Last week, the State of California took its first steps to fully ban the harmful pesticide chlorpyrifos that can cause neurological problems and developmental delays in children. The ban means, however, that growers have to find alternatives for managing insects. Finding those alternatives is the goal of a new statewide …
Read More »In Response To Mass Shootings, Tulare County Sheriff Says CCW Holders Could Help
A Central Valley Sheriff is encouraging carriers of concealed weapons to use their guns in the event of an active shooter or other threat. It started when Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreax decided he was tired of hearing about active shooters taking innocent lives. “They’re going into situations where the …
Read More »NFL Players Help Make Bail For Bakersfield Activist Detained After Reading Poem Critical Of ICE
A Bakersfield College student and farmworker who was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement after publicly reading a poem critical of the agency was released Monday afternoon after two NFL players and immigration advocacy organizations posted his bail. After ICE arrested Jose Bello on May 15, his bond was set …
Read More »HeaL: A Clinic To Help Doctors Better Serve The LGBTQ+ Community
In early July, a downtown Fresno non-profit called Common Space teamed up with local health organizations to run a mobile clinic designed specifically for LGBTQ+ individuals – a community that’s at elevated risk for HIV, mental health problems and suicide. Patients could gain access to specialized care such as hormone …
Read More »The Valley Has Its Share Of Childcare Deserts – UC Merced Thinks Teens Can Help Change That
Preschoolers played with a robot in the hallway outside of their classroom at the Huggins Early Education Center at Fresno State. They chased it and laughed as it rolled down the long corridor. Most of the parents of these kids are students at Fresno State. Brittney Randolph, program director for …
Read More »Her Husband Died By Suicide, So This Law Enforcement Wife Is Sharing His Story To Help Others
These days, Crystal Giles negotiates dinner options for her two kids alone. There’s Talon, her four-year-old son, and Riley, her eight-year-old daughter. Giles moves a plate of burritos out of the microwave for Talon, and eventually settles on pizza rolls for Riley. “That is way too many pizza rolls, little …
Read More »Podcast On Congressional Races Says California Will Help Decide Who Gets “Keys To The House”
Valley Public Radio covers a seven county area, which means a lot of campaigns and races to report on. So to get some additional perspective, we spoke to Ben Adler, the bureau chief from Capital Public Radio in Sacramento. He’s been taking a deep dive into some of California’s congressional …
Read More »Atwater police seek help identifying driver in high-speed chase
Police are asking the public for information on a driver who led officers on a pursuit through Atwater Saturday morning. Atwater Officer Dave Walker saw a green Honda Accord traveling … Click to Continue »
Read More »Livingston PD, CHP arrest repeat DUI suspect with help from large, hairy companion
The Livingston Police Department’s horse-mounted units are good for connecting with the community at events such as Sunday’s Cinco de Mayo Festival, Chief Ruben Chavez said. But on Sunday, one … Click to Continue »
Read More »Police ask for help to find elderly woman missing in Merced
Merced police are asking residents to be on the lookout for an elderly woman who went missing on Thursday. Beverly Flores walked away from the 3100 block of M Street … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County woman’s family asks for help to find her killer
The family of a slain Atwater woman pleaded Wednesday with Valley residents to keep an eye out for the man wanted as a “person of interest” related to her death … Click to Continue »
Read More »Destructive Mariposa storm likely killed 2, officials say. These factors didn’t help
Mariposa County Sheriff Doug Binnewies on Tuesday told the Board of Supervisors the March 22 storm caused significant destruction countywide. “This weather affected a larger population, a greater geographical area, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s how you can help Los Banos fire fighters ‘Fill the Boot’ for burn victims
The Los Banos Fire Department and Merced County Cal Fire will be on the corner of Mercy Springs and Pacheco Boulevard in Los Banos on March 23 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. for their annual Fill the Boot fundraiser that goes toward helping burn victims. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to …
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