Police officers across the country and in the Central Valley have been under increasing scrutiny and pressure for how they deal with civilians in the field. At the same time, some departments are acknowledging that their role is morphing into one that is just as concerned with identifying and helping …
Read More »Treat, Educate And Revive: The Valley’s Three-Pronged Approach To Opioid Overdose Prevention
Host intro: Last week, we brought you a story about the San Joaquin Valley’s opioid epidemic, which manifests in inordinately high rates of painkiller prescriptions and hundreds of overdose deaths every year. This week, we explore three strategies that health officials and advocates are using to take aim at the …
Read More »City of Merced, county agree on tax-sharing approach
An agreement will pave way for major construction projects near UC Merced Deal comes after contentious, decade-long negotiations Supervisors, City Council still must formally approve deal … Click to Continue »
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