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

March 31, 2026 Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Last week, members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC),...

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Commuter Student Finds Belonging at UC Merced

March 31, 2026 By Brenda Ortiz, UC Merced Most weekdays, civil engineering major Jacqueline Garcia travels 45 minutes each way...

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

By Rhonda M. Smith | Special to California Black Media Partners California has always been seen as the land...

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Commuter Student Finds Belonging at UC Merced

March 31, 2026 By Brenda Ortiz, UC Merced Most weekdays, civil engineering major Jacqueline Garcia travels 45 minutes each way from her hometown of Hughson to attend classes at UC Merced. “The...

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

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Protecting Renters and Strengthening Neighborhoods in Modesto

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Commuter Student Finds Belonging at UC Merced

Central Valley Voice - March 31, 2026

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Protecting Renters and Strengthening Neighborhoods in Modesto

Central Valley Voice - March 20, 2026

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

Central Valley Voice - February 17, 2026

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Spotlighting Black Trailblazers Whose Stories Deserve to be Told

Central Valley Voice - February 16, 2026

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Merced Police Department Steps Up Gang Violence Prevention

January 23, 2026 CVV News In response to a recent increase in gang-related incidents, the Merced Police Department has launched...

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

by Alma Villegas/The Merced Focus December 19, 2025 California’s top arts ambassadors identified downtown Merced as a notable cultural hub, one...

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

by Victor A. Patton November 19, 2025 A proposed north Merced development that’s drawn stiff resistance from homeowners gained forward momentum...

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

by Elizabeth Wilson November 19, 2025 Merced’s red-light cameras have racked up nearly a thousand citations since they were installed in...

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Education

Commuter Student Finds Belonging at UC Merced

March 31, 2026 By Brenda Ortiz, UC Merced Most weekdays, civil engineering major Jacqueline Garcia travels 45 minutes each way...

Central Valley News

Protecting Renters and Strengthening Neighborhoods in Modesto

March 20, 2026 CVV News In 2019, The City of Modesto implemented the Rental Housing Safety Program (RHSP) as a...

Education

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

February 17, 2026 by Luciana Chavez Merced College’s 2025-28 Student Equity Plan will see the school pursue even loftier academic...

Education

Spotlighting Black Trailblazers Whose Stories Deserve to be Told

By Patty Guerra and Jody Murray, UC Merced February 16, 2026 Black History Month often honors familiar names, leaders whose...

California

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

March 31, 2026 Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Last week, members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC),...

Business

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

March 23, 2026 By Edward Henderson, California Black Media A new report released by Black Women Organized for Political Action...

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Super Bowl LX Pregame Ceremony Sets Stage for Historic Championship Sunday

February 3, 2026 CVV News SAN FRANCISCO — Super Bowl LX will deliver an expansive pregame celebration on Sunday, Feb....

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Gold Runner will run special trains to Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park for the Black History Month Festival on February 7th

February 3, 2026 CVV News In honor of Black History Month, Gold Runner will run special trains to Colonel Allensworth...

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

Central Valley Voice - January 19, 2026

January 19, 2026 by Ismael Cid-Martinez and Valerie Wilson More than...

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

Central Valley Voice - January 14, 2026

January 14, 2026 CVV News The NAACP announced the full list...

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Governor Newsom sues Trump Administration for illegally withholding SNAP food benefits

Central Valley Voice - October 28, 2025

CVV News October 28, 2025 What you need to know: California and...

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No Kings Protesters Push Back on Trump Admin Policies — With Costumes, Color and Community

Central Valley Voice - October 20, 2025

Solomon O. Smith | California Black Media October 20, 2025 Tens...

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Revival in Motion: Black History Month and Environmental Stewardship

Central Valley Voice - February 13, 2026

February 12, 2026 By: Dr. Rev Ambrose Caroll Sr. Black History...

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Is Christmas a Pagan Holiday?

Central Valley Voice - December 22, 2025

by Dr. Eric N. Haley December 15, 2025 The short answer...

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California’s Oldest AME Church Celebrates Historic 175th Anniversary

Central Valley Voice - November 17, 2025

November 17, 2025 Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌ ‌|‌ ‌California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media‌ The...

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Strong Delusion: The Last Sign Before Jesus’s Return

Central Valley Voice - October 27, 2025

by Dr. Eric N. Haley October 27, 2025 Have you noticed...

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

Central Valley Voice - March 31, 2026

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

Central Valley Voice - January 9, 2026

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

Central Valley Voice - January 6, 2026

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

Central Valley Voice - December 31, 2025

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

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Gold Runner will run special trains to Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park for the Black History Month Festival on February 7th

February 3, 2026

California

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

November 24, 2025

Central Valley News

Amtrak San Joaquins to Run Special Trains to Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park for 2025 Rededication Celebration, October 11

September 25, 2025

California

$96 Million Allocated So Far to Black-Owned Firms as High-Speed Rail Project Expands Jobs, Boost Local Economies

September 17, 2025

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