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Merced City School District's board unanimously approved the hiring of Julianna Stocking as superintendent after a year-long search.
New Merced CA City Schools superintendent approved. Julianna Stocking hired from Tracy Unified to lead county's largest school district
One of the most stunning new pieces of evidence is a string of 12 emails from Merced County staff that went ignored by the state for more than four months before last year’s floods.
Suit alleges Merced CA tried to get state permission to clear creeks. Evidence stacking up in lawsuit over devastating floods
John Aguirre, CEO of CalPride, recalled feeling alone, growing up as a "farmworker's kid" in the Central Valley. "A lot of folks still feel that way today. I don’t want them to feel alone. I want them to see we are everywhere."
CalPride offers free public services to the LGBTQ+ community across Merced, Stanislaus, Madera and Mariposa counties, among others. For more information, read this story by CVJC reporter Marijke Rowland.
CalPride: Central Valley CA LGBTQ+ organization relaunches with a new name. Explore their mission to unite and reach out to the community.
Like many other migrant women and men, Alfonso Lopez is part of the Valley's informal economy of street vendors, making a living by providing beloved treats to the community.
At times the job can even be dangerous, as some Valley vendors are targets of robbery and acts of violence.
Story by The Merced FOCUS bilingual communities reporter Christian De Jesus Betancourt.
Life and times of Central Valley CA street vendor. Learn about Alfonso Lopez, who works in Merced, California
Year after year, it seems there is no end to the rising cost of rent in Merced.
Merced CA rental costs continue to rise consistently. Find out the reasons behind the increase how it compares to other California communities
Breaking news -- The Merced Mall has a new owner.
Merced Mall CA under new ownership. Find out about the sale and what comes next for the mall, which opened in 1969
The election of Mexico's first woman president resonates with many San Joaquin Valley residents who maintain strong economic and familial bonds with Mexico.
Valley leaders reflect on Mexico first woman president.s. Discover importance of Claudia Sheinbaum milestone for women's empowerment
“What is happening in Merced is a crime against students,” said one of the consultants behind the report.
Critical report details Merced City Schools issues the next superintendent might face
The Merced City School District’s governing board has selected a candidate with Valley roots to lead the county's largest school district.
Merced CA superintendent finalist announced. Tracy Unified administrator top candidate for county's largest school district
UC Regents and pro-Palestine student protestors meet in sometimes tense discussion at encampment.
Some UC Regents sit down with pro-Palestinian protesters. Find out how University of California leeaders responded to their demands
According to a Merced police report, Councilmember Perez allegedly made threats to a witness in the criminal case of her son, who is accused of sexually abusing multiple children.
Alleged threats by Merced CA councilmember stirs concerns. Learn about what Councilmember Bertha Perez allegedly said to a witness in a case
The Pro-Palestine encampment at UC Merced grew to more than 100 this week as tensions rise at the board of regents meeting.
Pro-Palestine protestors escorted out of UC Regents meeting at UC Merced. Learn about their demands concerning the war in the Gaza Strip
Have you struggled to find a therapist who understands you? A new holistic BIPOC-focused counseling service has opened to serve the Valley.
A new holistic BIPOC-focused therapy service has opened in Stockton aimed at improving Central Valley mental health.
Live Updates from the University of California Board of Regents meeting at UC Merced.
Regents set to meet at UC Merced campus. Sheriff closes nearby Lake Yosemite in preparation, as a small group of protestors gather on campus
Lucky sky watchers were able to catch a rare glimpse of the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, over the Central Valley this past weekend.
Northern Lights entertains Central Valley sky gazers in California. Find out more about the aurora borealis
“There’s virtually no corner of the campus that doesn’t bear his influence and his fingerprints and his wisdom,” UC Merced Chancellor Juan Sanchez Munoz said.
Longtime UC Merced leader Charles Nies bids Bobcats adieu in commencement speech. Learn about his contributions to the university
One of Merced County's brightest word wizards is headed to D.C.
Merced, CA students competing in Scripps National Spelling Bee. Get to know Rishabh Saha, an eighth grader from Merced CA
One of the commencement speakers at UC Merced had a special message for 2024 graduates.
UC Merced CA 2024 commencement honors achievements of over 1,300 graduates. Keynote speaker was Castulo de la Rocha AltaMed Health Services
The new IMAX theater in downtown Merced will be ready just in time for residents to find a cool place to escape the summer heat.
Construction begins on new Merced IMAX movie theater. Here's when it will open and what audiences can expect
In addition to two fire stations being closed, other stations will be merged, decreasing the number of Cal Fire stations from 19 to 15.
Merced County votes to close two fire stations as 'hard times' loom. The Board of Supervisors voted to go from 19 to 15 full-time stations
Many Merced County employees say they are taking extreme measures to keep up with the ballooning costs of their health insurance premiums.
Merced County employees struggle as healthcare skyrockets. Some workers say they need overtime just to make ends meet
The rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the hundreds who attended this year's Lao New Year celebration in downtown Merced.
Merced turns out to celebrate Lao New Year in downtown despite rain. Learn about the culture and festive traditions
Warm weather means a return of the vibrant Mercado Night Market in downtown Merced.
Experience the vibrant celebration at Mercado Night Market in downtown Merced CA. Explore Mexican heritage items, art, and delicious treats.
It was a capacity crowd Thursday evening, as Merced residents turned out to learn more about the California High Speed Rail station proposed for their city.
Get insights into the design of Merced's High Speed Rail station. Find out about the location and connections to other rail services.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and there are many events scheduled in Merced, Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties.
Access mental health resources and support in the San Joaquin Valley. Learn about events happening during Mental Health Awareness Month.
A kaleidoscope of color, sound and cultural heritage will converge Saturday in downtown Merced as the community gathers to celebrate the 6th annual Downtown Lao New Year Celebration.
Celebrate the Lao New Year in Merced. Discover the vibrant colors, sounds, and cultural heritage of this annual event.
Some students at UC Merced are joining protestors nationwide in demanding universities to divest from companies that support Israel in the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.
Some UC Merced students are standing with nationwide Gaza protests. Learn about their letter-writing campaign
Former Merced College District president Ben Duran explained how as a child, his parents instilled an emphasis on education. That positive impression led to incredible achievements.
Ben Duran, former Merced College President and wife RoseMary Parga Duran honored as important Valley education leaders
While Bakersfield, Visalia and Fresno had the very worst air, Merced still received a failing grade.
Explore the concerning air pollution levels in the San Joaquin Valley. Learn about the impact on residents and the urgent need for action.
Planada residents who have yet to apply for flood assistance from Merced County’s winter storm relief fund have a little more time.
Planada residents have more time to apply for flood assistance. Learn how to apply and where to submit verification paperwork before May 1.
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