Valley Medicaid recipients, providers face ‘worst case scenario’ with One Big Beautiful Bill passage
By MARIJKE ROWLAND CV Journalism Collaborative San Joaquin Valley residents who rely on Medicaid –...
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Author: The Westside Express
Alpha Pregnancy Help Center
BY PASTOR SUSAN YOUNGContributing Writer I remember the date: July 25, 2012. We had been financially supporting Alpha Pregnancy Help Center in Merced and hosting baby showers for their baby closet. The director at the time,...
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Stolen truck crashes into motel
Solo vehicle pursuit ends with vehicle crashing into a Los Banos motel on Pacheco Boulevard....
Read MoreProtect and Prevent: Back-to-school safety tips for families
As students across the Valley 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 car,...
Read MoreOfficials admit ‘egg on their faces’ as expense scandal grows.
By GARTH STAPLEYCV Journalism Collaborative (Editor’s note: The Westside Express doesn’t normally include stories from outside Merced County. But this article serves as a lesson for all counties and communities, including those...
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