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Thomas Hughes was considered one of Fresno's leading citizens. But in 1893, he led the effort to break Fresno County in two.

Lee was an acclaimed and prolific designed of movie "palaces." He believed the "show starts on the sidewalk."

The gold fields of Kern County gave birth to a number of rough-and-tumble mining towns, some of which still exist today.

A Visalia police officer is suing the city, alleging high-ranking officers are imposing an illegal ticketing quota. The officer alleges he suffered retaliation when he refused to participate in the quota system. On today’s episode of Central Valley Daily, we speak with Dave Adalian, a reporter at the Valley Voice, who is following the case. Plus, the latest news headlines: A Fresno County supervisor pushes “In God We Trust” motto in meeting chambers; and how federal funding cuts are hitting Valley nonprofits.

The river we know today as the San Joaquin has had many names over the years.

On today’s show, we discuss the vermin that is causing millions of dollars of damage to crops in the San Joaquin Valley. Niamh Quinn is an advisor with the University of California's Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. She breaks down how roof rats are wreaking havoc on one of the Valley’s key crops. Plus, the latest news headlines: A Fresno restaurant manager is caught in President Trump’s mass deportation campaign; a Kern County murder suspect speaks from jail.

This devastating wildfire was one of the fastest burning fires in California history, as it tore through Madera and Mariposa Counties.

A new type of housing has been unveiled in Fresno. We speak with Kiel Lopez-Schmidt of the South Tower Community Land Trust about what so-called land trusts are and how they could potentially help lower the cost of housing. Plus, the latest news headlines: Valley fever cases in the state are on the rise – again; and the big change coming to Valley pediatric care.

A new law, recently signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, will require the High-Speed Rail Authority to provide a detailed funding plan for the Merced to Bakersfield segment. On today's show, we speak with the bill's author, Republican Assemblymember David Tangipa. He discusses the intent of the law, his thoughts on the project's future, and what it's like to be the youngest person in the state legislature.

The Fresno State Bulldogs will kick off their football season Saturday against the University of Kansas Jayhawks. And there’s a lot of change afoot for the Bulldogs, including a new coach and quarterback. For today’s show, Central Valley Daily producer Jonathan Linden heads to Valley Children’s Stadium to speak with the team’s Offensive Coordinator, Josh Davis, about his strategy for the Bulldogs 2025-2026 season.Plus, the latest news headlines: What Valley voters say about California’s redistricting election; and new details on Mariposa County District Attorney’s resignation.