More than 3,000 people gathered in downtown Fresno Sunday to protest the murder of George Floyd and other black lives lost to police violence. The Fresno State NAACP and other black organizations in Fresno organized the peaceful protest which started in front of City Hall and lasted for about three …
Read More »Merced man opened fire into a crowd in 2014 after he was beaten up. On Monday, he was sentenced to 39 years to life in prison.
A 26-year-old Merced man was sentenced Monday to 39 years to life in prison in connection with a 2014 drive-by shooting that left one man injured. Michael E. Janes was … Click to Continue »
Read More »Immigrant advocates advise crowd at forum of rights if confronted by ICE
Advocates for undocumented immigrants reminded an audience at UC Merced this weekend that they, too, are protected by the U.S. Constitution and advised them of steps to take if confronted … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced residents, crowd at UC Merced protest Trump’s inauguration
A group of about 40 people on Friday marched onto the Childs Avenue overpass and hung a banner over Highway 99 protesting Donald Trump and his presidency. The banner was … Click to Continue »
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