The California State University system is searching for its next chancellor. Timothy White announced Tuesday he’ll retire next June after more than 7 years running the 23-campus system. In an interview with Capital Public Radio, White says he’s leaving the university “as stable and focused” as ever — on students: …
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With characteristic flamboyance, the Trump administration has set in motion a grand scheme to lure energy companies to explore for oil and gas across virtually all of America’s outer continental … Click to Continue »
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This fun video from the Merced Fire Department illustrates exactly how much gear each firefighter carries to the scene of a fire. Credit: Merced Fire Department … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced’s first ever cannabis and hemp fair coming soon
A hemp and cannabis fair is coming to Merced this weekend for the first ever time. The Hemp and Cannabis Fair is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gruner reminds journalists their mission matters more than ever
George F. Gruner, a journalist whose 46-year career included 33 years at The Fresno Bee, spoke Thursday at the presentation of awards named in his honor. Below is the text … Click to Continue »
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Lake Tahoe’s average surface temperature last year was the warmest ever recorded, the latest evidence that climate change is altering California’s iconic Sierra Nevada landmark. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced girl hasn’t missed school – ever
Merced girl has never missed school from preschool to eighth grade Two others have a significant attendance streak going … Click to Continue »
Read More »April has been deadliest month ever for endangered Florida panthers, with 9 killed
This April will go down as the bloodiest month yet for the Florida panther. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fresno Irrigation District Won’t Make Surface Water Deliveries For First Time Ever
For the first time ever, growers in the Fresno Irrigation District will not receive their regular surface water deliveries, and the drought is to blame. No surface water means growers will have to rely on ground water. The Fresno Irrigation district says it’s history in the making, but not in …
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