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Officials in Merced County say there are no plans to change how its libraries are operated. They are dispelling concerns by residents who organized in recent weeks around rumors that the libraries were being privatized. Today, we talk with reporter Rachel Livinal, who unpacks this story and tells us where the concerns stem from. Plus, the latest news headlines: Why a Fresno State professor is facing backlash, and a new federal bill seeks to increase the number of doctors in the Central Valley.

Spanish Lieutenant Gabriel Moraga named the Kings River in January 1805. But he wasn't the only one to give the mighty river a name.

Batter up! Baseball season is here for several Central Valley minor league teams – including the Visalia Rawhide. Their home stadium, Valley Strong Ballpark, is one of the oldest in the minor league and has been around since 1946 — when it used to have a wooden grandstand. To learn about what fans can expect this season – including some recent stadium upgrades – we sat down with Griffin Epstein, the team’s broadcaster and community relations manager. Plus, the latest news headlines: Internet-famous baby eagles now have names, and California sends firefighters to help with Kentucky storms.

Affordable housing is becoming increasingly hard to find, even in the San Joaquin Valley. But housing stock might be changing – particularly in Clovis. A year after a settlement in a lawsuit related to a lack of affordable housing in the city, advocates for people experiencing homelessness are optimistic that more housing options are on the way. Fresnoland reporter Pablo Orihuela shares the latest in Clovis affordable housing. Plus, the latest news headlines: A statewide pesticide notification system is finally up and running, and Madera County tackles noise.

From inventing the planned retirement community with Sun City, to owning the New York Yankees and Las Vegas casinos, Fresno native Del Webb left a large legacy.

The California Victim Compensation Board – a state agency that offers funding for crime victims and their families – is ailing. A recent report from our news partner CalMatters found the agency is facing a backlog of claims and recently requested an additional $4 million from the state to keep up. Today we speak with University of San Francisco professor Gena Castro Rodriguez about these struggles. Castro Rodriguez has worked with crime survivors for more than 10 years. Plus, the latest news headlines: Two children die of flu and RSV illness in Fresno County, and why some rural California communities face upcoming funding challenges.

Changes to water protection policy across the country are being debated under President Trump’s second term in the White House. Today, we talk with an environmental advocate on what he’s observing, especially around landmark laws like the Clean Water Act. Plus, the latest news headlines: A progressive House Democrat brings Medicaid message to Bakersfield, and the federal government sues a Valley farm company.

From horse racing to movie stars, the Balfe Ranch is an important part of the history of the Clovis area.

This ranch once claimed to produce 10 percent of the world's supply of canned peaches.

Bakersfield's Eugene Kinn Choy and Fresno's Allen Yuen Lew were among the earliest Chinese Americans admitted to the American Institute of Architects.