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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....

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...

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

February 2, 2026 Tanu Henry | California Black Media Tiffany Duvernay-Smith went from knowing the harsh realities of homelessness to...

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 a coordinated plan to reduce violence, hold offenders accountable, and keep...

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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...

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...

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...

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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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...

“Writing Ourselves In”

Every place is shaped by the stories it chooses to tell. Join us for a Community Opening Celebration of: ♡...

UC Merced Injects Over $1 Billion in Economic Vitality into San Joaquin Valley, State

January 20, 2026 By Jody Murray, UC Merced UC Merced, a beacon of academic achievement in the San Joaquin Valley,...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service: A Day On, Not a Day Off

January 15, 2026 Alyssa Johansen, UC Merced UC Merced will honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by hosting...

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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....

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...

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

February 2, 2026 Tanu Henry | California Black Media Tiffany Duvernay-Smith went from knowing the harsh realities of homelessness to...

State Settlement Shines Light on Civil Rights Protections for Black Students

Jan. 26, 2026 Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media A state civil rights investigation into Yuba City Unified...
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What We Can Learn From The People of Minnesota

Jan 29, 2026 by Dr. John E. Warren We the people,...

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

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

Inspiring Youth Through Legacy and Dreams

January 19, 2026 Dr. Hannah Niane In an era where the...

Essay: The Hidden Toll — Federal Rollbacks Threaten Black Women’s Health in California

By  Kellie Todd Griffin l Special to California Black Media...

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

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

Governor Newsom sues Trump Administration for illegally withholding SNAP food benefits

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

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

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

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Is Christmas a Pagan Holiday?

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

California’s Oldest AME Church Celebrates Historic 175th Anniversary

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

Strong Delusion: The Last Sign Before Jesus’s Return

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

The Urgency of Carrying Out the Great Commission

by Dr. Eric N. Haley September 17, 2025 The buzz word...

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Historic first: Monique Limón is sworn in

January 16, 2026 by Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Sen....

Gov. Gavin Newsom Delivers Final State of the State Address

January 16, 2026 By Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black Media Before a joint...

Sacramento Kings Expand Mentorship Efforts to Empower Youth Across the Region

January 10, 2026 CVV News In recognition of National Mentorship Month,...

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

By Edward Henderson | California Black Media  Marcus Hill, 39,...

Newsom Signs Bills Strengthening Pay Equity and Assisting Unhoused People Living in RVs

by Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media November 20, 2025 Gov. Gavin...

Majority of California Voters Support Proposition 50; Most Say Election Outcome Is Very Important

CVV News October 28, 2025 A majority of California likely voters...

How to Make Sure Your Ballot is Secure and Counted in California’s 2025 Special Election

By Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. l California Secretary of...

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

January 19, 2026 by Ismael Cid-Martinez and Valerie Wilson More than 60 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other leaders of the Civil Rights...

Inspiring Youth Through Legacy and Dreams

January 19, 2026 Dr. Hannah Niane In an era where the noise of the world often drowns out the whispers of wisdom, it is imperative that...

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Historic first: Monique Limón is sworn in

January 16, 2026 by Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Sen. Monique Limón (D–Santa Barbara) was sworn in as the 50th president pro tempore of the...

Gov. Gavin Newsom Delivers Final State of the State Address

January 16, 2026 By Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black Media Before a joint session of the California Senate and Assembly, Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered his final State of...

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

January 16, 2026 CVV News The California Debt Limit Allocation Committee, chaired by Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA, recently approved a $150 million tax-exempt bond allocation to...

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