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After many weeks of holding steady, COVID-19 cases are once again on the rise, not just in other parts of the country, but also statewide and here in the Valley. Daily new cases are at the highest they’ve been since early September, case rates and positivity rates are increasing, and …
Read More »California’s State Parks Have Received Facelifts, And Not Everyone Is Happy
In 2011, dozens of California’s State Parks were set to close due to sharp budget cuts in Sacramento. Seven years later, the budget crisis is over and most parks have recovered—though only after undergoing a quiet but significant reformation. Freelance reporter Alissa Greenberg wrote about the new face of California …
Read More »This is why everyone charged with a crime gets a lawyer even if you can’t afford one
The Merced County Public Defender’s Office explains the importance of the case Gideon v. Wainwright, which resulted in the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the right to counsel is a fundamental right essential to a fair trial. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fresno To Update Bus System Routes—But Will Everyone Benefit?
Just as Fresno’s downtown and southwest areas are preparing for makeovers, so is its transportation system. The city announced last month that it plans to restructure its bus system for the first time in decades—with public input. But there are bound to be limitations—and some community members are concerned. Dave …
Read More »Boy Scouts will no longer be boys-only, and not everyone is happy about it
The Boy Scouts of America announced Wednesday that its board of directors had unanimously approved a decision to begin admitting girls into its Cub Scout program and to develop a … Click to Continue »
Read More »NFL commissioner tells owners that ‘everyone should stand for the national anthem’
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday wrote a letter to all 32 league owners regarding the protests that have taken place during the national anthem, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. In … Click to Continue »
Read More »NFL commissioner tells owners that ‘everyone should stand for the national anthem’
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday wrote a letter to all 32 league owners regarding the protests that have taken place during the national anthem, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. In … Click to Continue »
Read More »From sweets to spooky, something for everyone this Halloween
There is something for everyone in Merced County to enjoy this Halloween; whether residents like carving pumpkins, taking on zombies and haunted hayrides, or enjoying wrestling matches and movie nights, … Click to Continue »
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