Merced Police Department Steps Up Gang Violence Prevention

Downtown Merced named one of state’s new cultural districts. Local artists say it’s ‘a big deal’

North Merced housing development gets green light. But proposed mini storage in limbo

Merced’s red-light cameras have been up and running for months. How many tickets have been issued?

Merced discusses code of conduct amid councilman’s controversial ‘KKK’ meme

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS: Federal Government Shutdown Impact to CalFresh Benefits

Commuter Student Finds Belonging at UC Merced

Protecting Renters and Strengthening Neighborhoods in Modesto

Opinion: Cutting Coverage of Diabetes and Weight Loss Meds Hits Black Californians Hardest

Candidates, Primaries, and “Us”

Revival in Motion: Black History Month and Environmental Stewardship

Revival in Motion: Black History Month and Environmental Stewardship

Is Christmas a Pagan Holiday?

California’s Oldest AME Church Celebrates Historic 175th Anniversary

Strong Delusion: The Last Sign Before Jesus’s Return

“It’s Bigger Than One Person”: Black Caucus Members Support Bill Renaming César Chávez Day To Farm Workers Day

Six ways the Trump administration tried to erase MLK’s legacy in 2025

57th NAACP Image Awards Noms Are In: Cynthia Erivo, Doechii, Kendrick Lamar, Michael B. Jordan & Teyana Taylor Clash for Entertainer of the Year

Governor Newsom sues Trump Administration for illegally withholding SNAP food benefits

Opinion: Cutting Coverage of Diabetes and Weight Loss Meds Hits Black Californians Hardest

Why Peace on Earth Begins with Birth, a Q&A with Midwife Nikki Helms

Protecting California’s Black Moms and Babies: Policies and programs struggle to fix deep-rooted maternal health inequities

New Covered California enrollments dip amid tax-credit confusion, cost uncertainty

Commuter Student Finds Belonging at UC Merced

Equity Plan Aims to Improve Outcomes for Black Male Students and Others

Spotlighting Black Trailblazers Whose Stories Deserve to be Told

Modesto City Schools back from pandemic-era learning loss, students show multi-year progress, report finds

New Report Calls for More On-Ramps for Black and Latina Women in California’s Health Workforce

Protecting Renters and Strengthening Neighborhoods in Modesto

Can you a afford a Mortgage but not the down payment? Dream for all offers up to $150K

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“It’s Bigger Than One Person”: Black Caucus Members Support Bill Renaming César Chávez Day To Farm Workers Day

Historic first: Monique Limón is sworn in

Gov. Gavin Newsom Delivers Final State of the State Address

Sacramento Kings Expand Mentorship Efforts to Empower Youth Across the Region

DRUMLine at Gallo Center

Purlie Victorious

Joyce Dale’s Book Launch Party