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NPR for Central California 89.3 Fresno & 89.1 Bakersfield - Valley Public Radio LISTEN: kvpr.org

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Jun 12
Fire destroys medical equipment warehouse in Tracy, officials say sprinklers didn't work during blaze kvpr.org/community/2026-06-1…

Fire destroys medical equipment warehouse in Tracy, officials say sprinklers didn't work during...

The city's deputy fire chief said Friday that little or no water was flowing through either of the warehouse's systems during the fire.

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Jun 12
New study reveals Merced residents want more say in proposed high-speed rail station kvpr.org/government-politics…

New study reveals Merced residents want more say in proposed high-speed rail station

The study was released just as the California High Speed Rail Authority board voted to propose a new location for the station away from downtown.

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Jun 10
Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup kvpr.org/health/2026-06-10/h…

Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup

Health officials will be on high alert for germs as millions of soccer fans gather for World Cup matches. Measles is one of the most contagious diseases and is a top concern.

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Jun 10
Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley and former Democratic state Sen. Richard Pan advanced to the November election Tuesday in a Northern California congressional district, while a progressive Democrat advanced to face Republican Rep. David Valadao in a Central Valley one. ⬇️More
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Jun 10
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Two California congressional races will test Democrats’ redrawn US House map

California’s most prominent congressional elections for this fall’s midterms are now set, with two districts in particular ready to test Democrats’ redrawn U.S. House map.

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Jun 9
Valley hospitals get letters from Trump administration over lack of price transparency kvpr.org/health/2026-06-09/v…

Valley hospitals get letters from Trump administration over lack of price transparency

The Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals nationwide, including three in the Central Valley, that they are failing to provide the public with enough information about prices.

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Jun 9
Kings County judge considering whether to advance groundwater lawsuit via @SJVWater kvpr.org/environment/2026-06…

Kings County judge considering whether to advance groundwater lawsuit

A Kings County judge may decide this week whether to allow a lawsuit by the Kings County Farm Bureau to move to the next phase in its quest to prove the state Water Resources Control Board overstep...

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Jun 1
Merced County Superintendent of Schools candidate’s district under financial review before election kvpr.org/education/2026-05-3…

Merced County Superintendent of Schools candidate’s district under financial review before election

An audit last year noted significant deficiencies in the finances of Merced River School District, whose superintendent is Richard Lopez, a candidate in the race for Merced County Superintendent of...

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May 29
Young Authors’ Faire celebrates creativity, identity in budding Fresno County students kvpr.org/education/2026-05-2…

Young Authors’ Faire celebrates creativity, identity in budding Fresno County students

The Young Authors’ Faire is a longstanding Fresno County tradition that’s been held for more than 40 years.

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May 29
Fresno State music group to perform in South Korea this summer kvpr.org/local-news/2026-05-…

Fresno State music group to perform in South Korea this summer

The “Invicta” clarinet quartet is preparing for its debut on an international stage.

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May 29
New institute brings advanced neuroscience treatment, research to Fresno, Valley kvpr.org/health/2026-05-29/n…

New institute brings advanced neuroscience treatment, research to Fresno, Valley

A new medical institute in Fresno is bringing advanced neuroscience treatment and research to the San Joaquin Valley, reducing the need for patients to travel to San Francisco or Los Angeles for care.

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May 29
Downtown Merced gets five new murals. Artists say they bring city pride, more ‘life’ kvpr.org/arts-culture/2026-0…

Downtown Merced gets five new murals. Artists say they bring city pride, more ‘life’

The murals were part of a week-long art festival for the Merced community.

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May 28
KVPR's Central Valley Daily podcast, social media videos and investigative reporting earn 2026 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award honors from RTDNA: kvpr.org/inside-kvpr/2026-05…

KVPR wins three 2026 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards

KVPR's Central Valley Daily podcast, weekly news wrap video series and investigative reporting earn 2026 Regional Murrow honors.

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May 27
The Fresno Unified School District is spending $4 million a year to repair and replace laptops. It will be shifting computer access to in-class only in the fall. kvpr.org/education/2026-05-2…

America’s tech-filled classrooms – including in California – are facing a backlash against devices

Fresno Unified School District is spending $4 million a year to repair and replace laptops. It will be shifting computer access to in-class only in the fall.

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May 21
The CDC & JAMA estimate that the “true burden” of valley fever is likely 10 to 18 times more cases than reported – somewhere between 206,000 and 360,000 cases per year across the U.S. – while deaths may range from between 700 and 1,100 per year. kvpr.org/health/2026-05-20/s…

Summer agriculture, end of school may bring upswing in valley fever cases

An increase in seasonal agricultural work and the end of the school year in the San Joaquin Valley are expected to mean more people spending more time working and playing outside – potentially...

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May 20
Summer agriculture, end of school may bring upswing in valley fever cases kvpr.org/health/2026-05-20/s… #valleyfever

Summer agriculture, end of school may bring upswing in valley fever cases

An increase in seasonal agricultural work and the end of the school year in the San Joaquin Valley are expected to mean more people spending more time working and playing outside – potentially...

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May 20
LISTEN: The War In Iran Is Not The Only Thing Sending Local Gas Prices Up kvpr.org/podcast/central-val…

May 19: The War In Iran Is Not The Only Thing Sending Gas Prices Up

With the ongoing war in Iran and the blockade of a key oil shipping route, gas prices in California continue to remain high. Today, we speak with CalMatters reporter Alejandro Lazo to discuss what’s...

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May 19
Cash-strapped Dos Palos misspent $2.2 million in transportation tax money. How will the city repay it? kvpr.org/government-politics…

Cash-strapped Dos Palos misspent $2.2 million in transportation tax money. How will the city repay...

The money the city misspent was from Measure V, a 30-year, half-cent sales tax, estimated to generate over $450 million in funding for countywide transportation maintenance and improvements.

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May 19
LISTEN: A Local Newspaper Chain Has Adopted A.I. For Reporting. What Does It Mean For Readers? kvpr.org/podcast/central-val…

May 18: A Local Newspaper Chain Has Adopted A.I. For Reporting. What Does It Mean For Readers?

The rollout of a new artificial intelligence tool within newsrooms at McClatchy Media has alarmed journalists and sparked protests. On today’s episode, we speak with media reporter Katie Robertson...

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