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Senator Bernie Sanders, along with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortes, stopped in Bakersfield for his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour on Tuesday. But not all the thousands who showed up were “feeling the Bern.” KVPR sat down with the senator to discuss why he stopped in the historically conservative town. Plus, the latest news headlines: an escaped convict from Kern County is wanted for murder in Mexico, a Democratic challenger enters the race for Congressman David Valadao’s seat, and a food truck fight in Fresno’s popular River Park area.

The Trump Administration wants access to the tax data of undocumented people. And under a new agreement between the IRS and the Department of Homeland Security, they might get it. Today, we speak with Wall Street Journal tax policy reporter Richard Rubin, who breaks down this decision and what it means for people in the U.S. without legal status.

Fort Washington's history goes back over 175 years to Alta California General José Castro. The fort was likely the first building in what is today Fresno County.

Minna Eshleman ran the Minnewawa Ranch and was a pioneer in her scientific approach to agriculture.

KVPR reporter Joshua Yeager reports on recent visits by progressive politicians to Kern County, a conservative bastion in liberal California. Yeager discusses how voters are responding to recent shifts in national politics. Plus, the latest news headlines: Workers observe “May Day” occasion; and funding for a program that protects a fox species is pulled from a Valley university.

We just wrapped up the most deadly winter on record for commercial honeybees: a survey by the non-profit research organization “Project Apis m.” estimated that 62% of commercial bees died between fall and spring. These bees not only make honey but also pollinate more than 100 U.S. crops - contributing to a total of $18 billion dollars in agricultural revenue. What did these losses mean to commercial beekeepers – and the local ag industry that depends so much on them? On today’s episode, we talk about these sudden, massive die-offs with KVPR reporter Kerry Klein. Plus, the latest news headlines: A news investigation digs up details of January’s border patrol operation in Kern County, and some Central Valley students are losing their student visas.

Victor Gruen invented the suburban American shopping mall. He tried to reinvent Fresno.

California Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla sat down with KVPR for an interview about legislation he is hoping to get through Congress and on President Trump’s desk. It would address wildfire policies. Padilla also weighs in on Trump’s second term so far.

The tree that gives the town its name has been a landmark and meeting place for over 250 years.

Today's Bravo Lake is a reservoir, but it began as a natural lake, likely fed by floodwaters on the St. John's River in Tulare County.