So far in 2020, thousands of wildfires have torched a record-setting 3.2 million acres in California. If that makes this wildfire season unprecedented, here and throughout the West Coast, so is our region’s resulting smog. In a press conference on Monday, Valley air officials said: Don’t expect the air to …
Read More »A Fresno Crowd Of 3,000 Protests Peacefully In Solidarity with George Floyd, Black Lives Matter
More than 3,000 people gathered in downtown Fresno Sunday to protest the murder of George Floyd and other black lives lost to police violence. The Fresno State NAACP and other black organizations in Fresno organized the peaceful protest which started in front of City Hall and lasted for about three …
Read More »Study: When It Comes To Health, Your Neighborhood’s Poverty May Matter More Than Your Own
Scientific research has demonstrated that, in general, the richer a person is, the healthier he or she is likely to be. Likewise, those with private insurance tend to be healthier than those on Medi-Cal. A new study, however, suggests neighborhood-level poverty may be even more important. If you’re a child …
Read More »Merced Raiders fans will buy Silver & Black no matter where the team calls home
Employees with the sports apparel store in the Merced Mall said the Raiders’ move from Oakland to Las Vegas won’t matter to fans who buy Oakland Raiders merchandise. “Raiders fans … Click to Continue »
Read More »A teacher wore a Black Lives Matter pin to class. Now, he is banned from this Clovis school
David Roberts, a 75-year-old substitute teacher, went to work last month at Clovis West High wearing a Black Lives Matter button on his shirt pocket. A day later, he was … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County group reminds families that All Dads Matter
County program organizes free reptile show at Applegate Park Organizers say simply spending time together helps kids reach success All Dads Matter provides workshops, activities year-round … Click to Continue »
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