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

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

Spotlighting Black Trailblazers Whose Stories Deserve to be Told

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Revival in Motion: Black History Month and Environmental Stewardship

What We Can Learn From The People of Minnesota

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

Candidates, Primaries, and “Us”

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

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

Ask an Expert: Q&A on Trauma and Aging With Dr. Lenore A. Tate

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

State Settlement Shines Light on Civil Rights Protections for Black Students

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

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The California Debt Limit Allocation Committee, Chaired by Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA, Approved $150 Million for Veteran Home Loans

Do You Know About California’s Vehicle Safety and Disaster Mortgage Assistance Programs? Get Details

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

As Government Shutdown Finally Ends, Flight Delays Continue Into Holiday Season

DRUMLine at Gallo Center

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Joyce Dale’s Book Launch Party