The soft chatter in the waiting room at the Yarra Law Group offices in Fresno are muffled by a Food Network show playing on TV. Receptionist tap their keyboards and answer phone calls. A 23-year-old woman from El Salvador, who we’ll call Ana, is among the dozen people in the …
Read More »Merced County almond farmers face uncertain season with wet weather, unlimited surface water
Between the weather and the prospect of having unlimited irrigation water, Merced County farmers and agriculture experts aren’t sure what to expect from this year’s almond crop. “It’s a little … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos school charter renewal faces uncertain future
The future of Green Valley Charter School rests on whether the Los Banos Unified School District board believes the charter is succeeding despite a push to close the school by … Click to Continue »
Read More »Rescue mission to stop serving meals; future is uncertain
A sign posted near the front door of the Merced County Rescue Mission has sparked concerns that the facility, which provides food and shelter to the needy, would cease to … Click to Continue »
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