Vaccine rollout is proving far more challenging in rural communities, creating what are called vaccine deserts. And according to the Documenting COVID-19 project, a national effort to make pandemic related data more transparent, vaccine deserts are springing up across the San Joaquin Valley, causing concern among public health professionals. Valley …
Read More »In Many Small Towns, Everyone Seems To Know Someone With COVID-19 – Virus Update For Nov. 13
After many weeks of holding steady, COVID-19 cases are once again on the rise, not just in other parts of the country, but also statewide and here in the Valley. Daily new cases are at the highest they’ve been since early September, case rates and positivity rates are increasing, and …
Read More »Why Have So Many Vaping Bills Stalled In The California Legislature?
Earlier this week, the state Department of Public Health urged Californians to stop vaping immediately, less than a week after Governor Newsom signed an executive order to curb vaping among youth. And yet, unlike in many other states, the California legislature has yet to pass a single law related to …
Read More »“So Many Cultures” Come To Fresno With “The Lion King” Tour
Last week, for the first time, downtown Fresno’s Saroyan Theater transformed into the Pridelands, complete with larger than life giraffes, and an iconic warthog-meerkat duo. Actors Martina Sykes and Gerald Ramsey, who play Shenzi and Mufasa, came to the station to talk about the show and how they take a …
Read More »“So Many Cultures” Come To Fresno With “The Lion King” Tour
Last week, for the first time, downtown Fresno’s Saroyan Theater transformed into the Pridelands, complete with larger than life giraffes, and an iconic warthog-meerkat duo. Actors Martina Sykes and Gerald Ramsey, who play Shenzi and Mufasa, came to the station to talk about the show and how they take a …
Read More »Los Banos councilmembers seek to limit how many cars you can park at your own home.
The Los Banos City Council is looking into tightening the rules on where people are allowed to park their cars at their own homes, saying it would help “beautify” neighborhoods … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s how many stolen cars a Merced County man had, deputies say
A Merced County Sheriff’s deputy recovered three stolen vehicles while arresting an Atwater man this week, according to deputies. A person called the sheriff’s office at about 4:24 p.m. on … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s how many homes in Merced County are bought by investors from out of town
All-cash buyers have grabbed up a higher percentage of homes in the past 12 years in Merced County than in much of the rest of the state, which means wealthy … Click to Continue »
Read More »Report: For Many Communities Without Drinking Water, Distance Not Biggest Obstacle
A new study identifies those San Joaquin Valley residents without access to drinking water, but a solution may be close at hand. Hundreds of thousands residents in the San Joaquin Valley lack access to clean drinking water. This is especially common in unincorporated communities categorized as disadvantaged, which are also …
Read More »Freezing temps have Merced County farmers on edge as many try to protect crops
An early morning freeze put area farmers on full alert Tuesday, but the damage – if any – may not show up for days or even weeks. Citrus growers are … Click to Continue »
Read More »Many questions unanswered about Winton company after raw meat delivery went viral
Days after employees were seen pushing carts full of unwrapped raw pork from Winton into a Bay Area grocery store, few questions are being answered. A Facebook post showing at … Click to Continue »
Read More »How many in Merced County are homeless? The effort to find out is this week
The annual homeless count is Thursday, when scores of volunteers will tally the number of people living on the street in Merced County. Tallies similar to Merced’s are going on … Click to Continue »
Read More »We Still Don’t Know Why So Many Fresno Babies Are Born Premature—But Researchers Aim To Find Out
A few weeks ago, we reported that the premature birth rate in the San Joaquin Valley is rising, and that it’s especially high in Fresno County. The numbers are concerning because premature babies are born with a higher risk of health complications like breathing difficulties, heart problems and chronic disease. …
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