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The Trump Administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration has stoked fear in immigrants with and without legal status. But now, that fear has extended to even U.S. citizens. Fresno Bee reporter Melissa Montalvo spoke with several of them in Fresno who say they have started to carry their passports out of fear they will be racially profiled by immigration agents. Plus, the latest news headlines: A historic Bakersfield venue is shutting down; and Democrats’ update on redistricting amid fight with Texas.

A historic piece of Bakersfield history is no more. This month, Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace shuttered its doors. The iconic music venue was put up for sale last summer, but after a year with no buyers the family decided to wind down operations. KGET reporter Robert Price explains the significance of the venue, and why the family decided to sell. Plus, the latest news headlines: Kern County supervisors agree to launch investigation into CPS; and what the GOP is saying about California’s imminent special election on redistricting.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

California City in Kern County used to house a state prison. The federal government's recent move to turn it into an immigrant detention facility sparked confusion and outrage. San Francisco Chronicle reporter Sara DiNatale explains the “David versus Goliath" political battle playing out in this tiny desert city.