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‘We get hope on this day.’ Merced residents gather in a spirit of unity to honor MLK
The event marked the 27th annual celebration honoring King By Christian De Jesus Betancourt christian@cvlocaljournalism.org MERCED, Calif. – Neither cold,…
The Paradox of Mental Health: The Potential Consequences of Over-normalization
Mental health has long been a topic shrouded in stigma and secrecy, but in recent years, there has been a…
In Memoriam: Eva Faye Kistler
Eva Faye Kistler, formerly of Los Banos, died on Dec. 7, 2023, after a short illness. She was 95. Faye…
IN MEMORIAM: CATHERINE (CARDOZA) FERRO
Catherine (Cardoza) Ferro joined her angels in Heaven on Saturday, December 16 after a brief illness. She was 98 years…
IN MEMORIAM: JERRY RALPH STOKES
Jerry Ralph Stokes age 77 of Los Banos, CA died December 21, 2023, in Kempner, TX. He worked as an…
IN MEMORIAM: DONALD ADOLPH BONILLAS
August 3rd, 1943 – December 15th, 2023 With sadness, the daughter of Donald Adolph Bonillas announces his passing on December…
In Memoriam: Rosemary ‘Rosie’ Kitchen
Rosemary Lucille Kitchen: A Remarkable Life Rosemary Lucille Kitchen, a remarkable and beloved figure, was born in Eureka Springs, Arkansas,…
Los Banos Weekly News Update
This Week in Los Banos Tragic Road Accidents Community Mourns as Roads Claim Lives in Los Banos Los Banos was…
It just doesn’t make any sense.’ Family of man, 73, fatally shot by Merced police seeks answers
By BRIANNA VACCARI Central Valley Journalism Collaborative Nov. 3, 2023 MERCED, Calif. (CVJC) – Last week, Andrea Garibay woke up…