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Reps. Costa, Gray Propose Bill to Address Critical Doctor Shortage in Rural Areas

Two San Joaquin Valley congressional representatives have introduced a bill that could help address the vast shortage of doctors in the regi...

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Trump Orders Mean Uncertainty for Valley’s ‘Safety Net’ of Health Clinics

Hundreds of health clinics throughout the San Joaquin Valley that receive federal funds to provide care for low-income people are confrontin...

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Central Unified Takes Additional Steps To Protect Undocumented Students

Schools in west Fresno are taking another step to ensure the safety of their students amid increased speculation of immigration enforcement ...

/ 2 weeks ago

Merced Streets Are Dangerous ‘Speedways.’ What the New Police Chief Wants to Do About It.

At the city’s first town hall of the year, Merced residents from all parts of town said their neighborhood streets have become “speedways” a...

/ 1 year ago

Who’s Running and What Voters Need to Know for Merced County’s March Election

MERCED — Merced County’s new registrar of voters is gearing up for his first major election in March, where voters will cast ballots on fede...

/ 1 year ago

Can Merced Prevent a Repeat of January’s Flood? City Leaders Say They’re Ready

Nearly a year after record rains brought devastating floods to the region, Merced leaders say they’re prepared in the event another large wi...

/ 1 year ago

‘Free Palestine’ Chants Fill Merced Council Chambers After Gaza Resolution Debate

MERCED  — A member of the Merced City Council walked out of Monday night’s meeting amid audience chants of “Free, free Palestine!” after cit...

/ 1 year ago

Hmong New Year Celebration at Merced Fairgrounds: ‘People Need to Know About Our Traditions’

The aromas, flavors, and traditional garments of the Hmong culture will be on display this weekend at the Merced Hmong New Year Celebration ...

/ 1 year ago

Merced Mall Renovations Still Moving Forward, Developer Says. Here’s What to Expect in 2024.

MERCED — Although the Christmas season inevitably brings a flurry of shopping activity to the Merced Mall, 2023 will ultimately end without ...

/ 1 year ago

Merced’s New City Manager Talks Policing, Affordable Housing, High-Speed Rail

MERCED — Scott McBride was recently sworn in as Merced’s new city manager, taking the helm as top administrator during a crucial time of gro...

/ 1 year ago

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Costa Assails House Budget Bill Passed by GOP. Why Did Valadao Miss Key Vote?

The Sanger Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating Mellissa Rocker, 15, who went missing from her home on Saturday, April 5, 2024, and was last seen in Fresno. (Sanger PD)

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Sanger Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing At-Risk Teen

Fresno police shot a female suspect in the head on Thursday, April 10, 2025, after she took a woman hostage with a knife near Manchester Center, and the suspect remains in critical condition while the hostage was unharmed. (Fresno PD)

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Fresno Police Shoot Suspect in Head After Hostage Situation Near Manchester Center

Authorities in Delano are searching for escaped inmate Cesar Hernandez, 34, who fled CDCR custody Tuesday and is considered dangerous. (Delano PD)

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Valley Crime Stoppers Offers $25,000 Reward to Find Escaped Murderer

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He Spent Decades Researching Dementia. Trump’s DEI Purge Killed His Grant, and Dozens More

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Other States Do Housing Better Than California; a New Study Shows How They Do It

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