Jordan Pulido lost his grandmother to the coronavirus, and says the pandemic has derailed most of his plans for his last year at Fresno State. The 22-year-old is studying music education, and this year, he was supposed to perform in the university’s rendition of “Carmina Burana,” travel to Italy, and …
Read More »The Neighborhood Has Changed, But Central Fish Remains A Staple In Fresno’s Chinatown
When it comes to fulfilling the needs of a neighborhood, the neighborhood grocery store fills a big role. In Fresno’s Chinatown, that store has been Central Fish. It’s been in the community since 1950, carrying the usual kitchen staples one might expect. But the place also has some unexpected treasures. …
Read More »Here’s why Atwater changed its mind, will allow two weed dispensaries
Atwater took a step toward adopting three new ordinances on Monday related to marijuana, loosening its restrictions on the plant and paving the way to eventually allow for two dispensaries … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced leaders wanted interrupting a meeting to be a crime. They changed their minds.
After getting push back from the public, the Merced City Council on Monday scrapped a proposal to adopt decorum rules that would have controlled public comments at meetings. The council … Click to Continue »
Read More »30 million of us got high blood pressure today – because the guidelines were changed
The nation’s heart experts tightened the guidelines for high blood pressure Monday, a change that will sharply increase the number of U.S. adults considered hypertensive in the hope that they, … Click to Continue »
Read More »30 million of us got high blood pressure today – because the guidelines were changed
The nation’s heart experts tightened the guidelines for high blood pressure Monday, a change that will sharply increase the number of U.S. adults considered hypertensive in the hope that they, … Click to Continue »
Read More »2 Merced teens were killed in 2013. One of the suspects has changed his plea.
Jury selection was underway Tuesday for an alleged Atwater gang member charged with killing two teenagers at house party on Westside Boulevard over Easter weekend in 2013. Jose L. Botello, … Click to Continue »
Read More »This Los Banos teen had no criminal history. That changed on one summer day
On a summer morning in 2015, a Merced County teenager armed himself with a stolen pistol and launched into a daylong crime spree. When it was over, Moses Mann, a … Click to Continue »
Read More »In 40 years, what’s changed the most for law enforcement in Merced? Just ask Pat Lunney
Though many things in law enforcement have changed since Pat Lunney began his career with Merced Police Department in 1975, he said one thing’s stayed the same: “We’re responsible for … Click to Continue »
Read More »NPR Tiny Desk Winner Gaelynn Lea Says Contest Changed Her Life
Gaelynn Lea of Duluth, Minnesota rose to national attention last year as winner of NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest. Listeners from across the country submitted their recordings to NPR Music with hopes of winning a spot on the national broadcast. Despite thousands of other entries, Lea was the unanimous choice of …
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