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Nikiko Masumoto and Brynn Saito founded the Yonsei Me mory Project to honor the stories of Japanese-Americans. And when the pandemic hit, they created a new program to give voice to valley writers called Valley Writers Respond. With funding from the California Wellness Foundation , they asked three writers – …
Read More »Meet the four blue-eyed mountain lion kittens living in Southern California hills
Park rangers have found four furry cougar kittens living with their mother in the Simi Hills – the first den authorities have found in a small patch of terrain between … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fire destroys garage that was turned into living space in Livingston
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Merced County, works to extinguish a fire that destroyed a garage which was converted to a living space in the 13000 block of Westside Boulevard in Livingston, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Living in Merced County makes finding healthy food harder for some, analysis says
If you’re living in Merced County, chances are unhealthy food is going to be a lot easier to find than nutritional food. In some Merced and Los Banos neighborhoods, the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Memorial For Abandoned Babies Heals The Living, Too
Last month, you may have heard about Miranda Eve, a mysterious baby who was uncovered in San Francisco and identified more than a century after she died. The organization that kickstarted that investigation was the Garden of Innocence , a non-profit that provides burial services to unclaimed children across the …
Read More »Mexican citizen living in Dos Palos faces federal drug charge
An Mexican citizen living in Dos Palos was indicted on Thursday for conspiring to grow marijuana and for damaging the Sequoia National Forest, federal officials announced. Jose Manuel Sanchez-Zapien, 37, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Amy Purdy on living beyond limits
Amy Purdy, a para-athlete who has appeared on Dancing With The Stars, will be the keynote speaker at the Central California Women’s Conference in Fresno. Watch a little bit of her 2011 TED Talk … Click to Continue »
Read More »Living wax museum at Charles Wright Elementary
Charles Wright Elementary School students portray historical figures during a living wax museum event at Charles Wright Elementary School in Merced, Calif., on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Children living in Central Valley more likely to experience stress
Norma Barragan recalls that, growing up in South Merced, her family’s small home was, at times, extra crowded. Her nieces and nephews lived with them, putting 10 people in a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Author: Scott Peterson living in ‘the best” conditions San Quentin has to offer
Scott Peterson, who was convicted of killing his wife, Laci, and their unborn child, Conner, is living in ‘the best’ conditions one can live on Death Row in San Quentin Prison, according to an author who has claimed to have spent time with him. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Living Smart: 5 design trends for wood floors
Wood flooring is a classic look for any home, but there are trends to consider when installing a new floor or refinishing an existing one: … Click to Continue »
Read More »Living Smart: What temperature should you set the thermostat to while on vacation?
Before you leave on your last, late-summer vacation, don’t forget to give your HVAC system a break too. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Living Smart: Accommodating outdoor electrical needs this summer
As summer approaches, homeowners might be giving thought to outdoor kitchens or barbecue islands and other outdoor entertaining options. But these amenities sometimes require power, and you don’t want to be running an extension cord to the backyard. What can you do to accommodate outdoor electrical needs for the summer? …
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