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Black women are at highest risk for pregnancy deaths. How a new California law addresses the problem
For Black women in San Joaquin Valley, doulas are another form of protection in medical spaces
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The Merced FOCUS newsletter March 18 edition: The latest local and Valley news
Here are some of the top news items that recently made headlines in Merced County and the San Joaquin Valley
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Valley turnout was mediocre for the 2024 primary election. Experts weigh in on why voters stayed home
Will voters who were absent in the primary go to the polls in November? See what experts are expecting
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Valley voters now appear to reject Prop. 1, but homeless initiative maintains thin lead statewide
No campaign has conceded the proposition, which shifts a third of mental health funding and approves billions in bonds, will likely pass
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Cyber criminals infiltrated Merced County schools, costing districts thousands of dollars. Here’s how officials responded
Most of the incidents involved ransomware, a malicious software used by criminals to encrypt files and hold information or data hostage until payment is…
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Why it’s now easier for children of injured veterans to get into college in California
Plus, a Valley legislator and UC Merced doctoral student played a big role in bringing the new legislation into fruition
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Merced County has a surge in unwanted dogs and cats. Here’s how that’s impacted euthanization rates
Thousands of unadopted dogs and cats risk being put to death every year, as shelters deal with animals surrendered after the COVID pandemic
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Merced FOCUS Election Roundup: See which supervisor seat could change hands, where races stand
Meanwhile, Merced’s Measure C appears to be comfortably cruising toward approval
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Live Election Updates: Early returns show strong support for Measure C
The first results came just before 8:30 p.m.
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Last minute 2024 primary voter guide: What Merced County residents should know
From conditional ballots to language services, the Registrar of Voters Office has set up 14 centers to help
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The Merced FOCUS newsletter March 4 edition: The latest local and Valley news
Here are some of the top news items that recently made headlines in Merced County and the San Joaquin Valley
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Beyond Beauty: The crucial role of almonds to the Valley’s multibillion-dollar agricultural economy
Those snowlike acres of blossoms are so much more than a breathtaking backdrop for selfies.
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