A year ago, two universities were vying to open the first medical school in the San Joaquin Valley . On Wednesday, one took a big step forward—while the other fizzled. California Health Sciences University on Wednesday broke ground on a new campus in Clovis , which is slated to house …
Read More »Dozens march to raise awarness and remember those lost in violent killings
People in Merced marched from Tenaya Middle School to M and 13th streets on Sunday Feb. 18, 2017 in honor of those who were lost in violent killings. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »Remember $4-a-gallon gas in Merced? Get ready to say ‘ouch’
Remember $ 4-a-gallon gasoline? It could be coming to a gas station near you, perhaps as soon as Memorial Day weekend. At the close of January, national gas price tracker GasBuddy.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »Cycling Road Rally Organized To Remember Fresno’s Ed Lund
When he died in a tragic bicycle crash in 2015, Ed Lund left a void in both the city’s art and cycling communities. Ed was a gifted artist, worked with students at Fresno State and was a passionate cyclist. He died while competing in a road rally in Sonoma organized …
Read More »Family members gather to remember Jennifer Flores 10 years after her death
Family members gather at the Plainsburg Cemetery to remember Jennifer Flores in Plainsburg, Calif., on Thursday, March 30, 2017. Jennifer Flores was killed in her Chowchilla home on March 30, 2007. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Loved ones remember Livingston teen killed by driver, who was never found
A year has passed since 16-year-old Raymond Martinez was killed in a hit-and-run and his loved ones are still seeking justice. No one has been arrested, and authorities still are … Click to Continue »
Read More »Family, friends remember Gustine man shot to death
They said he was always looking to help others Many of the mourners grew up with him in Morgan Hill Police have not made an arrest related to his death … Click to Continue »
Read More »Summer’s start is good time to remember skin safety
Less exposure to the sun can help prevent melanoma Abnormal moles should be checked out regularly Sunburns amplify the risk of acquiring melanoma … Click to Continue »
Read More »Farmworkers remember historic Delano-to-Sacramento march 50 years ago
Seventeen people who marched the entire distance are still alive U.S. Department of Labor secretary sent letter of commendation to each marcher The march almost didn’t happen when police blocked the way … Click to Continue »
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