In many ways, climate change has already hit home here in the San Joaquin Valley—especially for the agricultural industry, which produces as much as a third of the nation’s vegetables and two-thirds of its fruits and nuts and brings in billions of dollars each year to the local economy. Already, …
Read More »Can You Cover The News Fairly While Also Working On Jerry Dyer’s Campaign? This Journalist Says Yes
If you’re a news junkie, you may have noticed a new online media outlet called the San Joaquin Valley Sun. The editor in chief is Alex Tavlian. He used to be a reporter for the Fresno Bee and then he became an attorney and political consultant. Now, on top of …
Read More »Hilmar man identified in deadly wreck that also claimed the life of an unborn baby
A man killed in a crash Tuesday morning in northern Merced County has been identified, the Merced County Coroners Office confirmed. Jay McCowan, 29, of Hilmar, was involved in a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Future professionals of Los Banos also come from San Luis High School
San Luis High School is not just a school for troubled kids. But that perception is common, and school officials and recent graduates want to change the way Los Banos … Click to Continue »
Read More »US approves $650M for train system, also helps high-speed rail
The Trump administration announced Monday that it will fully fund a $ 650 million federal grant for electrification of a San Francisco Bay Area train system that also would help California’s … Click to Continue »
Read More »New officer at Merced College is also a veteran
Merced College added its newest campus police officer this month, officials said Friday. Kenneth Braaksma was sworn in during the March 14 meeting of the college’s board of trustees, according … Click to Continue »
Read More »Tragic end for woman shot last month by boyfriend, who also killed their baby daughter
A domestic violence victim whose boyfriend shot her and their baby girl last month has died, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department said Thursday. Michelle Mosqueda, 39, died Wednesday. An autopsy … Click to Continue »
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