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Merced County supervisors proclaim June as "All Dads Matter Month
2+ week, 3+ day ago (168+ words) MERCED " The Merced County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday proclaimed June 2026 as "All Dads Matter Month," highlighting the role of fathers and father figures in strengthening families and improving outcomes for children. The proclamation recognizes fathers in all forms " including…...
Without photography & the Internet how else would we assure eternal embarrassment?
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (954+ words) It was back in the days of instamatic cameras. That means I've been spared from having them posted in the ever-expanding cesspool of useless information the internet has become. The journey down memory lane was triggered by cleaning out boxes…...
NCLUSD shifts focus to chronic absenteeism and suspension rates in 2026
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (374+ words) Improvements to address chronic absenteeism and suspension rates will be among the focuses for Newman-Crows Landing Unified School District in 2026 following discussions during a Board of Education meeting on Jan. 12. The meeting was an overview of the NCLUSD's performance in…...
Pets for adoption at the Newman Animal Shelter
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (230+ words) Westside Connect Look at those irresistible puppy dog eyes! Bandit is our longest resident at our shelter and would love to find his home, even if it is just a foster home until he finds his forever home! He is…...
Unity Week: Parents confront the real costs of bullying'and the responsibilities at home
8+ mon, 4+ day ago (1188+ words) You Don't Forget It " Ever." For Maria Lopez of Gustine, Unity Week reopened memories she thought she had left behind. I was bullied every day in middle school for the clothes I wore and for speaking Spanish," Lopez said quietly....
They Never Came Home
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (383+ words) A deeply moving new exhibition at the Gustine Museum is ensuring that the ultimate sacrifice made by ten of the city's sons during World War II is never forgotten. Titled "They Never Came Home," the display is a poignant tribute…...
Protect and Prevent: Back-to-school safety tips for families
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (92+ words) As students across the Westside return to school, families are encouraged to take a few extra steps to ensure a safe and smooth start to the academic year. Whether children walk, bike, ride the bus, or get dropped off by…...
Protect and Prevent: Summer Heat and Vehicle Hazards
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (266+ words) As Central Valley temperatures climb into triple digits, local law enforcement and fire officials are urging residents to remain vigilant about vehicle-related risks that come with the heat. From hot car dangers to fire hazards under the hood, a few…...
SASA's One in 1, 000 campaign seeks to transform lives through dog adoptions
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (259+ words) Stanislaus County " In an ambitious push to reimagine animal care and reduce overcrowding, Stanislaus Animal Services Agency has launched its "One in 1, 000" summer campaign, aiming to place 1, 000 dogs into adoptive homes, foster care, or rescue programs by the end of…...