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Yosemite National Park will celebrate National Park Week, Earth Day, and National Junior Ranger Day from Saturday, April 18, through Sunday, April 26, 2015. In conjunction with the Centennial celebration of the NPS, Yosemite invites visitors to Find Your Park, and join us in Yosemite for National Park Week. Special …

Yosemite National Park, April 1, 2019 – Yosemite Conservancy is providing $ 15.3 million in support to Yosemite National Park to protect the rare Sierra Nevada red fox, revitalize wetlands and fund volunteer programs, among nearly 50 programs and grants it is backing in 2019. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-conservancy-provides-15-3-million-in-support-to-yosemite-national-park-for-priority-projects-and-programs.htm

NatureBridge is seeking participants for its Summer Backpacking programs in Yosemite and Olympic National Parks. Enrollment is open for students entering 7th-12th grade. Each summer, NatureBridge—the largest nonprofit educational partner of the National Park Service—leads one- and two-week environmental science programs through some of the United States’ most beautiful protected …

In early April, Monterey County and a group of community organizations held a COVID-19 vaccine clinic in a school gym in the rural city of Soledad. In a promotional video produced about the event, locals shared what brought them out to get their vaccinations. “I did it to protect my …

The San Joaquin Valley will soon have fewer training opportunities for doctors; one of Kern Medical’s residency programs is losing its accreditation. Kern Medical CEO Russell Judd says he doesn’t yet know why the hospital’s residency program in surgery will need to shut down. “We’re very disappointed by this,” Judd …

Hundreds of students throughout the Merced City School District stay on campus after the final bell to participate in extended-day programs. For some, it’s a chance to get extra help … Click to Continue »

Mariposa County has embarked upon a program to address critical housing issues in the County. This brief 5 question survey will help us identify the priorities for the County’s housing plan:

The Trump administration is announcing sharp cuts in programs promoting health care enrollment under the Affordable Care Act for next year and while it may hamper access to some important … Click to Continue »

As we reported earlier this summer, the Fresno area could soon be home to two medical schools. While that may seem like a great opportunity for creating home-grown doctors, research suggests local residencies and fellowships could be more important for keeping doctors here. But the Valley lags behind the state …

Dread has built for months as state offices, government workers and community agencies reliant on state money await revenue numbers that could trigger severe budget cuts. Bad news has yet … Click to Continue »

After 13 years in school, seniors graduating from Merced High School are starting to see the benefits of their long hours of studying and homework. “The payoff is here,” Principal … Click to Continue »

UC Merced’s graduate programs climbed the U.S. News & World Report’s newest rankings of Best Graduate Schools, an indication the university is gaining prestige, according to school leaders. The report … Click to Continue »

Chukchansi tribal officials intend to move their headquarters to Oakhurst from the site in northwest Fresno. The tribe moved to Fresno when it broke into factions and groups separated into … Click to Continue »