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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.
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High Speed Rail AuthorityMerced residents can get a sneak peek and offer input on early design concepts of the California High Speed Rail station coming to downtown during an open house event next month.
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The Fresno Unified Board of Trustees on Friday approved Misty Her as interim superintendent. Her has served as the district’s deputy superintendent since 2021.
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