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The tricolored blackbird, native almost exclusively to Central California, gained protection under the state’s Endangered Species Act in 2018. Since then, the most at-risk colonies have successfully been protected, thanks in large part to San Joaquin Valley dairies. Sporting distinctive red and white shoulder patches, tricolored blackbirds have a nasal …
Read More »Protecting The Valley’s Vulnerable Populations From COVID-19
COVID-19 is disproportionately hurting vulnerable communities like seniors, ag workers and the homeless. To learn about efforts to protect these at-risk populations, FM89’s Kathleen Schock spoke with Lisa Blecker, pesticide safety education program coordinator for the UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Laura Moreno, chair of the Fresno Madera …
Read More »Homeless man says Merced officer was protecting herself when she shot him
A 55-year-old man told investigators that the Merced police officer who shot him earlier this month was defending herself when he charged at her with a golf club, according to … Click to Continue »
Read More »San Luis National Wildlife Refuge celebrates 50 years of protecting wildlife and habitats
The San Luis National Wildlife Refuge celebrates 50th anniversary with a birding walk in Los Banos, Calif., on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. … Click to Continue »
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