Federally threatened California red-legged frogs are showing signs of a return to Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park after a 50-year absence following their reintroduction as part of a collaborative effort by the National Park Service, Yosemite Conservancy, the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, California …
Read More »Making A Decision About College When You Can’t Even Visit The Campus
May 1 is College Signing Day for many students, although some universities have extended their deadlines. Valley Public Radio’s news director Alice Daniel spoke with three seniors from the farming town of Woodlake about what it’s like to make such an important decision during a pandemic. Selina Lopez-Curiel, Rogelio Chavez …
Read More »In The Studio: Making College Work After Foster Care
Many students struggle to transition from high school to college, but that challenge is intensified for students coming out of the foster care system. At UC Merced, the Guardian Scholars program provides resources for these students that allow them to reach graduation at rates approaching the general student body. FM89’s …
Read More »A Decade In The Making – How Social Justice Groups Are Shaking Up Civic Engagement In Fresno
Step inside the Fresno City Council Chambers and you’ll likely find residents making public comments, rallying around issues of housing and health. In some cases, these residents are persuading council members to change their minds about projects and policies. One possible reason for the boost in civic engagement? Social justice …
Read More »‘A Coen Brothers Movie In The Making’ – Inside A Failed Attempt At Election Meddling In Tulare
When Tulare Regional Medical Center reopened its doors back in October, it was a new beginning . The embattled hospital had been closed for a year after its previous owner had bungled its finances so badly —and suspiciously—that declaring bankruptcy became the only way to start over . But there’s …
Read More »Fresno Has The State’s Largest Hmong Population. This Group Is Making Sure Their Voices Are Heard
To get the “I Voted” sticker, you have to understand how the voting process works. And for some refugees in the Valley, it can seem really complicated. Take the Hmong community: Many of the elders fought for the U.S. in the CIA’s secret war in Laos. When they resettled in …
Read More »Merced College student arrested for making terrorist threats, police say
A Merced College student was arrested during the weekend for making unspecified threats on social media, according to campus police. Freddy Matzuy, 34, of Merced was found at his home … Click to Continue »
Read More »The plan to offer Starbucks coffee in Yosemite is making some people jittery.
Fairly soon you will be able to enjoy viewing the majesty of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park while also sipping on your favorite Starbucks drink. But not everyone thinks … Click to Continue »
Read More »This heatwave is making people sick. Emergency calls on the rise in Merced
Temperatures in the Central Valley consistently hit triple-digits, Merced fire fighters have seen an increase in calls for heat-related illnesses and fires, officials said. Lately, the Merced Fire Department has … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater High School valedictorian graduates making history and overcoming adversity
After battling with an autoimmune disease and juvenile arthritis for most of her teen years, an 18-year-old Atwater High School student is graduating top of her class and moving on to UCLA in the fall. mvelez@mercedsun-star … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater High School valedictorian graduates making history and overcoming adversity
An Atwater High School student struggled for many years with an autoimmune disease and juvenile arthritis. She went through three major surgeries during high school and said, at times, she … Click to Continue »
Read More »Updated voting results show Merced County challengers making gains
Espinoza and Lor widened their leads over Board of Supervisors incumbents Lor expected to face Walsh in November run-off More than 3,000 ballots across Merced County remain untallied … Click to Continue »
Read More »UPDATE: Early results show Merced County challengers making strong runs
Early ballots showed Rodrigo Espinoza ahead of incumbent Supervisor John Pedrozo District 2 Supervisor Hub Walsh likely to face run-off in November Early ballots in District 4 race led by Lloyd Pareira and Rich Ford … Click to Continue »
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