Baseball legend and Fresno native Tom Seaver passed away Monday at the age of 75. The celebrated pitcher was considered the epitome of a Hall of Famer. He was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1992 for his 20-year career in the Major Leagues. His early years with …
Read More »For Veterans Day, The Legacy Of The Nation’s First African-American Colonel And Park Superintendent
This Veterans Day a portion of Highway 198 next to Sequoia National Park is getting a new name in honor of Colonel Charles Young . He’s the first African American to serve as superintendent of a national park and achieve the rank of colonel in the U.S. Army. To learn …
Read More »First woman elected Merced College trustee passes away, leaving long behind legacy
A “champion” for women’s issues and the first woman elected as a trustee of Merced College recently passed away, family members confirmed. Margaret M. Randolph, who helped found and expand … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gaming Pioneer: Sierra On-Line’s Legacy Remains Strong Nearly 40 Years After Founding
It might be hard to believe today, but the Madera County community of Oakhurst was once one of the biggest players in the world of computer gaming. For much of the 1980’s and 90’s, the mountain community was home to Sierra On-Line, an early pioneer in computer gaming, known for …
Read More »Dos Palos teacher of 50 years retires, leaves legacy of reading
Marks Elementary School fifth grade teacher Rose Jordan couldn’t hold back tears as she noted the impact her retiring colleague had on her daughter. “It’s because of Mrs. Henderson my … Click to Continue »
Read More »Supreme Court acts, and Obama’s immigration legacy takes a hit
In U.S. v. Texas, 26 states challenged Obama executive order Supreme Court deadlocks 4-4, affirms lower court; more than 4 million people affected Disappointed, Obama wants his nominee to highest court approved … Click to Continue »
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