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You’ve likely seen the green California sticker with the words “My Job Depends on Ag” on cars, trucks and tractors around the Valley. Behind that slogan is a Facebook community of farmers and agricultural-enthusiasts . The movement has since inspired a television show. It premiered this week on Valley PBS …
Read More »A Dairy Town, A Facebook Argument, And The Unseating Of A Mayor
Last week, the city of Tulare ousted its mayor after he got involved in a heated argument on Facebook. The argument centered around agriculture and its impacts on the environment and the economy—but the story is far bigger than a few punches thrown on social media. In the small city …
Read More »Facebook privacy: Three lessons on data, apps and taking precautions
Lately, users are asking themselves about what data they share publicly on Facebook and who can access it. Here are some steps users can take to protect their data in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica breach. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ex-Gustine High student arrested in school shooting threat on Facebook, police say
A 19-year-old former Gustine High School Student was arrested Friday after posting a photo of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz with comments investigators described as threatening, according to Gustine Police. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Facebook is showing less news. Here’s how to keep seeing The Merced Sun-Star.
Facebook is going to make it harder to keep up with everything that’s happening in your community by showing you fewer local news stories in your News Feed. But you … Click to Continue »
Read More »Facebook post reignites controversy on the Atwater City Council
A social media post featuring a photograph of three Atwater City Council members and a local political operative was described as a joke, but not everyone is laughing. Mike Lynch, … Click to Continue »
Read More »What is ‘Me too’ on Facebook & Twitter and why is it trending?
Actor Alyssa Milano took to Twitter Sunday evening to start a conversation showing the magnitude of sexual assault. She tweeted “Suggested by a friend: If all the women who have … Click to Continue »
Read More »Facebook post of ‘Deadpool’ gets 5 million views, then the FBI knocks on his door
A Fresno man was arrested Tuesday on a federal charge of copyright infringement for allegedly posting the movie “Deadpool” to his Facebook page, the government said. Due to the illegal … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sushi restaurant owner sorry for Facebook post about Hispanic diners
Steve Wayte, owner of Roll One For Mi, a sushi restaurant in northeast Fresno, held a news conference March 12, 2017 to address statements he made on Facebook against Hispanics which were then shared by former Fresno County Supervisor Henry R. Perea. … Click to Continue »
Read More »She posted her jailed brother’s letters on Facebook. Now she may join him behind bars.
Sylvia Castro Garcia says she was simply helping her jailed brother by posting his thoughts on his Facebook page. Fresno County prosecutors, however, say the information she posted jeopardized the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County sheriff’s detectives launch new Facebook page
Merced County sheriff’s detectives have a new Facebook page to provide an additional means of direct communication with investigators working some of the area’s most serious criminal cases. The page, … Click to Continue »
Read More »How to keep getting the Merced Sun-Star on Facebook
Facebook is changing the way it chooses the posts you see – and doing it in a way that could make it harder to get the news you need from … Click to Continue »
Read More »Facebook removes Chowchilla school page for impersonation
Page linked to American Nazi Party in defense of mascot Superintendent Ron Seals said page unaffiliated with district Facebook removed the page Monday … Click to Continue »
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