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Fresno County Pushes Valley to Highest Rates of Domestic Violence Calls in CA

Across most of the San Joaquin Valley, calls to law enforcement to report domestic violence have remained steady — or even gone down — in re...

/ 2 months ago

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...

/ 3 months ago

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...

/ 3 months ago

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 ...

/ 3 months 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...

/ 2 years 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 ...

/ 2 years 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 ...

/ 2 years ago

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Patrons of the Chapel Street Cafe watch as U.S. President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation following U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. June 21, 2025. (Reuters/Dylan Martinez)

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World Leaders React to US Attack on Iran

The U.S. Capitol building is seen in Washington, U.S., December 1, 2023. (Reuters File)

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Congress Members Split Over US Attack on Iran

Emergency personnel work at an impact site following Iran's missile strike on Israel, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, in Haifa, Israel, June 20, 2025. (Reuters File)

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Investors Brace for Oil Price Spike, Rush to Havens After US Bombs Iran Nuclear Sites

President Donald Trump gestures next to a new flagpole with the U.S. flag after disembarking Marine One upon arrival at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 21, 2025. (Reuters/Kevin Mohatt)

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Investors React to US Attack on Iran Nuclear Sites

A wildfire dubbed the Colvin Fire broke out Saturday near Woodlake in Tulare County, burning 46 acres with 0% containment and threatening two structures, according to CalFire. (CalFire)

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Tulare County’s Colvin Fire Ignites With 80 Personnel on Scene

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US B-2 Bombers Involved in Iran Strikes, U.S. Official Says

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