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Pollasky founded Clovis through a railroad venture that went broke within months

This early Kern County leader played a major role in the history of the Central Valley.

A heroic dog gave Dinkey Creek its unusual name.

California has millions of acres of public land. So why is some of it inaccessible? It turns out, an odd sprawl of property ownership in the state has created “landlocked” public lands, which often require people to ask for permission — or to just trespass — to access it. San Francisco Chronicle reporter Emma Stiefel mapped out this inaccessible land, and explains what it would take to open it up to the public.

The government has been partially shut down for more than a week as Republicans and Democrats tussle over healthcare tax credits in the federal budget. On today’s episode, U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff explains what Democrats want, and weighs in issues facing California voters. Plus, the latest news headlines: A former Fresno detective is arrested by federal authorities; and CSU Bakersfield is sued by former athletes.

A case of "lost in translation" gives this Merced County town its unusual name.

Journalist Jeanne Kuang from CalMatters joins us to discuss the impacts of a federal government shutdown on agencies that provide services in California. Congress failed to reach a spending deal to keep the government running after Oct. 1 and has created an impasse between Republicans and Democrats. Plus, the latest news headlines: What officials expect for California’s new water year; and a beloved Fresno brewery is returning.

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.

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.

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.