San Antonio Missions National Historical Park officially revealed its exhibit “We’re Still Here: San Antonio Missions Descendant Stories” inside San Antonio International Airport. This exhibit puts faces to the oral histories, memories, and emotions of mission descendants in San Antonio. https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/news/-we-re-still-here-exhibit-opens-at-san-antonio-international-airport.htm
Read More »Wildfire Season Is Here: How To Prepare For The Health Impacts Of Smoke
In 2020, the Creek Fire and other blazes throughout California billowed so much smoke into the San Joaquin Valley that, at times, the sky turned brown and ashes accumulated on cars and sidewalks like snowflakes. We know long-term air pollution is bad for our health, but what can we expect …
Read More »StoryCorps Is Here In The Valley – Here’s How They Produce Such Poignant Interviews
If you’re a regular NPR listener, you probably know StoryCorps. It’s a weekly radio show that produces uniquely poignant, intimate interviews. “The summary that I always give participants is that we’re a non-profit that travels the country and collects people’s stories as part of adding to this oral history that …
Read More »What Does ‘The Other California’ Mean To The People Who Live Here? A Conversation With The Masumotos
The writer Gerald Haslam grew up at the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley and is credited with coining the phrase “The Other California” to describe the part of the state where we live. Not Los Angeles. Not San Francisco. Not the coastal California but The Other California — …
Read More »Planning To “Opt Outside”? Here Are A Few Ideas From Fresno State’s Geology Club
While this week is very focused on Thanksgiving, let’s stop for a moment to talk about the day that follows: Black Friday. Many use the day to get a start on holiday shopping, but some stores have boycotted the event. REI, an outdoor equipment store, started the hashtag “Opt Outside” …
Read More »Planning To “Opt Outside”? Here Are A Few Ideas From Fresno State’s Geology Club
While this week is very focused on Thanksgiving, let’s stop for a moment to talk about the day that follows: Black Friday. Many use the day to get a start on holiday shopping, but some stores have boycotted the event. REI, an outdoor equipment store, started the hashtag “Opt Outside” …
Read More »‘Much needed’ rain in Merced County here to stay, weather officials say
Showers and gusty winds are expected in Merced County through Saturday, weather officials report, and will only let up for a couple days before the next system rolls in. “We … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here are the newest Merced officers in command positions
Three Merced officers took promotions in the department and were sworn in this week. Interim Police Chief Christopher Goodwin oversaw the ceremonies that swore in Lt. Alan Ward, Sgt. Edward … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here are the young women who want the Miss Merced County crown
Nearly a dozen young women will compete for two different crowns in a yearly pageant whose winners will have the chance to compete for the Miss California Crown, and potentially … Click to Continue »
Read More »Valley driving tomorrow morning could be ‘dangerous.’ Here are some tips.
A heavy fog will descend on the central San Joaquin Valley tomorrow morning, potentially reducing roads in Merced County to extremely low visibility, according to the National Weather Service. Starting … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gas prices rose over the holiday. Here are some of the cheapest prices in Merced.
Filling up your car today is the hardest on your wallet it’s been in the last three years. The national gas price average climbed to $ 2.49, AAA said in a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Highway bridge in Santa Nella will close for repairs. Here are the detours
The Highway 33 bridge crossing Interstate 5 in Santa Nella will be closed during the weekend for repairs, Caltrans officials announced. Repairs will begin on Friday at 8 p.m. and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here are the best businesses in Merced County, judges say
The Merced Sun-Star handed out nine awards on Monday for the 2017 Excellence in Business competition. Awards were presented in a variety of categories, including manufacturing, health care, charitable work, … Click to Continue »
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