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There are thousands of hyper-local government bodies across the country known as “special districts.” But, what exactly do they do? On today’s episode, we speak with Lorenzo Rios, executive officer of the Clovis Veterans Memorial District, who will soon lead statewide special districts. Plus, the latest news headlines: A large carrot producer is found liable for discrimination; and Kern leaders celebrate oil permitting bill.

The University of California looked at three sites as finalists for the campus, including two in the Fresno area, before awarding the campus to Merced.

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.

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.

Only about 1% of Fresno County students were homeless in 2024. It was the lowest rate of homelessness among students for any county in the state. On today’s episode, KVPR’s Rachel Livinal brings us one family’s journey to find a home. Plus, the latest news headlines: A Fresno rabbi’s message on the Israel-Hamas War anniversary; and Foster Farms issues a major recall.

The local news industry in America has been contracting for decades. Most people now consume the news on their phones. But a Valley news company is sticking to traditional ways. On today’s episode, Paul Myers, the vice president and executive editor of Mineral King Publishing, explains how the company is expanding. Plus, the latest news headlines: A new report shines light on Fresno’s improving economy, and a Valley legislator calls for a top state official to resign.

When was the last time you spotted a Monarch butterfly? If it’s been a moment, you’re not alone. The population has declined tremendously over the last 25 years. A new effort by the California State Parks Foundation is asking Californians to track their butterfly sightings. Randy Widera, who leads programming for the Foundation, explains how ‘citizen scientists’ can help protect the species. Plus, the latest news headlines: the Garnet Fire gains ground, a Bakersfield lawmaker urges Sacramento to boost oil production, and tourism in Yosemite grows.

After the Sugar Pine Lumber Company closed during the Great Depression, Pinedale was transformed during World War II and the years that followed.

Each year, federal grants are awarded to communities nationwide, helping with everything from roads to research. However, once President Trump assumed office, he altered the criteria for meeting those grants - which threatened millions the City of Fresno had been counting on. Now, the city is suing. Fresnoland reporter Omar Rashad breaks down the case and highlights one local nonprofit that stands to lose 40 percent of its budget.Plus, the latest news headlines: The Garnet Fire reaches the giant sequoias of McKinley Grove, and the CSU system embarks on a new AI-driven career program.

The Garnet Fire burning in the Sierra National Forest has placed renewed attention on wildland firefighters. For decades, these firefighters were prevented from wearing masks while working. But, a landmark decision this week by the U.S. Forest Service will change that. Hannah Dreier, an investigative reporter with the New York Times, discusses her reporting on firefighters’ health that sparked this change. Plus, the latest news headlines: Charlie Kirk is shot and killed while speaking at a university in Utah, and two men’s basketball players from Fresno State have been permanently banned by the NCAA for betting on their own games.