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A look at the history of a geographic oddity in the Fresno and Clovis area.

To this day, the Lakeview Gusher No 1 is the largest oil spill in U.S. history.

The City of Fresno’s anti-encampment ordinance has finally been put to the test. The first unhoused person arrested for violating that ordinance was due in court in early April. Lawyers on both sides were ready to make their case in what was expected to be a precedent-setting decision. That is, until the judge surprised everyone by throwing it out. Today, we speak with Fresnoland reporter Pablo Orihuela, who has covered this case and even became a part of the story himself. Plus, the latest news headlines: Bernie Sanders heads to Bakersfield, ICE makes plans to expand its footprint in the Valley, and China Peak closes its ski season early.

Among the many surprising revelations of the 2024 election was Latino voters' support for President Trump. Voter surveys reveal Trump won more than 40% of the Latino vote, and he performed especially well among Latino men — despite his anti-immigrant rhetoric and calls for mass deportations that mainly target Latinos. Journalist Paola Ramos is the author of a new book titled "Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right and What It Means for America." We spoke with her to break down this phenomenon. Plus, the latest news headlines: Health officials are puzzled by three deaths from a rare virus in the Sierra Nevada, and how could the stock market squeeze impact California next year?

The deadly gunfight near Hanford in 1880 inspired novels and anti-railroad sentiments.

We speak with Esther Quintanilla, reporter with the Central Valley Journalism Collaborative. She details how Misty Her made it to the Fresno Unified superintendent position and the criticism from some about her selection.

Photographer Nevada Wier joins the show to discuss her craft and how she captures moments and people around the world. Wier is also presenting a keynote speech at a photography awards ceremony at Fresno City College. Plus, the latest news headlines: California’s high-speed rail leader says he’s committed to the project, and state leaders are trying to stem the impacts of U.S. tariffs.

We speak with reporters Susie Neilson and Megan Fan Munce about their new investigation into a system known as “360 Value.” Their reporting uncovers how major insurance companies rely on the program’s faulty algorithm to insure homes. Plus, the latest news headlines: The City of Bakersfield walks back plans to raise some utility rates, and a Fresno writer is re-chosen by the state to be poet laureate.

Bakersfield City Manager Christian Clegg joins the show to discuss why he made a recent proposal to increase water and sewer rates. He also shares why the city’s current rates aren’t keeping up with infrastructure needs. Plus, the latest news headlines: California High Speed Rail CEO visits Fresno, and sequoia trees go up across the U.S. in honor of Earth Day.

April is Stress Awareness Month – but honestly, this is a topic we could talk about year-round. On today’s show, we speak with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital neurologist Dr. Laura Ragna. She outlines a few stress management techniques that can help us calm down when stress is running high. Plus, the latest news headlines: Valley residents mourn the death of Pope Francis, and why a local community college district has recently quadrupled the money spent on legal fees.