California’s Big-City Mayors: Cutting HHAP Funding Threatens Gains Made in Homelessness Fight

April 6, 2026 Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌ ‌|‌ ‌California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media‌ Between 2020 and 2024, Long Beach experienced a minimal but...

“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),...

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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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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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California’s Big-City Mayors: Cutting HHAP Funding Threatens Gains Made in Homelessness Fight

April 6, 2026 Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌ ‌|‌ ‌California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media‌ Between 2020 and 2024, Long Beach experienced a minimal but...

“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),...

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...

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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Commentary: Our Vote Is Not a Blank Check–What Black Women Are Really Saying About the Governor’s Race

April 6, 2026 Kellie Todd Griffin | Special to California...

Why Trump Cannot Win in Iran

April 3, 2026 By William O. Beeman President Trump, in an...

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

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Why Trump Cannot Win in Iran

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

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Governor Newsom sues Trump Administration for illegally withholding SNAP food benefits

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A closer look at Jesus’s Crucifixion and Resurrection

By Dr. Eric Haley l March 23, 20253 The average...

Will Trump’s attack on Iran lead to the War of Gog and Magog in Ezekiel

March 14, 2026 by Rev. Eric Haley Bible prophecy is history...

Revival in Motion: Black History Month and Environmental Stewardship

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

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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...

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

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

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

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Frankie Beverly Tribute

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Smoothie King Center holds the All Star Tribute to Frankie Beverly featuring TMF, formerly the legendary Maze band, and Jubu Smith on Saturday, December 28,...

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The Thrive Global Cookbook makes eating healthy, whole foods affordable, easy and fun, and features recipes contributed by celebrity chefs including José Andrés and...

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By Jody Murray and Andrew Mitchell, UC Merced November 21, 2024 The significance of soccer in the San Joaquin Valley cannot be overstated. It’s a sport...

Confirmed Rabies Exposure of Fresno County Resident in Merced County

November 25, 2024 CVV News The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) and the Merced County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) have confirmed a rabies...

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