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More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, many basic questions about the virus have been answered, including how it spreads, how it responds to treatment, and how it affects the body. But even those lessons learned apply mostly to generally healthy people and those with the most common pre-existing …
Read More »Journalist Farai Chideya Puts Women Of Color Center Stage In The Podcast ‘Our Body Politic’
Journalist and author Farai Chideya spoke with Valley Edition Host Kathleen Schock about her new podcast, “Our Body Politic,” which explores how women of color experience and shape politics. Chideya, who has covered every presidental election since 1996, also shares her thoughts on the 2020 election, political division in America, …
Read More »PG&E Bankruptcy Puts California Renewable Energy Goals At Risk
Pacific Gas and Electric, the primary utility provider in the Central Valley, filed for bankruptcy last month leaving questions about what this means for California’s renewable energy industry. Many renewable energy companies contract with PG&E, but as the company’s assets are examined, those contracts could be changed. This could also …
Read More »Fresno City Council Puts Pot Tax Before Voters
The Fresno City Council voted 5-1 today to put a tax on marijuana dispensaries and related business before voters this November. The tax proposal comes at the same time that the city is studying a change to zoning laws to allow a limited number of medical marijuana dispensaries to operate …
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 »Pit bull bite puts Madera sheriff’s deputy in the hospital
A Madera County sheriff’s deputy was injured Thursday after a pit bull attacked him during a follow-up investigation, a spokesman said. Commander Bill Ward said the dog may have broken … Click to Continue »
Read More »Climate denial puts infrastructure at risk
Next week is Infrastructure Week in the United States, and much about President Donald Trump’s $ 1 trillion plan to rebuild crumbling roads, bridges and water mains remains uncertain. But one … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced puts ‘fairness’ policy on hold
The Merced City Council put a hold on a policy meant to create a level playing field during competitive bidding on city contracts, according to its supporters, after business advocates … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater janitor puts out arson fire, captures suspect
A seemingly unlikely hero emerged Tuesday morning in Atwater when he quickly extinguished an arson fire burning at City Hall, then chased the suspect for half a mile and detained him for police. Rob Parsons/rparsons@mercedsunstar.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »Team planning Modesto park puts a price on Awesome: $2.5 million
Children could be enjoying The Awesome Spot playground at Beyer Community Park in north Modesto by 2018. But before the play comes the work of raising the money to build … Click to Continue »
Read More »Save Mart puts energy drink 51FIFTY back on its shelves
The drink was removed over concerns about the name Mental health advocates said the name was offensive 51FIFTY created campaign to raise awareness over mental illness … Click to Continue »
Read More »BBQ Battle: Bailey’s Bites puts two grills up against each other
Two grills compete for one worthy cause. Find out how you can help a Selma soccer team get to England, just by eating good food.
Read More »Drought Puts Drip Irrigation in High Demand
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