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The Christmas season is upon us, with holiday shoppers beginning to rush about in the cooling December air. While many Merced residents find the chill of oncoming winter refreshing, there … Click to Continue »

A team of Merced County public agencies is asking area residents to “Stuff The Bus” with toys for underprivileged children this Saturday. The Bus will set up from 7 a.m. … Click to Continue »

People know using their cellphone while driving is dangerous, but they do it anyway, according to a recent survey of UC Merced students. Professor Stephen Wooding and his public health … Click to Continue »

18th annual effort will benefit local food banks Locations will take food, monetary donations … Click to Continue »

Jim Perez shares a tip on how to set your stance and make your next drive count.

Four years ago, Tom Kroll died while waiting for a bone marrow transplant. In memorium of Tom Kroll and to help others his wife, Yvonne, started a blood and marrow drive. This year’s drive is dedicated to Fresno Fire Cpt. Pete Dern, who was burned over 65% of his body …

A blood drive was held Monday to support a Fresno County employee, hurt in a gas line explosion in April. Ismael Arreazola is a public works employee, critically injured in the explosion at a gun range. At least 40 percent of his body was burned. To help in his recovery, a mobile blood drive was scheduled from 8:00 am until …

Local law enforcement agencies and emergency personnel are competing to save lives in a yearly effort. The 14th annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is going on this month. Firefighters, police, sheriff and other badge-carrying personnel will compete for bragging rights, and a trophy. The four-week battle will help …

Organizers say by 5 p.m. Wednesday, more than 700 people had donated blood. Even first timers say the donation is worth it, especially in light of recent community tragedies.

The 15th Annual Rodeo Blood Drive, Wednesday April 22nd. Donors will receive a commemorative T-shirt featuring artwork by local artist David Dalgety, along with rodeo performance discounts and the chance to meet champion cowboys & rodeo royalty! Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Clovis Rodeo Association Hall, Clovis Rodeo Grounds, 748 Rodeo …

Ever since Fresno Fire Captain Pete Dern was critically injured when he fell through the roof of a burning garage, so many people in the community have wondered how they can help.  Donating blood is one way. Today from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., the Central California Blood Center will …

A show of support for a Fresno firefighter who’s recovering from burns. Blood trickled into Tulare, pint-by-pint on Thursday donations to help Pete Dern, a Fresno Fire captain on a long road to recovery. Joe Ybarra, reporting.