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California's capital in Sacramento, CA. (Signal Photo/Alondra De La Cruz)

California Governor Concludes Legislative Session with Signing of 32 Bills

Anthony Perkins October 11, 2021

California Governor Gavin Newsom has concluded the 2020-2021 legislative session on Friday, October 8 by signing over 30 bills presented by senators and assembly members from throughout the state. On the...

Graphic by Samantha Tonarelli.

How COVID-19 Hurt and Helped the Local Personal Service Industry

Allison R. Westlund October 3, 2021

When COVID-19 caused a nationwide shutdown of many businesses and services, it put a major strain on the lives of those who were deemed “non-essential.” Although most people who were put out...

The Winners of the Costume Contest Line Up For Photos With the Judges. (Signal Photo/ Rob Van Tuinen)

California Republic Comic Con Makes a Successful Return

Rob Van Tuinen October 2, 2021

California Republic Comic Con returned to the Merced County Fairgrounds on September 18 after a year of hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The returning convention has been a staple at the Merced...

 

California Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Legislation Aimed to Improve Safety of Noncitizens

Anthony Perkins September 27, 2021

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that will remove the usage of the term “alien” from all state codes and will instead replace it with terms such as “noncitizen”...

A variety if pumpkins on display and for sale at Dutch Hollow Farms' Fall Crafts Fair. (Signal Photo/Katherine Walls)

Fall Craft Fairs Provide Outlet for Stanislaus County Creatives

Katherine E. Walls September 23, 2021

Fall festivities are in full swing in Stanislaus County as local craft fairs begin to take place and provide affordable ways to get into the spooky spirit of the season. September 18 marked Dutch Hollow...

Graphic by Samantha Tonarelli. 

Large, Frequent Wildfires Have Alarming Consequences for the Central Valley

Trent Murphy September 20, 2021

It doesn't seem like wildfires are going away anytime soon. More than 4.1 million acres of Californian land burned as a result of wildfires in 2020, doubling the previous record. Over 2.2 million acres...

California Republic Comic Con logo. (Photo courtesy of California Republic Comic Con)

Previewing the Return of California Republic Comic Con

Rob Van Tuinen September 17, 2021

Pop culture conventions are returning after more than a year on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There are several upcoming events to look forward to that will be held before the end of 2021, including...

Unofficial results show Governor Gavin Newsom emerging victorious from the 2021 California recall election. (Signal Photo/Anthony Perkins)

California Governor Gavin Newsom Emerges Victorious from Recall Attempt

Anthony Perkins September 16, 2021

California Governor Gavin Newsom has unofficially emerged victorious from the 2021 recall election. Preliminary results show 63.9 percent of votes in support of Newsom retaining his position with over...

Ellen Junn, president of Stanislaus State University, was selected as the sixth speaker to take part in the Women Together: Shattering Glass Ceilings Speaker Series on September 1, 2021.

President Junn Chosen as Honorary Speaker for Shattering Glass Ceilings Series

Angela Gonzalez and Anthony Perkins September 2, 2021

On September 1, Stan State’s own President Ellen Junn joined San Joaquin Valley's Women Together as their sixth honorary speaker in the Shattering Glass Ceilings Speaker Series. President Junn spoke...

Photo courtesy of LightBox Theatre Company.

Opening Doors: Carnegie Exhibition Highlights Local Artists and the Love of Local Libraries

Michael William Jones May 25, 2021

In celebrating the renovations for Turlock’s public library, Carnegie Arts has begun their Opening Doors exhibition. Throughout the building is a showcasing of works submitted by local artists and...

Picture from UFW Facebook page. The Cesar Chavez mural is located at the Merced Food Center. The artist who did the mural is Omar Huerta. His instagram is @therealsupertatt. 

Annual “¡Si Se Puede!” Celebration Recognizes Farmworker Resilience During COVID

Xochitl Esparza May 23, 2021

The 26th annual "¡Si Se Puede! Chavez, Huerta, Itliong" celebration organized by the Warrior Cross Culture Center and the Cesar Chavez Memorial Celebration Committee adopted the theme of “Farmworker...

Valley Voices logo provided by Mattéa Overstreet.

KCSS 91.9 Highlights Valley Voices

Rob Van Tuinen May 21, 2021

The student-managed radio station at Stanislaus State, KCSS 91.9 FM, has launched a new program titled Valley Voices aimed at giving students and the local community a platform for their talents.  Mattéa...

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