The collapse of a giant agriculture operation in the San Joaquin Valley sparked questions about the labor force that fuels California’s $50 billion agriculture industry.
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California’s literacy problem is among the worst in the country, with 3 out of 10 adults struggling to read.
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Local young people are being enlisted into community service work. The California Service Corps is asking for 1,000 more volunteers to service the region.
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As the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas surpasses six months, families in the U.S. with roots in Palestine watch the destruction from afar.
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Merced residents can get a sneak peek and offer input on early design concepts of the California High Speed Rail station coming to downtown during an open house event next month.
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Whether you’re fired up about voting, or you feel like politicians are as disconnected as ever from your community, KVPR wants to understand what’s driving San Joaquin Valley voters' decisions as the elections come around.
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The University of California Regents met Tuesday for the first of a three-day meeting at UC Merced.
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The state covers basic services for vulnerable residents, including things like air purifiers for kids with asthma. But nonprofits offering the services struggle to work within the health care system.
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President Biden dramatically expanded two national monuments in California. But there are growing concerns that federal land managers are struggling to manage existing monuments designated since 2016.
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