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Central Valley Women’s Entrepreneurship Center opens Modesto office
The expansion into Modesto marks the center’s commitment to offering no-cost services to aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners across the Valley. The office seeks to meet the needs of entrepreneurs in Stanislaus, Merced, Alpine, Calaveras, Mariposa and Tuolumne counties. “The new office extends Fresno State’s support developing entrepreneurs and...
Students receive hundreds of backpacks from Castle Family Health
Castle Family Health Centers returned this summer with yet another backpack giveaway for local elementary students. The annual event provides a hub for families to get supplies and information they need to be best prepared for the upcoming school year that starts in August. While Castle runs the event, a number of other local agencies and resources were present to provide information and goodies to attendees.
Coroner’s Office looking for woman’s family in Merced County
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The coroner’s office is looking for the next of kin of a woman who passed away in Merced County. According to sheriff’s officials, 80-year-old Rebecca Cathy Scott passed away in Merced County and the coroner’s office is now asking for the public’s help to locate the next of kin of […]
Man arrested after hit-and-run, driving over 100 mph in Merced
MERCED, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man has been arrested in Merced County after reaching speeds of over 100 mph when fleeing from police, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies say they attempted to issue a traffic stop on a vehicle going over 100 mph near Santa Fe Drive and Highway 59 in Merced. Sheriff’s […]
New Administrative Services Building at Merced school
Teachers and administrators celebrated the completion of a brand new Administrative Services Building at Franklin Elementary School.The 3,500-square-foot, state-of-the-art structure serves as the new home for all office personnel, the school nurse and administrative staff.It was also moved closer to the school parking lot, making it more accessible and safe for kids and parents."It's a better access for our students, it's easier for our parents to drop off our students and picking them up after school," says principal Cesar Hernandez.The project also includes school-wide technology upgrades and three brand-new modular classrooms.Starting with the 2025 school year, construction will begin on a new Kindergarten wing for Franklin Elementary.
Skyrocketing PG&E rates hitting Central Valley harder than most parts of state
Energy bills are on the rise across Central California with what feels like no end in sight.Pierre Thiffeault, a Northwest Fresno resident's, PG&E bill has skyrocketed.Just last month, he paid a little under $400, and now he's paying close to $1,000.Pierre says he's done all he can to cut his power use, but the bills keep going up."This one's $900 the next one its projected to be $1,100 for this next month. I'm like, that's just not fair," said Thiffeault.Even though he's taking measures to try and bring the bill down; he isn't seeing his bill budge at all."We have...
‘Spaghetti Acres’ — We Are There
Some Merced residents are already noticing the new Honorary Historic District markers that are going up on top of street signs in the Spaghetti Acres neighborhood of Merced. Some 55 markers are being installed in the historic neighborhood surrounding Fremont Elementary School, roughly bounded by R Street, 18th Street and Bear Creek.
Community celebrates UC Merced annexation
After many years of planning, and now nearly two decades since its establishment, UC Merced and its surrounding properties have been fully approved for annexation into the City of Merced. This massive milestone, approved by the Merced County Local Agency Formation Commission on July 18, opens the door to a...
Thousands evacuate season's biggest wildfire in northern California
A huge, fast-moving and rapidly growing wildfire in northern California has forced more than 4,000 people to evacuate as firefighters battle gusty winds and perilously dry conditions, authorities said Friday. A total of 4,000 people have evacuated the towns of Cohasset and Forest Ranch, plus an additional 400 from the small city of Chico.
Beach Boys draw big crowd for final Friday of 2024 California State Fair
SACRAMENTO — The 2024 California State Fair is nearing its end, and this year's run has had even more triple-digit heat days than last year.On the last Friday of the fair this year, big crowds turned out to see one of the fair's concert headliners: the Beach Boys. The good vibrations made this Friday one of the fair's busiest days."They sold out very quickly with our concert series," fair spokesperson Darla Givens said.So far, the West Coast sunshine has brought triple-digit heat days to the fair this year.Many people said it would be nice if the state fair moved to...
$1 million starter home? It's the norm in 237 cities, according to Zillow
A $1 million starter home? Apparently, it's the norm in hundreds of cities!According to a recent study from Zillow, the typical "starter home" - which is defined as being among those in the lowest third of home values in a given region - is worth at least $1 million in 237 cities, the highest number of cities ever.Plus, almost half of those cities are in California.New York and New Jersey took the No. 2 and No. 3 spots on the list while Florida and Massachusetts rounded out the top five.According to Zillow, the typical starter home nationwide is worth less than $200,000, which is more of a down payment in Southern California."Home buyers are battling affordability and availability today. So much so that $1 million is the norm for a starter home in hundreds of cities," said Orphe Divounguy, a senior economist at Zillow. "However, it's looking more and more like there will be some good news ahead for first-time buyers. More homes are for sale, price cuts are on the rise, and buyers have a few more days to weigh their options as homes sit on the market."To read more about the Zillow analysis, click here.
California date palm ranches reap not only fruit, but a permit to host weddings and quinceañeras
COACHELLA, Calif. (AP) — Claudia Lua Alvarado has staked her future on the rows of towering date palms behind the home where she lives with her husband and two children in a desert community east of Los Angeles. It’s not solely due to the fleshy, sweet fruit they give...
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