Back in 1927, baseball legends Babe Ruth and Lou Gherig came to Fresno to play exhibition matches, sometimes playing with all Japanese-American teams. One of those players was Kenichi Zenimura, an immigrant from Japan. In a 1999 documentary film about him, “Diamonds In The Rough,” narrator and actor Noriyuki “Pat” …
Read More »VA Struggles Unlock The Reasons Behind High Risk Of Suicide Among Older Veterans
Much of the focus by the Veterans Health Administration has been on the growing number of younger veterans who commit suicide, in fact statistics show that elderly veterans kill themselves in larger numbers than other people the same age. Robert Neilson was drafted in 1961. He spent two years in …
Read More »Work And College: Students Take On Both, But Research Says That’s Putting Them Behind
College has become more expensive over the years, but students have managed by taking out loans or working in addition to their studies. Recent reporting from Larry Gordon at Edsource, an online media outlet that focuses on education in California, says that working too many hours can make it even …
Read More »First woman elected Merced College trustee passes away, leaving long behind legacy
A “champion” for women’s issues and the first woman elected as a trustee of Merced College recently passed away, family members confirmed. Margaret M. Randolph, who helped found and expand … Click to Continue »
Read More »Police investigate dead body found in field behind north Merced neighborhood
Merced police are investigating a dead body found in a park area near the Rascal Bike Path off of Highway 59, officials said. Officers responded Saturday to a field area … Click to Continue »
Read More »Shots fired behind Merced restaurant. Suspect sought.
Gunshots were fired Monday afternoon in an alleyway behind a fast-food restaurant near downtown Merced, the Police Department confirmed. No injuries were reported and no property was damaged, Sgt. Tony … Click to Continue »
Read More »Behind Fresno’s Biggest Christmas Lights Display, A Little-Known Tradition
The holidays are big here in the San Joaquin Valley. One of the most conspicuous examples is Christmas Tree Lane, two miles of lights and music that draw tens of thousands of visitors to central Fresno each year. Big as it is, though, it’s the little things that keep Christmas …
Read More »Baby tests positive for meth. So do parents, now behind bars, police report.
A Modesto couple face felony charges of child endangerment after their 10-month-old daughter was found to have methamphetamine in her system, police report. Margarita Adams told officers she was sleeping … Click to Continue »
Read More »Police: Atwater woman was drunk when she left crash scene and hid behind liquor store
A 59-year-old Atwater woman was arrested early Wednesday after she crashed into a car while driving drunk then drove away and tried to hide behind a liquor store, according to … Click to Continue »
Read More »When It Comes To Doctor Access, The San Joaquin Valley Is Being Left Behind
For much of 2017, healthcare has dominated the headlines. But while access to insurance coverage remains a national debate, here in the San Joaquin Valley, getting to see a doctor isn’t always easy, even for people who have coverage. It’s not a new problem, and it’s not unique to the …
Read More »Private Domestic Well Owners Left Behind In California’s Water Quality Push
The recent drought underscored the struggles of private well owners as wells across Tulare County went dry. But an underlying issue has existed all along: even those who have drinking water don’t necessarily know if it’s safe. “The problem is that those people that live outside of the city and …
Read More »Be Public Live Preview: What’s Behind The Valley’s Doctor Shortage?
We all know the valley doesn’t have enough doctors. But why? Is the high percentage of Medi-Cal patients in the valley, and low reimbursement rates for physicians who accept them? Is it the lack of a stand-alone medical school, or not enough medical residency programs? Or is it quality of …
Read More »The history behind Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a great time to enjoy time with friends and family, but the holiday has a deeper meaning. Check out the history behind Memorial Day. … Click to Continue »
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