Just off Highway 99, halfway between Fresno and Bakersfield, lies the small community of Goshen. It’s mostly known for its ethanol plant, but among the warehouses and agricultural supply stores that line its commercial streets, there’s a jewel of a joint whose popularity goes well beyond even state lines: a …
Read More »Merced DACA recipient explains why locals rallied against Trump
Blanca Ojeda talks about President Donald Trump’s decision to phase out the Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals program, and what she felt when she heard the news Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2017. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Wildflower Day reveals Pacheco State Park’s hidden plants to locals
Residents tall and small got a taste of the more than 525 different plant species Saturday at Pacheco State Park during its 14th annual Wildflower Day. Groups of about 20 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Citizens’ academy gives locals a chance to experience Merced police training
The Merced Police Department has begun it’s newest session of the Citizens Police Academy, a chance to experience parts of the same training that police officers go through and learn … Click to Continue »
Read More »Starbucks helping locals stay warm, and it’s not because of the lattes
Starbucks employees at the Olive Avenue location in Merced wanted to do something this holiday season to help the community. On Saturday they will be outside the store starting at … Click to Continue »
Read More »Locals Refuse to Let the Triple-Digit Heat Ruin Their Weekend
Triple-digit heat hit the Central Valley this weekend, forcing people to figure out ways to stay cool. A lot of folks tried their best to stay inside with air-conditioning, and if you were outside, you were probably ducking for the shade. Andrew Camacho and his uncle Roy Quijano pushed …
Read More »Reverse 911: Madera County Urges Locals to Sign Up
With a hot dry summer ahead, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging residents to sign up for the county’s reverse 911 system, “MCAlert.” Residents and officers in town for last year’s devastating fires say, the free system could save lives. To register: —> http://mcalert.org/
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