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A nonprofit organization that helps low-income families purchase homes asked the Los Banos City Council on Wednesday to waive the impact fees for a home they built. However, for the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Art Song Festival Comes To Fresno State
Fresno audiences will get a special taste of the classical world of art songs this weekend at Fresno State. The university’s music department will host its first “Art Song Festival” Friday and Saturday at the music building, featuring performances by students, faculty and guest artists. Poet laureate Juan Felipe Herrera …
Read More »Study: When It Comes To Health, Your Neighborhood’s Poverty May Matter More Than Your Own
Scientific research has demonstrated that, in general, the richer a person is, the healthier he or she is likely to be. Likewise, those with private insurance tend to be healthier than those on Medi-Cal. A new study, however, suggests neighborhood-level poverty may be even more important. If you’re a child …
Read More »When It Comes To Doctor Access, The San Joaquin Valley Is Being Left Behind
For much of 2017, healthcare has dominated the headlines. But while access to insurance coverage remains a national debate, here in the San Joaquin Valley, getting to see a doctor isn’t always easy, even for people who have coverage. It’s not a new problem, and it’s not unique to the …
Read More »This milk comes with a caffeine kick
Lanna Coffee Co. and Rosa Brothers Milk Company host a release party for their new grab-and-go Cold Brew Coffee Milk. … Click to Continue »
Read More »New head of MCAG comes over from Nevada’s capital
Merced County’s association of city and county governments hired a new executive director, plucking him from a public sector job in Nevada, governing board members said Friday. Patrick Pittenger comes … Click to Continue »
Read More »California set an ambitious goal for fighting global warming. Now comes the hard part
When Stanford University energy economist Danny Cullenward looks at California’s policies on climate change, he sees a potential time bomb. The state wants to slash greenhouse gas emissions so deeply … Click to Continue »
Read More »March for Science comes to Yosemite on Earth Day
A national push for scientific research funding called the March for Science will come to the Yosemite Valley on Saturday. Scientists and supporters plan to gather in Washington D.C. and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Teddy bear doctor comes to Merced Zoo to check out local teddy bears
Kids in Merced brought their teddy bears to Applegate Zoo on Sunday for a full health work-up and x-ray from a teddy bear doctor. The doctor, Margaret Kohn, checks out … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘Oz’ comes to Merced in show that mirrors the popular 1939 movie
The yellow brick road passes through the Merced Theatre this week during several performances of “The Wizard of Oz.” Weaver Performing Arts presents the musical to the public at 7 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Christmas comes early for Livingston children in annual event
About 500 Livingston children left City Hall on Thursday afternoon with stacks of Christmas presents in their arms – and some even rode their shiny new bicycles out the door. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Turkey giveaway comes to Merced next week
The Hostetler turkey giveaway, a highly anticipated holiday event in Merced County, is scheduled for Monday. Those who hope to get a turkey should arrive at the grandstand at the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Wild West comes back to life in downtown mural
Anne Whitehurst says the professional mural she created for Los Banos is not only an homage to the community’s history, but also reflects a past that, for her, is deeply … Click to Continue »
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