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- Merced County’s Medal of Honor Recipient- Jon R. Cavaiani
When Jon came over to the United States from his native Great Britian, he was reunited with his stepfather and lived in Ballico, Merced County. Jon Cavaiani (left) at a ceremonial function.…
- Bethesda Apostolic Faith Church
Bethesda Apostolic Faith Church Pastor Richard Johnson 1822 Canal Street Merced For more information call:(209) 726-0533 Apostolic Pentecostal Denomination church of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc.…
- Moved Musically by the Monkees
This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the musical group The Monkees. Two of my Monkees albums.…
- Central Valley Native Dylan Floro Made it to the Major Leagues
Dylan Floro’s high school baseball coach knew he had someone special when Dylan Floro made the varsity team as a high school freshman. Dylan Floro, Tampa Bay Devil Rays.…
- Merced Radio Station KYOS to Mark 80th Anniversary in October
If you listen to local AM radio station KYOS (1480 on the dial, 1480kyos.com on the internet), you have probably heard an announcer proudly announce at the top of each hour that the station has been serving Merced since…
- The State of Working: Merced County at Labor Day
Over the past several years, Labor Day afforded the opportunity to provide updates on the local labor market here in this space and in some years on the op/ed pages of the Merced Sun Star.…
- Food Bank Mural-When a Building Becomes a Billboard
While a picture may be worth a thousand words, the Merced County Food Bank hopes a mural along the west side of their warehouse is worth a few moments of our time to think about the issue of hunger.…
- The Central Valley’s Part in Tony Bennett’s Legacy
Tony Bennett turns ninety this summer. While fans around the world will remember him for the song about San Francisco, the Central Valley played a small, yet significant role the singer’s career.…
- Shaping the Lesson Plan
Did you ever want the chance to help shape what our children are learning in the classroom?…
- On the Job- 50 Years
Can you envision doing the job you’re doing right now for fifty years? Imagine outlasting every supervisor except the one you’re working for right now, and you know there’s a good chance you’ll outlast that one.…
- Innovation at UC Merced
It may not have been the television show Shark Tank, but for UC Merced students wrapping up the spring semester, the pressure was likely just as intense.…
- Hmong Story 40 Exhibit brings History and Heroics to Merced
In recognition of the forty year connection between the Hmong and California, a new exhibit celebrates the living history of an important American ally.…
- On the 99. The Modesto Manifesto
The year was 1948. The preacher was Billy Graham. Already stirring up enthusiasm for his prayer meetings, this evangelist was on the verge of becoming an internationally known religious figure.…
- Energy and Enthusiasm, in the Early Years of Work
Learning about the untimely passing of a colleague from three decades ago brought back memories from working in local television news with some very special people. Covering the news in Huntsville, Alabama.…
- Springtime is Stampede Time in Chowchilla
The opening lyrics to the theme song from the television western series Rawhide say all that needs to be said: “Rollin, rollin, rollin. 59th Annual Chowchilla Western Stampede cattle drive.…
- Kiddieland in the Applegate Park next to the Merced Zoo
Kiddieland: Fun for the whole family!
- Golden Valley Alumnus Serves State Future Farmers of America
There were two things that stood out for Danielle Diele in her senior year at Golden Valley High School in 2013-14: her busy schedule and the joy she got from her involvement with the Future Farmers of America (FFA).…
- On the 99- Turlock’s Big Bulldozer
That big bulldozer building in Stanislaus County along California’s Highway 99 marks a fortieth anniversary in 2016. The office for United Equipment in Turlock.…
- Top 5 Things to do in the Spring in and Around Merced County
Photo By Adam Blauert Springtime According to the system by which seasons are calculated, spring doesn’t officially begin until March 20th this year.…
- Downing Planetarium at Fresno State University
Looking for something educational and fun to do while in Fresno? The Downing Planetarium at Fresno State University is a great place to learn more about the night sky and about our universe.…
- Fresno’s Christmas Tree Lane
Fresno’s Christmas Tree Lane is one of the Central Valley’s longest-standing holiday traditions.…
- Chowchilla’s Historical Society & Museum
Every community should have a museum to display photos, documents, and artifacts that bring its past to life.…
- Almost Famous- Meeting Authors, Politicians, and Actors
In a working career now approaching four decades, I am surprised at the number of celebrities I have met. Saturday Night Live announcer Don Pardo and Steve Newvine.…
- State Parks and State Recreation Areas in Merced County
Los Banos Creek - Photo by adam blauert Merced County boasts state parks and state recreation areas.…