funding to recover from wildfires.

President-elect Donald Trump made many promises during his re-election campaign. Mass deportations and tariffs on foreign goods were at the forefront. Today, we speak with Richard Gearhart, an economics professor at California State University, Bakersfield, on how things could shape up. He also shares how some economic policies could impact the Central Valley. Plus, the latest news headlines, including the Wonderful Company dispelling rumors over water usage and Rep. David Valadao responding to immigrant arrests.

As California Gov. Gavin Newsom battles with Donald Trump over his response to raging wildfires in Los Angeles County, he’s also staring down other fights when the incoming president takes office. Since becoming governor in 2019, Newsom vowed to dramatically improve healthcare access and services in the state–with mixed results. Today, we speak with Angela Hart from KFF Health News about how Trump could further complicate that agenda. Plus, the latest news headlines, including Attorney General Rob Bonta stepping into a small-town election fight and a controversial city manager in the Valley is out.

Oil production in California is in decline. But oil producers don’t show signs of going away any time soon. Some are looking to build on a new technology known as carbon capture. But as they move on, they leave behind what are known as idle wells – or wells no longer in production. And those wells could still leak dangerous chemicals. We speak with reporter Emma Foehringer Merchant about a recent investigation into how one company is dealing with this problem. Plus, the latest news headlines, including an emergency being declared in California over bird flu, and what former Bitwise Industries workers say about their former bosses.

A look back at the record-breaking dust storm of December 20th, 1977 in California's Kern County.

A 28-year-old engineer from Hanford got the job of a lifetime in 1954, when Walt Disney hired him to be the civil engineer of record for Disneyland.

The Fort Tejon earthquake of 1857 is considered the last "big one" to hit Southern California.

Why does the Fresno River flow through Madera, and not Fresno? We explore the history behind this geographic oddity.

Today, visiting Yosemite often means sitting in traffic jams. A century ago, the Yosemite Valley Railroad connected to park to Merced. So what happened?