US Park Rangers of Yosemite National Park and Special Agents with the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch (ISB) are investigating a sexual assault that occurred in April 2020 within the park. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/isb-yose-rfi-03232021.htm
Read More »In A Woodlake Garden, A Trail Of Lights Honors The Victims Of COVID-19
Last November, we brought you the story of Manuel and Olga Jimenez . They’re a Woodlake couple who created a mile-long community botanical garden in their town to inspire and teach kids. Hundreds of young people have volunteered at the Bravo Lake Botanical Garden since it was started 17 years …
Read More »‘The Nicest Person That I Have Known’ – Shooting Victim’s Family Asserts No Gang Ties
One of the men killed in Sunday’s mass shooting in Southeast Fresno was a young musician named Xy Lee, who had tens of thousands of Youtube followers. Despite implications from the Fresno Police Department that the shooting could have been gang-related, Lee’s family asserts he was no gang member . …
Read More »Want To Help The Families Of Shooting Victims? City Councilmembers Launch A GoFundMe
Three Fresno City Councilmembers have launched a fundraising campaign for the families of the victims of Sunday’s mass shooting in Southeast Fresno. The funds will go toward medical care and funeral costs for the four victims and six survivors of the tragedy, when one or two gunmen opened fire at …
Read More »Following Horrific Tragedies, New Hotline Supports Victims Within Bakersfield’s Sikh Community
It can be a challenge for anyone dealing with family violence or substance abuse to access the resources they need, but imagine what it’s like for new immigrants to the United States. Advocates in Kern County are working to address these issues specifically in the Sikh community by providing a …
Read More »Victims of Merced fatal head-on crash identified, authorities say
Authorities have identified the man and woman killed Sunday when a car and a van collided head-on south of Merced on Highway 59. A 31-year-old El Nido man driving a … Click to Continue »
Read More »70 Years After Fatal Plane Crash, A New Novel Tells The Victims’ Stories
Five years ago, Valley Public Radio brought you the story of one man’s search for names that it seemed had been lost to history. Fresno author Tim Z. Hernandez was searching for the families of the 28 passengers who died in a plane crash in western Fresno County in 1948. …
Read More »‘The system is broke.’ Decorated teacher says Merced Union fails to protect victims
A highly decorated veteran teacher blasted Merced Union School District officials Wednesday in a fiery public speech, saying when she asked an administrator for protection from a coworker she was … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced has seen its share of deadly violence. This ceremony honors those victims
The slaying of Raymond Serna Sevilla more than three years ago still invokes pain for his older sister and niece. Both walked up to the microphone Tuesday afternoon at the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s how you can help Los Banos fire fighters ‘Fill the Boot’ for burn victims
The Los Banos Fire Department and Merced County Cal Fire will be on the corner of Mercy Springs and Pacheco Boulevard in Los Banos on March 23 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. for their annual Fill the Boot fundraiser that goes toward helping burn victims. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to …
Read More »He robbed two Los Banos homes and threatened to kill the victims, police say
A 36-year-old man from Los Banos was arrested after allegedly robbing two houses and assaulting at least one person, the Los Banos Police Department reported on Thursday. At about 5:28 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Candlelight vigil held for shooting victims in Planada
Community members gather for a candlelight vigil and town walk at Houlihan Park in Planada, Calif., on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. The vigil was organized by Le Grand High School students after three men were shot in front of a food truck at the intersection of Highway 140 and North …
Read More »Larry Nassar nearly attacked in court room by father of three victims, video shows
A father of three victims of Larry Nassar tried to attack the disgraced former sports doctor Friday during a court hearing in Michigan. After two of his daughters spoke, the … Click to Continue »
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