During an academic senate meeting last month, multiple Merced College faculty members voiced concern over rising tensions on campus and within administration, and called for peace.

In the Central Valley, where a quarter of the country’s fresh fruit and vegetables are grown, farmers are grappling with the idea of using AI to replenish a diminishing workforce, combat climate change and increase food production for a growing world population.

Republican congressman David Valadao has defied the odds before, winning elections in California districts with big Democratic registration advantages. But he could be facing his toughest test ever this year.

KVPR looked through the ballot measure in detail and provides the key things to know as voters head to the polls on Nov. 3.

All passengers in a small airplane that crashed down into a neighborhood Saturday have died.