Election season is in full swing and some of the nation’s most contested congressional races are taking place in the Central Valley. To learn more about how voters may decide come November 3rd, Valley Edition Host Kathleen Schock spoke with Mark Keppler, executive director of The Kenneth L. Maddy Institute, …
Read More »Disability Rights Advocate Brings Message Of Resilience To Fresno
On April 13th 1997, Jocelyn Dettloff’s life changed forever. On a camping trip in Sub-Saharan Africa, an accident left her paralyzed. It also put her life on a new path, inspiring others, as she describes in her book “It Rained in the Desert: One Woman’s Story of Spirit and Resilience” …
Read More »Merced residents have a message for the KKK
Advocates and residents in Merced rally together to send a clear message of unity and inclusion in the community on Sunday Aug. 20, 2017, while denouncing hatred, violence and racism. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced residents have a message for the KKK
Advocates and residents rallied together in support of unity and inclusion on Sunday afternoon, sending the message that hatred, violence and inequality aren’t welcome in the community. “We want to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Scientists send a message to Trump: Global warming is real
The following editorial appeared in the Los Angeles Times on Wednesday, Aug. 9: A draft federal report on climate change that went public Monday contains little in the way of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced launched her into the tech industry. Now she’s returning home with a message for graduates.
Lesley Slaton Brown has worked in the tech industry for 20 years, working all around the world and earning a top leadership role at HP, Inc. This weekend, she’s returning … Click to Continue »
Read More »Walnut industry spreads health message
The walnut industry reported on marketing efforts at a meeting in Modesto, California, on Thursday, March 2, 2017. (John Holland/jholland@modbee.com) … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sikh scholar’s message for interfaith event: Lose fear of ‘the alien’
Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh is first Sikh speaker at Interfaith Scholar Weekend First stop in Selma April 8, then Fresno April 9-10 The professor and author will talk at Sikh, Jewish and Christian places of worship … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced farmer sending message to lawmakers
A Merced farmer is struggling to keep his crops and cattle alive. A farmer went as far to bring a dead almond tree to show the impact the drought has had and how badly he needs new ways of getting water. "We’re in survival mode, that’s the bottom line," Dan …
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