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More than 1,300 students in total were set to graduate this weekend. Chancellor Juan Sanchez Munoz welcomed just under 700 graduates at Saturday's ceremony, saying many have overcome challenges and are leaving better prepared to succeed in their careers.

Californians pay some of the highest rates for power in the nation. Rate increases from California utility companies are pushing those costs even higher this year.

MERCED, Calif. — The University of California Regents met Tuesday for the first of a three-day meeting at UC Merced.

The RTDNA has honored KVPR with two prestigious Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for 2024, recognizing the station's local news reporting.

FRESNO, Calif. – The 2024 election is well underway across the nation, state and the San Joaquin Valley.

MERCED, Calif. — An encampment of pro-Palestinian protestors on UC Merced's campus grew substantially in numbers Wednesday – and with it, the level of passion exhibited by demonstrators also expanded.

REEDLEY, Calif. – In March, the country's largest stone fruit producer laid off thousands of workers in the San Joaquin Valley.

The third and final day of the University of California Board of Regents meeting at UC Merced was highlighted by a sit-down between several trustees and pro-Palestinian protesters.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with a Chinese observer of the U.S. and an American observer of China about the countries' competing interests.

A pair of reports suggest almond production this year will remain too high to help stabilize a plummeting market value.