The annual statewide FFA leadership conference, one of the Valley’s largest conventions with more than 7,000 participants, wrapped up its four-day event Tuesday. But officials say that after 23 years … Click to Continue »
Read More »State department memo boosts case to stay in Paris climate pact
An internal State Department memo says the Paris climate accord imposes few obligations on the U.S., bolstering the case for Trump administration officials who want to stay in the deal. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County had more jobs in March, but jobless rate still among highest in state
There were 1,000 more jobs in Merced County in March than a year ago, pushing the unemployment rate down to 12.2 percent, the lowest March rate since 2007, labor market … Click to Continue »
Read More »Valley State Prison inmates learn arts for therapy
Valley State Prison inmates learn traditional arts as a form of therapy at Valley State Prison in Chowchilla, Calif., on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Inmates in Valley State Prison learn traditional arts for therapy
Once a week, inmates at Valley State Prison who typically might not interact come together to make Native American jewelry from thousands of tiny beads that come in all colors. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Green Valley Charter School headed to state after county board denies renewal appeal
Supporters of a troubled Los Banos charter school lost a critical bid to save their program on Monday when the Merced County Board of Education refused an appeal to renew … Click to Continue »
Read More »Grad rates for Merced area schools above state average
California released graduation rates for 2016 Tuesday, just weeks ahead of the Class of 2017 marching across the field. The results show Merced County as a whole slipping a bit … Click to Continue »
Read More »One state has passed a law to stop schools from shaming kids without lunch money
In some schools, a child short on funds is stamped on the arm to notify everyone of their lack of lunch money. In others, children are forced to clean cafeteria … Click to Continue »
Read More »Wildflower Day reveals Pacheco State Park’s hidden plants to locals
Residents tall and small got a taste of the more than 525 different plant species Saturday at Pacheco State Park during its 14th annual Wildflower Day. Groups of about 20 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Pacheco State Park educates visitors on seasonal flora during annual Wildflower Day
Visitors hike paths lined with wildflowers during the Pacheco State Park annual Wildflower Day in Hollister, Calif., on Saturday, April 1, 2017. … Click to Continue »
Read More »In Kern County, Expanded Mental Health Services On Hold Thanks To State Budget Concerns
The Affordable Care Act may be staying in place for now, but the long-term future of health care is still far from certain. And that uncertainty is already taking its toll on some health care programs–with ripple effects felt throughout the Valley. If you peruse the Airbnb listings outside Bakersfield, …
Read More »New Beginnings for Merced County Animals prepares dogs and cats for trip to Washington state to be adopted
New Beginnings for Merced County Animals, a nonprofit animal rescue, prepares animals for transport to Washington state, at Merced County Animal Control in Atwater, Calif., on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. The nonprofit animal rescue is sending 45 cats and 28 dogs to a shelter north of Seattle, Wash., where they …
Read More »Merced among fastest-growing counties in the state, report says
A growing UC Merced footprint and one of the youngest populations in the state put Merced County in the third spot for fasting growing counties in California, according to the … Click to Continue »
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