About the Collaborative:
The Central Valley News Collaborative was announced in late 2020 and began its work in 2021 with the Collaborative's reporters shining a light on how the Central Valley’s communities of color have been disproportionately impacted, physically and financially, by COVID-19. The Collaborative is now exploring other issues facing the region's Latino communities, from climate change to agriculture. The Collaborative is supported by the Central Valley Journalism Collaborative with technology and training support by Microsoft Corp.
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The cities of Woodlake, Lindsay and Visalia in Tulare County declared a state of emergency in response to the flooding caused by the winter storms.
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Two years after the murder of a street vendor, the city of Fresno is boosting safety and security among that community.
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Nearly two months after flood waters overtook a tiny community in Merced County, housing remains uncertain.
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The closure of Madera Community Hospital left thousands of people without access to regular checkups, emergency services and specialized care.
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After the flooding endured by a Merced County community at the start of the year, recovery efforts continue. But residents in Planada weren’t always informed on the unfolding disaster.
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The largest Catholic parish church in North America is now open in California's Central Valley. St. Charles Borromeo church in Visalia is expected to serve thousands of faithful Catholics each week.
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Local judges voted to repeal the rule in early January.
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Fresno City Council members walked out during their meeting after Councilmember Garry Bredefeld spoke out against a drag event that took place in early December.
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The Fresno Police Department arrested a suspect after the body of a pregnant woman was found in Northwest Fresno.
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In Merced County, some residents are asking the U.S. Department of Treasury to audit how the county used funds it received from the American Rescue Plan Act.