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Two men remain hospitalized following Sunday night’s mass shooting at a party in Southeast Fresno that killed four. Seven men were rushed to area hospitals. One was admitted to Saint Agnes Medical Center in North Fresno and the rest were treated at Community Regional Medical Center downtown. That hospital’s Level-1 …
Read More »Emotional Support May Help Reduce Health Disparities, Says Study Of Valley Cancer Survivors
Edelmira and Juan Ramos were teenagers when they met in the early 1970s. Juan was visiting his grandmother in Mexicali, Mexico, when he noticed Edelmira living across the street. He spoke only English, she only Spanish, and yet they both felt a spark. “My eyesight just…I liked what I saw,” …
Read More »Asylum Seekers, Violence Survivors And ICE Agents: The Local Effects of Recent Immigration Policies
Ever since President Trump came into office, we at Valley Public Radio have been reporting on his administration’s changes to federal immigration policy—like its so-called “zero tolerance policy” of prosecuting asylum applicants as well as rollbacks on temporary protected status from certain countries—and their consequences on San Joaquin Valley residents …
Read More »For Valley Fever Survivors, A Growing Need: Wigs
In a small boutique in downtown Bakersfield, Brenda Blanton donned a styling gown and settled into a salon chair facing a mirror. Shop owner Kelly Giblin approached, not carrying scissors or a curling iron, but a small hairpiece resembling a dirty blonde bob with dark roots. “This is an amazing …
Read More »Scientists search for survivors after the Thomas fire scorches a condor sanctuary
FILLMORE, Calif. – Pushed by instinct and age, a fledgling California condor had been expected to step to the edge of its cliff-side cave sometime in December and make its … Click to Continue »
Read More »Relay For Life survivors reflect on support
Genevieve Dunlap remembers how the Merced Relay For Life event helped her and her family through the difficult times following her husband’s death from liver cancer three years ago. “It … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ coming to Merced to support survivors of violence
A critically acclaimed play coming to Merced this weekend will give patrons a chance to enjoy a performance while also helping support survivors of human trafficking and domestic or sexual … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sexual assault kits for survivors available because of community help
A joint effort by the Merced Police Department and the Valley Crisis Center aims to provide some comfort to victims of sexual assault. Many people don’t know that investigating a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Donations sought to help leukemia, lymphoma research and survivors
Fundraiser for cancer research needed by May 20 $ 1,200 needed to reach minimum goal Individual who donates the most will be able to shave two heads for wig donations … Click to Continue »
Read More »Walkers aim to support cancer survivors in 24-hour Relay For Life
More than 700 people hope to raise $ 100,000 for cancer survivor services in Merced Free event will feature activities from Saturday morning until Sunday at Merced College football field … Click to Continue »
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