Despite California’s status as a sanctuary state, it appears to be the focus of increased immigration activity—especially after a sweep in Northern California earlier this week that drove Oakland’s Mayor to issue a warning to her residents and ultimately resulted in more than 150 arrests. Closer to home, a San …
Read More »Local advocates call for ‘unity’ after ICE shows up in Atwater
Local advocates gathered in Atwater on Tuesday Feb. 27, 2018 for a rally in light of the recent people who were picked up by ICE agents in Atwater. They were calling for unity and support from elected officials and local law enforcement to stop deportation efforts in Merced County. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com …
Read More »Attorney General Becerra To Discuss Immigration Policy With Local Growers
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra met with local officials from across the San Joaquin Valley in Fresno today. After addressing DACA and criminal justice reform, Becerra said that over the weekend he plans to meet with employers, like growers, to discuss what to expect from federal immigration authorities now that …
Read More »He looked like he was going to spray for bugs at a local store. Then he pulled a gun
Deputies are looking for a man who committed “an unusual robbery” at a Walgreens in Hilmar, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. A man dressed in a disposable, white … Click to Continue »
Read More »Local Merced Speedway driver dies after crashing in race at Perris Auto Speedway
Local race car driver and Merced Speedway regular Bill Egleston died after an on-track accident in a recent race at the Perris Auto Speedway in Perris, fellow racers confirmed on … Click to Continue »
Read More »Local Salvadorans Brace For Uncertainty Amid White House Decision
On Monday, the Trump Administration announced that natives of El Salvador will soon lose their temporary protected status in the U.S. The Department of Homeland Security says that in September of 2019, 200,000 Salvadorans in the U.S. will lose protection from deportation. That status was originally designated in 2001, under …
Read More »Local Group Makes Ivy League University Dreams A Reality For Valley Students
High school seniors from across the country are checking their email inboxes this month, eagerly awaiting acceptance letters from colleges and universities. It can be an exciting and stressful time for anyone. But here in the valley, one group of students is ready. FM89’s Christina Lopez reports on one local …
Read More »Merced police help local students have a ‘Merry Christmas’
Merced Police Department officers on Thursday pitched in to help area children have a nice Christmas. Through community donations, officers were able to take students from every school in the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced-area teachers say part of the proposed GOP tax plan hurts local education
Teachers often spend their own money to provide students with books, pens and pencils, but they can get a tax deduction of $ 250 for their expenses — but not under … Click to Continue »
Read More »MCSD Students Learn from Local Scientists & Engineers
Several Merced City School District students received help with their science fair projects during the district’s first “Ask a Scientist or Engineer” night earlier this week. The event was held … Click to Continue »
Read More »Detwiler Fire District II (aka North County) Local Assistance Center
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 Location: North County – Greeley Hill Community Hall 10332 Fiske Road Coulterville, CA 95311 Hours: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Read More »Local charter school had worst test scores in city. A fight to keep it open goes to court
Green Valley Charter School officials are hoping the courts will force the Los Banos Unified School District to renew its embattled charter and keep the school alive. A hearing is … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fresno Art Museum Celebrates Local Artists, Women With New Exhibits
The Fresno Art Museum often features works by acclaimed modern artists from around the world. But with a set of new exhibits opening this week , the museum is turning its attention to local artists. The museum’s director Michele Ellis Pracy joins us on Valley Edition to talk about the …
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