It’s hard enough for seasoned teachers to transition from in-person classes to online learning. But what about teachers who are just starting out? Oscar Andrade falls under that category. The second year educator left his classroom at Centennial Elementary School in March, and was allowed to return in early August …
Read More »To Help Those Experiencing Homelessness, Tulare Street Medicine Team Starts With Health
People experiencing homelessness often rely on the hospital emergency room for medical care. In Porterville, Vera Miles has done it multiple times. She’s lived under the trees along the Tule River in Porterville for five years. The 60-year old shares the space with her partner. She says she isn’t worried …
Read More »As Merced County temperatures continue to heat up, unhealthy air starts to spike
Temperatures in Merced County will be in the upper 90s until hitting low triple-digits in the middle of the week, forecasters report. The warmer weather also has potential to bring … Click to Continue »
Read More »Family of six driven from Merced home after fire starts in garage
A Merced family of six was displaced Wednesday night when the fire that started in their garage started to spread into the home, according to fire officials. The fire was … Click to Continue »
Read More »Tuolumne stays mostly within banks as rain starts up again
The Tuolumne River continued to stay mostly within its banks as rain started up yet again Sunday afternoon, but it did enter a homeless camp and other land near Hughson. … Click to Continue »
Read More »New Lutheran pastor starts services this weekend
After a year and a half of searching for a permanent pastor, St. Paul Lutheran Church and School goers will attend the first Mass with their new pastor on Sunday … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater starts thinking about districts
Seeing a trend of cities in the region going to districts for local elections, the Atwater City Council decided this week to look into the process. The city of about … Click to Continue »
Read More »Flu season starts in October; flu shots available now
With flu season approaching in October, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention advises residents to receive the influenza vaccine as soon as it’s offered in their area. For Merced … Click to Continue »
Read More »Saturday in Yosemite: Obama starts day with a workout
Developing timeline of first family’s visit to Yosemite National Park President will speak Saturday about national parks’ anniversary Michelle Obama plans to ‘hike all over the park as much as we can’ … Click to Continue »
Read More »Modesto City Council starts discussion on X-Fest’s future
Annual music festival draws thousands to downtown, boosts sales for restaurants, bars But some restaurants and businesses hurt, close during one-day event Police concerned about crime, ability to provide adequate security … Click to Continue »
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