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Comedian, writer and actor Patton Oswalt will debut his latest stand-up material on Friday at Warnor’s Theater in Fresno. On today’s episode, Oswalt discusses creativity, artificial intelligence, and why he’s secretive about what’s in his show. Plus, the latest news headlines: California's snowpack is dismally low; and the CSU releases a major study on artificial intelligence.

Renters in the city of Merced are pushing to improve housing conditions. Some say they live in unsafe conditions and are calling out so-called slumlords for the problem. Alma Villegas with The Merced FOCUS breaks down how the residents are organizing and how the city is responding. Plus, the latest news headlines: Local reaction to damning reports about the late civil rights leader Cesar E. Chavez.

Tariffs, inflation and rising costs associated with the Iran war are just the latest factors affecting farmers’ abilities to stay above water. On today’s episode, we speak to California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross about these issues.

Students across the country left school in February to protest the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement actions. In the city of Clovis, school district officials said they witnessed adults encouraging students to leave school. Then, threats of criminal charges followed. On today’s episode, Nigel Duara with our news partner CalMatters breaks down where things stand today.

Yamato Colony near Livingston was founded by and for Japanese American farmers.

The Fresno arts community was shaken after reports that $1.5 million in taxpayer funding was allegedly embezzled from the Fresno Arts Council. When reporter Doug Hoagland wasn’t getting answers from the city, he published an open letter calling out one official in particular. On today’s episode, Hoagland discusses what prompted the letter and where the investigation stands today. Plus, the latest news headlines: Fresno County won’t recognize Cesar Chavez Day, and Attorney General Rob Bonta weighs in on lawsuit against desert ICE facility.

The Del Monte cannery in Modesto is shutting its doors after 140 years. Now, farmers who have contracts to supply fruit to the cannery are left with few options. On today’s episode, Garth Stapley, with our news partner the Modesto Focus, explains the impact of the closure on farmers and the economy. Plus, the latest news headlines: a Bakersfield family reopens a cold case to the public, and local Iranian Americans react to the war in the Middle East.

Daylight Savings Time starts on Sunday. It means longer days and less sleep for many. On today’s episode, Dr. Hemmal Kothary with Dignity Health’s Central California Chapter explains how to stabilize your sleep schedule and minimize health risks. Plus, the latest news headlines: shooting at Fresno clinic injures one; and a Merced College dean responds to KVPR investigation.

California's citrus season might almost be over, but the annual Orange Blossom Festival in the Tulare County town of Lindsay is only getting started. On today's episode, artist Shane Guffog tells us about the 'Citrus Dreamin' art show, one component of the 94-year-old festival. Plus, the latest news headlines: details emerge in an ICE officer-involved shooting in Stanislaus County, and a Clovis activist avoids charges involving student protests.

In early March, Fresno County Supervisors spoke out against soil being used along the San Joaquin River that had been produced through a process sometimes called human composting. KVPR’s Samantha Rangel breaks down what happened and also explores the growing practice of human composting and the science behind it. Plus, the latest news headlines: an ICE-involved shooting in the city of Patterson, and Clovis police have charged a man with a misdemeanor after student walkouts protesting immigration actions.