In many ways, climate change has already hit home here in the San Joaquin Valley—especially for the agricultural industry, which produces as much as a third of the nation’s vegetables and two-thirds of its fruits and nuts and brings in billions of dollars each year to the local economy. Already, …
Read More »Kids Discovery Station Brings New Learning Opportunities To Merced
A new children’s museum is opening to the public next month in Merced. It will be the first of its kind in the city’s history. To learn more about the Kids Discovery Station , Valley Edition Host Kathleen Schock spoke to one of its co-founders, UC Merced professor of applied …
Read More »Homeless Connect offers basic needs, big opportunities
Merced’s Homeless Connect event on Friday helped those in need put together some of the small pieces that are part of the larger puzzle in front of them. The event … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced slow to boost opportunities for budding entrepreneurs
As UC Merced continues to churn out Merced’s most educated workforce ever, by all accounts the city has yet to figure out how to persuade those bright minds to stay. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced youth programs offer summer learning opportunities
Many programs focus on STEM subjects Renewable Energy Learning Center offered at Stephen Leonard Park Spots still open for MCSD Summer Academy … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater-Merced Expressway Opens Up to Drivers, and Business Opportunities to City
A new bridge and freeway access in Atwater may open up the opportunity for growth in the city, at least that’s the hope for many in the community. On Wednesday morning, the Atwater-Merced Expressway made it’s debut. Now, drivers on northbound 99 can take the Atwater-Merced Expressway exit or continue …
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