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“Anytime you have a major academic institution, it definitely has an influence on the political dynamics."

Merced Democrat Adam Gray says he’ll focus on Valley representation in Congress – 'not political parties' – after defeating incumbent Republican John Duarte.

Since 2018, the number of San Joaquin Valley teenagers obtaining associate degrees has nearly doubled.

The patient was described as an elderly individual, and details about that person’s identity are being kept confidential.

KVPR reporter Rachel Livinal shares what inspired her to follow Merced high school students as they pursue careers in the arts – and the teacher who’s encouraging them.

How a Merced teacher leads her students to pursue a career in the arts – after the arts helped her overcome struggles of her own.

For students in California’s Central Valley, financial challenges are a barrier to attending far-away dream schools.

In the rural city of Merced, California, high school students are aiming for careers in performing arts, despite social pressures, and a heavy push to pursue jobs in other prevalent industries.

Twelve years ago, prehistoric fossils were found during a Highway 99 construction project near Merced, California.

“What is happening in Merced is a crime against students,” said one of the consultants behind the report.