Posted inClimate Solutions Studio The Valley has 1,300+ fast-food drive-through restaurants. What do they mean for the region’s poor air quality? by Tim Sheehan | The Intersection September 3, 2026September 9, 2026
Posted inEducation Agave is taking root on California farms. Valley schools are now studying it. by Rachel Livinal August 26, 2026August 28, 2026
Posted inMerced Fire damages Merced Cemetery District office. Plus, changes to board, legal counsel by Christian De Jesus Betancourt August 26, 2026August 26, 2026
Posted inFeatured California phases out pesticide used heavily on San Joaquin Valley orchards. Health advocates frustrated by process by Ximena Loeza | The Modesto Focus August 26, 2026August 26, 2026
Posted inEducation A family separation could not stop three California siblings from getting UC diplomas by Zaidee Stavely | EdSource August 25, 2026September 7, 2026
Posted inPolitics Facing mounting criticism over transparency, Gray finally explains controversial House defense vote by Caleb Sprous August 21, 2026August 21, 2026
Posted inCommunity Remembering Roger Wood 1940-2026 by Merced Focus Staff August 21, 2026August 25, 2026
Posted inHousing Merced City Council rejects expanded tenant protection proposal. ‘It’s not the right time.’ by Alma Villegas August 20, 2026August 20, 2026
Posted inAgriculture As state water law threatens Valley farms, farmers say they are ‘preaching the gospel of agave’ by Rachel Livinal August 19, 2026August 26, 2026
Posted inMerced After concerns mount over ‘Sweetie,’ Merced advocates call upon city to address alleged animal abuse by Rosita Ventura-Gomez and Elizabeth Wilson August 19, 2026August 19, 2026
