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A project is underway throughout July to remember when the now dry Kern River flowed through the city of Bakersfield. The organization Bring Back the Kern is collecting photos, videos and stories of the once moving river for an upcoming exhibit. Valley Edition host Kathleen Schock spoke with the project’s …
Read More »Pioneering Architect Julia Morgan Remembered For Fresno Work
In 2010, architect Julia Morgan became the first woman to win the prestigious Gold Medal from the American Institute of Architects. It was a landmark achievement for the native Californian, who is most famous for designing Hearst Castle for newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst. It’s the institute’s highest honor, and …
Read More »Dozens in Merced march so loved ones lost in violent crimes are remembered
Gloria Aguirre stood in the parking lot of Tenaya Middle School on W 8th Street in Merced on Sunday. It was the spot her son was shot to death about … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘Treasure’ of Los Banos community remembered after fatal crash near Chowchilla
Los Banos leaders and community members this week are mourning the death of one of the city’s most venerated icons. Joe Cox, a 92-year-old Los Banos resident who was an … Click to Continue »
Read More »Toddler killed in Merced hit-and-run remembered as ‘friendly,’ ‘lovable,’ ‘princess’
The Merced mother of a 3-year-old who died after being struck by a car in Merced held a picture of her daughter on Tuesday, kissing it gently before setting it … Click to Continue »
Read More »Johnson remembered as ‘community icon’ in Merced
Ida Johnson was described as a public servant and community icon by her peers and people who have worked closely with her on community projects. She died on Monday at … Click to Continue »
Read More »Slain Merced officer remembered in annual ceremony
On Good Friday, family, friends and supporters of Stephan Gray gathered at the Merced Police Department to honor the police officer who was gunned down on duty in 2004. Near … Click to Continue »
Read More »Victims of violence remembered, honored in Merced
The women and families of other victims were recognized on Thursday, April 6, 2017, at the annual Victims’ Rights ceremony hosted by the Merced County District Attorney’s Office during Victims Rights Week. A crowd of about 100 people, including victims’ families, law enforcement and public officials, gathered. Victims’ photos were …
Read More »Loved ones lost to violent crimes to be remembered during Victim Rights ceremony
Courthouse park in Merced this week will be a place for those to remember and honor loved ones they lost due to violent crimes. The Merced County District’s Attorney’s office … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced mother of two remembered for ‘free spirit’
The mother of two small children was remembered Friday for her free spirit, gentle nature and love for her children, a day after she was struck and killed by a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced victims of violence remembered
Tears welled up in a mother’s eyes, her voice cracking with emotion, as she shared happy memories of the two sons she lost to violence less than a year apart. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Msgr. Petersen of Fresno remembered as eloquent priest with heart and humor
Msgr. Edwin James Petersen of Fresno died May 2 Catholic priest preached for more than 50 years in the Valley Kind, intelligent, funny and ‘forward-thinking’ priest was admired by many … Click to Continue »
Read More »Bert S. Crane Sr. remembered for heart of service
Crane served on countless organizations Crane has long history in Merced County agriculture Crane credited for work to build new Mercy Medical Center … Click to Continue »
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