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Read More »LGBTQ+ Leaders In The Valley Discuss Pride Month And The Impact Of The Pandemic
As communities in the San Joaquin Valley grapple over the recognition of Pride Month, Valley Edition Host Kathleen Schock got reactions from local leaders in the LGBTQ+ community. She spoke with Estevan Parra, coordinator of LGBTQ+ and gender programs and services at Fresno State, Kathleen Arambula-Reyna, festival director and board …
Read More »Fresno Agencies Team Up For Human Trafficking Awareness Month
California is one of the nation’s top states for human trafficking, a complex crime that is difficult to combat. But in the Central Valley, nonprofits are working with law enforcement to tackle the issue from multiple perspectives. Valley Public Radio’s Kathleen Schock spoke with Sarah Johnson from the Fresno Economic …
Read More »He’s in prison on multiple charges. And he’s Merced College’s student of the month
Fourth grade was the last year Benito Gutierrez finished a full year of school. He got his GED diploma while in juvenile hall and has never tried to peruse an … Click to Continue »
Read More »This is the first inmate to be awarded Student of the Month at Merced College
Benito Gutierrez, 41, giving a speech during a graduation ceremony at Valley State Prison in Chowchilla on Wednesday Nov. 1, 2017. He was the first inmate to be awarded Student of the Month in October at Merced College since inmates could take classes. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »Applebee’s puts focus on ‘bar’ with a Dollarita deal all month
Applebee’s is putting its money where its mouth is. The restaurant chain, which calls itself the “Neighborhood Grill + Bar,” is offering $ 1 margaritas through October, which is Applebee’s Neighborhood … Click to Continue »
Read More »Bike safety awareness is focus in Merced during National Bike Month
For the month of May, Merced cyclists are encouraging the community to ride their bike to work or school and go for a group bike ride during the nationally recognized … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced High teacher accused of sex with student due in court next month
A Merced High School teacher who is accused of having sex with a student made a brief appearance in Merced County Superior Court on Friday for a preliminary hearing. Blia … Click to Continue »
Read More »Livingston leaders plan to pick new city seal later this month
Livingston’s leaders expect to adopt a new city seal at their next meeting later this month, an attempt to rebrand the city and appeal to tourists. The council decided Tuesday … Click to Continue »
Read More »Black History Month program and honoree set for Atwater event
An Atwater tradition that celebrates Black History Month reaches its eighth anniversary Sunday. Liberty Fellowship’s program is at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Atwater church, 1900 Shaffer Road. The day’s … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced SPCA set to close at the end of the month, officials confirm
Citing a lack of funding and volunteer support, the Merced Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will close its doors at the end of this month, according to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Coroner searching for family of Modesto woman who died last month
The Stanislaus County Coroner’s Office is looking for the family of a woman who died at Modesto Post Acute Center last month. Irmgard Miller, 83, died on Dec. 22. Family … Click to Continue »
Read More »Trial set next month in case of man accused of killing ex-cellmate
A January jury trial has been set for a 37-year-old Atwater man accused of gunning down his former cellmate last year outside a city park. David J. Lastra has pleaded … Click to Continue »
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