The clock is ticking to redraw legislative boundaries following the 2020 census. This week California’s redistricting commission released a preliminary map of what the state’s congressional districts could look like. If finalized the new map could make it a lot more difficult for some incumbent representatives like Devin Nunes to …
Read More »As State Reopens, A Look Back At Loss, Adaptation, Resilience – Final COVID-19 Update For June 18
After 15 months of pandemic-related restrictions, California is back open for business. In downtown Clovis, reactions ranged from cautious optimism to elation. “I still think we should keep our precautions, just to be on the safe side,” says emergency room nurse Angelica Martinez. She’s grateful she hasn’t contracted COVID, but …
Read More »In The Studio: A Look At The New York Times’ 1619 Project
Earlier this month The New York Times Magazine marked the 400 th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans to the shores of Virginia with “The 1619 Project.” This collection of essays, photographs and poetry explores how slavery, and its aftermath, continue to shape the nation. Moderator Kathleen …
Read More »A Look Inside The 40-Page Nunes Mailer Targeting The Fresno Bee
A few weeks ago, you might have heard our interview with Vice News reporter Alexandra Jaffe about the ongoing contention between Tulare County Congressman Devin Nunes and The Fresno Bee . After The Bee published a handful of stories about Nunes’s investments and public image, he responded by calling the …
Read More »To Make Childbirth Safer, Look No Further Than Valley Hospitals
High-risk childbirths for celebrity mothers like tennis star Serena Williams and performer Beyonce are shining a light on a health story that’s historically flown under the radar: Childbirth is risky for women, particularly women of color. Williams, Beyonce and their babies all survived, but the U.S. does have the one …
Read More »Mud No More: In Kern County, Lamont Residents Look Forward To Sidewalk Project
On the outskirts of Kern County lies the community of Lamont. It is an unincorporated area 10 miles southeast of Bakersfield home to over 15,000 people. This corner of the county is made up of migrant farm workers, small business owners, and immigrant families, majority Hispanic. Despite this community’s rich …
Read More »An Empire From Wood: A Look At The Company That Harvests The Sierra
Archie “Red” Emmerson is not a household name in California, but perhaps he should be. He’s one of the most powerful forces in the Sierra, and one of the largest private landowners in the U.S. With his company Sierra Pacific Industries, he’s built a billion-dollar logging empire that has grown …
Read More »Fresno Residents West Of Highway 99 Look Forward To New Plan, Fewer Traffic Jams
Think for a moment about neighborhoods in Fresno. Maybe you thought of the Tower District, or Fig Garden? Or perhaps it was Woodward Park or Sunnyside. What about the area west of Highway 99, between Clinton, Herndon and Grantland Avenues. Today it’s a checkerboard mix of subdivisions, rural homes, and …
Read More »Look back at the Stephon Clark shooting protest that blocked off Golden 1 Center
Activists with Black Lives Matter and other groups blocked the entrance to Golden 1 Center during Thursday night’s Kings game to protest the shooting of Stephon Clark by Sacramento Police officers on Sunday. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Homicides climbed significantly in Merced County in 2017. Here’s a look at each case.
Deadly violence rose in 2017 in Merced County with 20 reported homicides countywide, more than double the number of slayings reported in 2016, but still significantly lower than the three … Click to Continue »
Read More »Smoking weed on New Year’s Eve? Merced police and CHP to look for impaired drivers
Law enforcement will be “out in force” through New Year’s day in an attempt to crackdown on impaired drivers, according to Merced police. Officers are stressing that a DUI can … Click to Continue »
Read More »Navy Veterans Look Beyond The Crews For Cause Of Collisions
The Navy is getting closer to releasing a review of two collisions that killed 17 sailors in the Pacific this summer. Human error has already been identified as part of the cause of the collisions. But even before the review is released, veterans who served in the Pacific say what …
Read More »Getting an up-close look at Castle Air Museum
Dozens of people made their way to Castle Air Museum’s annual Open Cockpit Day on Sunday Sept. 3, 2017 to look inside the planes. Also offered were helicopter rides, kids activities, firefighter and law enforcement exhibits. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »
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