Last November, we brought you the story of Manuel and Olga Jimenez . They’re a Woodlake couple who created a mile-long community botanical garden in their town to inspire and teach kids. Hundreds of young people have volunteered at the Bravo Lake Botanical Garden since it was started 17 years …
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A Merced man was arrested after stealing a car and leading police on a chase spanning more than 25 miles through Merced and Highway 99 Tuesday night. Merced officers spotted … Click to Continue »
Read More »Behind Fresno’s Biggest Christmas Lights Display, A Little-Known Tradition
The holidays are big here in the San Joaquin Valley. One of the most conspicuous examples is Christmas Tree Lane, two miles of lights and music that draw tens of thousands of visitors to central Fresno each year. Big as it is, though, it’s the little things that keep Christmas …
Read More »Starbucks Computer Glitch Means Lights Out, Free Drinks at Some Stores
People trying to get their coffee fix were out of luck for several hours Friday after a system-wide computer problem forced Starbucks around the U.S. and in Canada to close their doors. By Friday night, Starbucks announced that the problem had been fixed, and stores should return to normal Saturday morning. "There’s a sign the …
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