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A court-appointed medical review shines a spotlight on conditions inside a Kern County ICE detention facility. A closer look at what an independent investigation found at the California City location. We speak to a medical expert, Dr. Joseph Nwadiuko, to help analyze the results of the report. Plus, the latest news headlines: Gov. Newsom signs a bill to place a local Fresno County tax on the November ballot; and Kern County reports two cases of Measles. Today’s episode is hosted by Soreath Hok and produced by Jonathan Linden.

A multi-state outbreak of the intestinal infection cyclosporiasis has sickened thousands. But how is California monitoring potential cases? We speak to an official at the California Department of Public Health about where California stands and precautions to take over food safety. Plus, the latest news headlines: Fresno County supervisors, state leaders fight over tax measure; and Bakersfield opens new senior center. Today’s episode is hosted by Soreath Hok and produced by Jonathan Linden.

State housing requirements are not being met at the local level – hurting the supply as the population grows. This is fueling growing tension between state and local governments. We speak to CalMatters housing reporter Ben Christopher on the state’s latest progress report. Plus, the latest news headlines: Prosecutors cite two women’s prisons over sexual abuse; and Fresno officials miss key tax measure deadline. Today’s episode is hosted by Soreath Hok and produced by Jonathan Linden.

In the wake of Cesar Chavez’s sexual abuse allegations, how will educators approach teaching about the civil rights leader and his legacy? As the new school year draws near, we speak with Bakersfield College history professor Oliver Rosales to hear his perspective and his new approach. Today’s episode is hosted by Soreath Hok and produced by Jonathan Linden.

Today's Fresno Yosemite International Airport began as Army Air Corps training base during World War II.

Fort Washington's history goes back over 175 years to Alta California General José Castro. The fort was likely the first building in what is today Fresno County.

Decommissioned in the 1960s, U.S. Route 466 traveled on portions of today's Highways 58, 99, 46 and 41, from Barstow to Morro Bay.

What contributes to a home’s survivability in a wildfire? New research from UC Merced looks at the factors that can determine how structures can be more resilient. We speak to Mukesh Kumar, a post-doctoral scientist who led the research and John Abatzoglou, a professor of climatology at UC Merced. Plus, the latest news headlines: Fresno County officially moves forward with transportation tax; and Fresno State opens new student dorms. Today’s episode is hosted by Soreath Hok and produced by Jonathan Linden.

A new plan aims to create a roadmap to restore natural ecosystems in the central San Joaquin Valley. The effort comes as California continues to regulate groundwater and farmers deal with what’s left of their land. Today we speak with Logan Robertson Huecker, the executive director of the Sequoia Riverlands Trust. The group put together this new restoration plan. Plus, the latest news headlines: Fresno Unified rolls out new app to track students; and major oil firm buys Kern County pipelines. Today’s episode was hosted by Elizabeth Arakalian and produced by Jonathan Linden. Soreath Hok conducted the interview.

Donald Munro's preview of local arts events happening this weekend include theatrical performances at Roger Rocka's Dinner Theater and the Temple Theatre in Hanford, plus a deadline for Measure P applications is just around the corner.