Yosemite National Park is participating in the “Heart Your Parks” fundraising program in partnership with Macy’s Department Stores. The program is a part of Macy’s “Secret Garden” campaign that aims to raise awareness and dollars for local parks across the country. From March 7 to March 31, 2014, customers at …
Read More »Social Justice At The Heart Of Fresno Gas Tax Debate
Fresno Mayor Lee Brand has pulled a proposed spending plan that would have funded road repairs in the city, after criticism that it would have perpetuated inequality. Brand’s plan would have distributed $ 12 million from the SB1 gas tax roughly equally among the city’s seven council districts, but the …
Read More »Heart Fire (Mendocino County)
Heart Fire: Updated: July 24, 2018 7:05 am County: Mendocino County Location: Hwy 101 at mile marker 38, west of Redwood Valley (Mendocino County) Acres Burned – Containment: 47 acres – 95% contained All roads are open
Read More »Arnold Schwarzenegger undergoes emergency open heart surgery
Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is in stable condition after an emergency open heart surgery on Thursday. Spokesman Daniel Ketchell wrote on Twitter Friday morning that Schwarzenegger had been scheduled … Click to Continue »
Read More »This place opens on Valentines Day and it can help rehabilitate your heart
More people in Merced County will be able to mend their hearts on Valentines Day with the upgraded wellness center for patients at Mercy Medical Center, according to hospital staff. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Heart screenings available for youth in Merced County
Teens and young adults in Merced County have a chance next month to undergo a heart screening, a procedure most usually wouldn’t receive during routine physicals or check-ups. Merced and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Food and family are at the heart of Merced museum’s Italian exhibit
Food has been an important part of the Italian American household, and it forever connects those immigrants to Merced County, according to the designers of a new museum exhibit in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Heart disease, the leading killer in Merced County, seen as preventable
The leading cause of death in Merced County is one that health officials and medical physicians say could be greatly reduced through seeking preventive care, consistent daily exercise and healthy … Click to Continue »
Read More »Msgr. Petersen of Fresno remembered as eloquent priest with heart and humor
Msgr. Edwin James Petersen of Fresno died May 2 Catholic priest preached for more than 50 years in the Valley Kind, intelligent, funny and ‘forward-thinking’ priest was admired by many … Click to Continue »
Read More »Turlock council delays decision on Sacred Heart Catholic School
Private school asking city to permanently close strip of street splitting its campus Neighbors voice frustrations at church, traffic concerns New city manager asks for time to look at concerns, suggest conditions … Click to Continue »
Read More »Bert S. Crane Sr. remembered for heart of service
Crane served on countless organizations Crane has long history in Merced County agriculture Crane credited for work to build new Mercy Medical Center … Click to Continue »
Read More »Heart of the Horse Fundraiser
A local winery is raising money to benefit a horse therapy ranch. Heart of the Horse in Clovis helps kids overcome disabilities and veterans deal with PTSD. The ranch runs solely on donations. This weekend (May 2) Monravia Wines in Fresno will host a Kentucky Derby themed event to benefit …
Read More »Atwater Teen Has Double Lung and Heart Transplant
Atwater teen Shea McNeely describes her childhood as ‘dark.’ "They said that i was lashing out, that i was going through a phase," McNeely said. Shea knew something was wrong when she couldn’t keep up with kids in her class so her mom took her to doctor after doctor, but …
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