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Fresno has a lot of things going for it - but residents also share the economic reality of living here.
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After a dean at Merced College was transferred to a new school within the campus and later announced a second move into a faculty position, college faculty and employees who lodged complaints against him question whether the move resolves their concerns. -
The college’s two ethnic studies professors resigned in late 2024. Though their reasons for leaving are not fully known, just a month before, they were among at least 10 employees who filed complaints against the dean, many of whom alleged workplace intimidation and discrimination. -
After a judge allowed Scrivner to enter into a mental health rehabilitation program following felony child abuse charges, his son and ex-wife spoke during a press conference to support a bill that would restrict which crimes would qualify for such programs. -
A new law, Proposition 50, reshaped California’s political boundaries. -
What would happen if mass immigration raids came to cities like Fresno? For many residents, waiting for an answer to that question has given way to confusion and social media vigilance.
How Merced College handled multiple complaints against one of its longest-serving deans – and the fallout it caused for students, faculty and staff.
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Godofredo A. Vásquez/APFacing pressure from the Trump administration, California tried to revoke more than 20,000 trucking licenses from certain immigrants, including many asylum seekers. In a tentative ruling, a Bay Area judge said these drivers should be able to keep their licenses, at least temporarily. -
Sutter HealthA new health clinic opened its doors in Merced County. Sutter Los Banos Rural Health Clinic East is part of efforts by the health company Sutter Health to expand its services to rural regions of the state. -
Joe Moore/KVPRResidents in Fresno share what makes living in Fresno fun and interesting – despite its challenges. -
Pablo Orihuela / FresnolandThe group of transportation and political consultants shared their “Fix Our Roads” plan this week that boosts allocations to major streets and highways as well as a flexible fund for local jurisdictions to use as they see fit while reducing funding to public transit below its current level.
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Many farmers have had to fallow land as a state law comes into effect limiting their access to water. There's now a push to develop some of that land … into solar farms.
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Moore was born into slavery in Alabama in 1812 and became one of the earliest successful farmers in Fresno County, arriving here in 1853. -
Several Central Valley Carnegie library buildings still remain, in cities like Clovis, Hanford, Exeter and Orosi. -
Back when Railroad Avenue was U.S. Route 99, downtown merchants funded the archway to help draw motorists to their businesses.
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