The clock is ticking for CARES Act grants, which are set to run out at the end of the month. In Fresno, these funds helped to finance the COVID-19 Equity Project, a network of community based organizations providing COVID assistance to vulnerable communities. To find out what will happen to …
Read More »Scarcity Of Immigration Services In Tulare County Means Some People Get The Wrong Type Of Help
Immigration lawyers in the San Joaquin Valley say they’re overwhelmed with their caseloads and it’s particularly pointed in Tulare County where the demand for services is growing. Although it’s hard to calculate the exact number of people looking for immigration attorneys, many people in the field say it’s significantly high. …
Read More »Do You Miss The Ahwahnee And Camp Curry? A Settled Lawsuit Means Those Names Are Back
Iconic names such as the Ahwahnee Hotel and Badger Pass are returning to Yosemite National Park signaling the end of a lengthy lawsuit over the park’s trademark names. The lawsuit was filed back in 2016 by the park’s former concessionaire Delaware North claiming it owned the rights to trademark names …
Read More »Clovis Veteran Helen James Says Military Transgender Ban Means ‘Going Backwards’
Last week, the Supreme Court took a step toward allowing President Donald Trump to ban transgender troops from serving in the military. Trump originally tweeted this policy back in July of 2017, but federal courts stopped the ban in early 2018. With the recent Supreme Court ruling to put lower …
Read More »For Thanksgiving Hosts, Carrying On Family Traditions Means More Than Just Turkey
We’re going to hear from a few San Joaquin Valley residents about how they celebrate Thanksgiving. Like most families, it’s a time for them to gather, cook, and the menu usually includes the expected turkey and mashed potatoes. But they also incorporate other cultures into their gatherings. You can hear …
Read More »For Thanksgiving Hosts, Carrying On Family Traditions Means More Than Just Turkey
We’re going to hear from a few San Joaquin Valley residents about how they celebrate Thanksgiving. Like most families, it’s a time for them to gather, cook, and the menu usually includes the expected turkey and mashed potatoes. But they also incorporate other cultures into their gatherings. You can hear …
Read More »Global travel may be good for the soul, but its huge carbon footprint means it’s bad for the planet
The people of Earth are traveling more often and farther than they ever have before, and it’s taking a toll on the environment. For the first time, researchers have measured … Click to Continue »
Read More »Editorial: Trump’s EPA rollbacks to dirtier cars means dirtier air to breathe
President Donald Trump’s ill-advised rollback of tailpipe emissions standards will choke progress toward cleaning the air and cutting the costs to drive a car or truck. The Environmental Protection Agency … Click to Continue »
Read More »Warmer weather means higher rates of ozone pollution in Central Valley
The warmer the weather becomes, the more aware Valley residents should be of ozone pollution, the dominant pollutant in the summertime that can damage lung tissue, said officials from the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Groups Complain Video Visitation In Jail Often Means End To In-Person Visits
Technology like Facetime and Skype has made talking face-to-face over long distances as easy as opening an app. Now even jails are offering video calls to connect inmates and their families. But some civil liberties groups say the new technology shouldn’t replace in-person visits. Before this year, if you wanted …
Read More »For some, Christmas means going to a church service
For Annie Sofranek, being with her two daughters and husband on Christmas is what she enjoys about the holidays. “Christmas means family pretty much,” she said. “It’s to celebrate the … Click to Continue »
Read More »October means fall and fall means flu season
The start of October means more than scary movie marathons and pumpkin-flavored treats, it marks the beginning of flu season. Starting Tuesday, the Merced County Department of Public Health opened … Click to Continue »
Read More »Back to school means spikes in ozone pollutants, experts say
School started this week for most Merced schools, which for parents and guardians means long lines of cars and waiting during drop-offs and pick-ups from school. The San Joaquin Valley … Click to Continue »
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