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A UC Merced employee who was wounded in the 2015 stabbing attack at the campus was honored this week in Washington by Rep. Jim Costa and the Congressional Victims’ Rights … Click to Continue »

Last week, more than 100 people packed into Bella Luna Bistro & Bar to honor Jennifer Baxter and raise money for her medical care through the local group Helping One … Click to Continue »

Merced County Office of Education honored a Merced preschool teacher and a Delhi special education employee at a Tuesday night ceremony as the county’s top educators. The Excellence in Education … Click to Continue »

Merced County business and community leaders were honored Thursday with the Excellence in Business awards presented by the Merced Sun-Star. George Bianchi, the 82-year-old retired owner of Atwater Tire Service … Click to Continue »

After being part of Golden Valley Health Centers for 45 years, Alicia L. Dicochea attended her final board meeting last week, reflecting on the years of service she has provided … Click to Continue »

James Savage, 9, honored for his round-trip Alcatraz swim Record still pending Guinness World Records confirmation … Click to Continue »

Seven staff members are retiring Merced College actively seeking candidates for retirees positions … Click to Continue »

County agencies gathered for ceremony at Merced American Legion Post 83 Nine full-time and volunteer firefighters honored … Click to Continue »

Firefighters of the year chosen by peers Four career and five paid call or volunteer firefighters on list Firefighters represent Merced, Los Banos, Atwater, Livingston, Gustine, Dos Palos … Click to Continue »

Four men whose actions helped foil a UC Merced student’s stabbing attack in November were honored Monday at the state Capitol by Assemblymember Adam Gray, with lawmakers standing to applaud their courage and willingness to put themselves at risk in order to save others. Certificates were awarded to student Tyler …

On Thursday in Clovis some of our hometown Korean war heroes were recognized for their service. Nearly 100 Korean war veterans from the valley were presented the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal from Congressman Jim Costa and a certificate of service.

Fresno County Sheriff Sergeant Jeff Kertson received an award that recognizes organizations and individuals that help victims of crime. "We all come together to look out for those who can’t look out for themselves,” said Sgt. Kertson. Kertson is a leader and volunteer, he’s dedicated his career to protect the …

Some sad news to report this morning, a Fresno Police officer who was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, has lost his battle with the disease. Detective Edgar Valle Sandoval was diagnosed with stage-four pancreatic cancer back in January. In March, hundreds of his fellow officers and department employees shaved …