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Oil is at the heart of Kern County’s economy. But as the state looked to transition to cleaner energy sources under a changing climate, the economic reality clashed with ambitious policy goals. We speak with Republican state Sen. Shannon Grove about the recent signing of a state law that seeks to reboot the county’s oil industry. Plus, the latest news headlines: The looming battle with Fresno and its bus driver union, and the Clovis police car that will livestream around the clock.

We speak with Fresno Democratic Congressman Jim Costa about how his party is dealing with the federal government shutdown and how his district is feeling the effects. Plus, the latest news headlines: A popular climber dies in Yosemite National Park, and CSU Bakersfield forms a new commission to oversee its athletics department.

Officials and experts agree there is no wildfire “season” anymore, only a wildfire year. So, lawmakers put money in the budget this year to transition seasonal firefighters into year-round positions. What could this mean for the firefighters and those they serve? On today’s episode of Central Valley Daily, KVPR’s Rachel Livinal takes this special report on how firefighters feel about the change. Plus, the latest news headlines: Bakersfield State Senator Shannon Grove reacts to the new law increasing Kern County oil production, and a new state law will notify students and parents if immigration officers enter a school campus.

Journalist Jeanne Kuang from CalMatters joins us to discuss the impacts of a federal government shutdown on agencies that provide services in California. Congress failed to reach a spending deal to keep the government running after Oct. 1 and has created an impasse between Republicans and Democrats. Plus, the latest news headlines: What officials expect for California’s new water year; and a beloved Fresno brewery is returning.

Avian influenza swept through California’s dairy herds last year. Within months, it had ripped through most of the state’s dairies, and dozens of dairy workers had been infected. Since then, the virus has slowed down – but it’s beginning to reinfect some cattle herds. To learn what this all means for animal and public health right now, we speak with California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones.

A heroic dog gave Dinkey Creek its unusual name.

The assasination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk sent shockwaves across the country, including in the San Joaquin Valley. Fresno County leaders called for civility among dissenting groups in the wake of the killing, and today we speak with Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig. He reflects on the local response to Kirk’s assasination and weighs in on how we can repair society.Plus, the latest news headlines: A Catholic bishop’s experience with Charlie Kirk before his assassination; and UC Merced students protest staff layoffs.

It was the biggest scandal involving the executive branch before Watergate, and it had roots in a Kern County oil field.

Billowing smoke, flaming trees and thousands of axe-wielding hotshot firefighters: these are some of the images from the front lines of the Garnet Fire burning in eastern Fresno County. KVPR’s Kerry Klein takes us on a tour of the north flank of the fire, and shares her reporting on what firefighting operations have looked like. Plus, the latest news headlines: Questions raised over a state legislator’s bill; and what a new study on student loan payments says about Valley borrowers.

A controversial bill that would allow more solar panels on farmland in the San Joaquin Valley has passed in the state legislature. So why did the legislator who introduced it pull it at the last minute? CalMatters reporter Rachel Becker shares where AB 1156 stands, and why it’s dividing the agriculture industry. Plus, the latest news headlines: A new study shows steady progress among English learners in the Valley; and how Tulare city officials plan to attract more visitors.