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National Democrats have failed to find a united front since President Donald Trump’s re-election in 2024. So, what is the plan moving forward for California Democrats? We speak with Calmatters reporter Yue Stella Yu about the state party’s own dilemmas. Plus, the latest news headlines: A Valley mayor says Trump’s recent orders on immigration are contradictory, and a bus tour will call attention to the GOP’s cuts to social programs

Fresno leaders crafted a so-called Project Labor Agreement in 2022 that sought to guarantee a workforce to take on construction projects. But the agreement has fallen short of expectations. We speak with Fresnoland reporter Julianna Morano about what changes could be made. Plus, the latest news headlines: Federal immigration officials allow a Bakersfield 4-year-old girl to stay in the country for now; and the Trump administration pulls funding for California’s High Speed Rail.

Reducing government spending has been a hallmark of President Trump’s second term in office. On today’s episode, KVPR President and General Manager Joe Moore discusses what the station stands to lose if funding cuts are approved against the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Plus, the latest news headlines: A state bill seeks to protect doctors who prescribe abortion medication; and Fresno County goes after illegal dog and cat breeders.

The summer season brings hot temperatures and poor air quality to the San Joaquin Valley. In today’s episode, we revisit a conversation with former State Senator Dean Florez about how banning agricultural burning is one solution to fixing air quality. Plus, the latest news headlines: Residents in Fresno protest federal immigration actions in Los Angeles; and Tower District business owners pick up after vandalism.

Clovis North High School graduate McKay Madsen accomplished a feat not done in more than 100 years — winning back to back state championships in shot put and discus at this year’s California Track and Field Championships. On today’s episode of Central Valley Daily, we dive into McKay’s sports philosophy and explore how he balances natural talent and hard work.

Who should determine the voting districts in Merced County? Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria has introduced a bill that would take control from county supervisors and instead put it in the hands of an 11-member citizens' commission. We unpack that idea with journalist Brianna Vaccari. Plus, the latest news headlines: What farm leaders are saying about Trump's immigration crackdown, and is livestock harming habitats in the Sierra Nevada?

Companies that sold or distributed opioid medications face huge legal, financial and public relations peril. Critics say shareholders, not CEOs, will pay the price.

Myanmar's economy is already suffering due to COVID-19. Analysts say an imposition of broad economic sanctions in response to the coup could harm the country and result in greater Chinese influence.

The fighting across the country continues as Ukraine's president prepares to speak to the U.S. Congress.

The atmospheric river making its way across California has knocked out power to tens of thousands across the state, caused flash flooding and contributed to the deaths of at least two people.