Jonathan Linden

1 month ago | kvpr.org | Elizabeth Arakelian |Jonathan Linden

Every year, residents in the western United States live under constant threat of wildfires. Staying informed is one way many stay out of danger. Today, we talk with Sekhar Padmanabhan, a reporter with the Watch Duty app, who lays out how the service helps people stay updated on fires. Plus, the latest news headlines: A Porterville teacher is hailed as a hero as the stabbing suspect faces attempted murder charges, and Kern County workers reach a tentative deal with local government.

1 month ago | kvpr.org | Elizabeth Arakelian |Jonathan Linden

The national AmeriCorps program incentivizes service and volunteerism in communities. But the federal government ordered millions cut from it. Today, we speak with EdSource reporter Lasherica Thornton about how those cuts are affecting Valley programs. Plus, the latest news headlines: A tiny bug triggers emergency declarations in the Valley, and what a new study says about the impacts of wildfire smoke.

2 months ago | kvpr.org | Elizabeth Arakelian |Jonathan Linden

We speak with reporters Susie Neilson and Megan Fan Munce about their new investigation into a system known as “360 Value.” Their reporting uncovers how major insurance companies rely on the program’s faulty algorithm to insure homes. Plus, the latest news headlines: The City of Bakersfield walks back plans to raise some utility rates, and a Fresno writer is re-chosen by the state to be poet laureate.

Dec 6, 2024 | themercedfocus.org | Jonathan Linden |Elizabeth Arakelian

Reading Time: < 1 minuteEditor’s Note: This episode of the Central Valley Daily podcast first aired on Dec.4. The podcast is produced by KVPR, a proud partner of the Central Valley Journalism Collaborative. The city of Los Banos has quadrupled in size since the 1980s, with over 48,000 residents calling it home today. This election cycle, voters decided to shake things up in a major way for their city government. Two city councilmembers and the mayor were ousted.

Oct 20, 2024 | kvpr.org | Jonathan Linden

Last year, the navel orangeworm killed nearly 4% of California's almonds before they could even make it to supermarket shelves. Researchers in the Central Valley are now developing a technique to fight back. We speak with David Haviland of the UC Cooperative Extension to discuss the solution and ongoing research. Plus, the latest news headlines, including new Fresno State graduates from a state prison and fake county letters reaching Merced area residents.