Rachel Livinal, Author at The Merced FOCUS

Students are shown crossing Scholars Bridge at UC Merced

Education

Work permits reinstated for international students at UC Merced, though anxiety remains

by Rachel Livinal May 12, 2025May 12, 2025

Education

Frozen funds could devastate this Valley program for endangered animals

by Rachel Livinal May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

Faculty, employees, and students at Stanislaus State marched around the campus last week, protesting cuts made to staff.

Education

Amid tight budgets, CSUs ‘grieve’ losses of staff, classes in the Valley

by Rachel Livinal April 23, 2025April 23, 2025

Featured

Merced’s own super bloom is here. How this grassland reserve protects endangered species

by Rachel Livinal April 15, 2025April 15, 2025

Merced

From Merced to Sacramento, this pop-up comedy show is stirring up laughs across generations

by Rachel Livinal April 11, 2025April 11, 2025

News

Man traveled over 80 miles before allegedly shooting, killing Madera Walgreens pharmacy worker, police say

by Rachel Livinal April 4, 2025April 4, 2025

Merced County Supervisor Josh Pedrozo, center, and Merced County Chief Executive Officer Raul Lomeli Mendez, right, listen to members of the Friends of the Merced County Library speak against library privatization.

County Government

Merced County leaders respond in overdrive after library privatization buzz goes viral

by Rachel Livinal March 28, 2025March 28, 2025

Alan Roseto, right, and his family outside their country-style home in the Sierra foothills.

News

Saddled with debt, some Valley families fear they’ll ‘never pay off’ student loans

by Rachel Livinal March 16, 2025March 16, 2025

Protestors chant and hold signs in defense of California's sanctuary policy on immigration during the “People’s March and Rally to Stop Mass Deportations and Protect Immigrant Californians" outside the state Capitol in Sacramento on Dec. 2, 2024.

Politics

Just over 35% of Central Valley voters approve of President Trump’s performance so far

by Rachel Livinal February 28, 2025February 28, 2025

California

A pile of dirt sat on a parking lot. These Valley residents made it famous

by Rachel Livinal February 5, 2025February 5, 2025

Auditions for Senior Theater One Acts

High Speed Rail Community Action Meeting

Music in the Park

Kids Discovery Station five year anniversary gala

Events

Author Archives: Rachel Livinal

Work permits reinstated for international students at UC Merced, though anxiety remains

Frozen funds could devastate this Valley program for endangered animals

Amid tight budgets, CSUs ‘grieve’ losses of staff, classes in the Valley

Merced’s own super bloom is here. How this grassland reserve protects endangered species

From Merced to Sacramento, this pop-up comedy show is stirring up laughs across generations

Man traveled over 80 miles before allegedly shooting, killing Madera Walgreens pharmacy worker, police say

Merced County leaders respond in overdrive after library privatization buzz goes viral

Saddled with debt, some Valley families fear they’ll ‘never pay off’ student loans

Just over 35% of Central Valley voters approve of President Trump’s performance so far

A pile of dirt sat on a parking lot. These Valley residents made it famous

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Auditions for Senior Theater One Acts

High Speed Rail Community Action Meeting

Music in the Park

Kids Discovery Station five year anniversary gala

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