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Merced Officer Saves Choking Toddler. Brings Her a Stuffed Animal as She Recovers.

A Merced police officer is being credited with saving a 14-month-old child who was choking Sunday in central Merced, the police department s...
Officer Cruz Ramirez saved a choking 14-month-old, restoring the child's breathing before returning the next day to check in. (Merced PD)

Merced Officer Saves Choking Toddler. Brings Her a Stuffed Animal as She Recovers.

A Merced police officer is being credited with saving a 14-month-old child who was choking Sunday in central Merced, the police department s...

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The Clovis Fire Department crew returns home after 20 days battling multiple Southern California wildfires, showcasing resilience and teamwork. (Clovis FD)

Clovis Fire Crew Returns Home After Battling Southland Blazes

After 20 days on the frontlines of Southern California’s relentless wildfire season, the Clovis Fire Department’s Engine OES 5306 and its de...

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Tech Founder Pledges to Give Away Half His Wealth to Make the American Dream More Possible

SAN FRANCISCO – Unfair. Astonishing. Un-American. That is how tech entrepreneur Jeff Atwood sees the staggering wealth inequality in t...

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While visiting Fresno this week, Judith Raanan did not expect to be discussing her most horrific life experience, but she agreed to extend h...

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CASA of Fresno and Madera Counties, in partnership with the Fresno Grizzlies, unveiled the “Voice that Empowers Foster Youth” Mu...

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Porterville Lakeside Restaurant’s Mission? Helping Those With Medical Needs

When Rhonda Harvey bought three acres of land and a bar along Success Lake, she did so with one thing in mind — finding a home for her chari...

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Tiffany Apodaca/Marjaree Mason Center

Marjaree Mason Center Introduces New Crisis Response Manager

Local nonprofit leader Tiffany Apodaca is joining the Marjaree Mason Center team as its new crisis response manager. The Marjaree Mason Cent...

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Collector With a Heart Returns Stolen Rocket to Merced’s Kiddieland

A rocket-shaped ride car that was stolen this month from a beloved Merced amusement park has been returned, thanks to a local collector who ...

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Axel Hernandez Franco (middle), 9, is recovering from a school zone crash received a bike and safety training from CHP Madera. (CHP Madera)

Madera Child Hit By Car in School Zone Gifted Bicycle by CHP, Local Supporter

A 9-year-old boy recovering from a serious crash in a school zone last year received a special gift from the California Highway Patrol and a...

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Who Is Making a Difference in Fresno? Explore This List of 2024’s Shining Stars

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