After many weeks of holding steady, COVID-19 cases are once again on the rise, not just in other parts of the country, but also statewide and here in the Valley. Daily new cases are at the highest they’ve been since early September, case rates and positivity rates are increasing, and …
Read More »Some Rural Fresno County Towns Have A Local Newspaper, But They’re Still News Deserts
In small towns, news travels fast. But it’s usually based on word of mouth, not verifiable facts. More and more rural places in the San Joaquin Valley are becoming news deserts — even the local newspapers are mostly ads and press releases.We traveled to western Fresno County to find out …
Read More »Local Ghost Town’s Past on Display in New Collaborative Exhibit
Driving past Merced Falls on the way to Lake McClure doesn’t usually inspire thoughts of a bustling mini-metropolis with its own movie theater. But a new exhibit opening at the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced-area ghost towns, old roads on display
Merced County Courthouse Museum opens new exhibit Thursday It combines traditional maps and Google Maps The exhibit will be on display through Oct. 2 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Valley towns fall short of water conservation in warmer, drier February
Water suppliers allowed to reduce conservation standards Suppliers can cite population growth, local climate California saved 23.9 percent for the nine-month period ending in February … Click to Continue »
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