As of Thursday, June 11, 20 San Joaquin Valley residents had died of COVID-19 in the past week, bringing the total to 217 fatalities out of 10,304 total cases. Valley Edition Host Kathleen Schock talks with health reporter Kerry Klein about where these cases are occurring. For a COVID-19 snapshot …
Read More »Cannabis Tax Revenues In Woodlake Hit $800,000 And Counting
In January 2018, the Tulare County City of Woodlake became home to the San Joaquin Valley’s first-ever recreational marijuana dispensary. Two other businesses, a large-scale cultivator and extract manufacturer, opened in 2019. As of early 2020, the city’s tax revenue generated by the industry topped $ 800,000—far more than the …
Read More »Cost of Detwiler Fire in Mariposa already approaching $11 million and counting
The cost to fight the Detwiler Fire in Mariposa is estimated at about $ 10.7 million and continues to climb as the blaze rages on, according to fire officials. The fire … Click to Continue »
Read More »What counting Florida butterflies can tell the world about climate change
Every year when summer temperatures sizzle and the rest of South Florida heads inside, a dedicated crew of citizen scientists ventures into the buggy heat to do an increasingly difficult … Click to Continue »
Read More »Counting down the top five news stories of 2016 in Merced County
Concluding our look at the top news stories in Merced County from the past year, we examine the factors contributing to poor health in the community, bitter fights on the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Top stories of 2016 in Merced County: Counting down 10 to 6
Continuing our countdown of the top news stories of 2016 in Merced County, we look back at a groundbreaking deal that officials hope will trigger major growth in Merced County … Click to Continue »
Read More »Top stories of 2016 in Merced County: Counting down from 15 to 11
In 2016, news stories around the world were filled with everything from deadly violence, bitter political battles and unexpected celebrity deaths nearly every day. Television personality and businessman Donald Trump … Click to Continue »
Read More »Number of Merced County homeless falls with new counting methods
Homeless advocates say this year’s count is more accurate than past tallies Number of homeless fell by nearly half, compared with 2015 Advocates say they are positioning for another grant for homeless services … Click to Continue »
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