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Raised in Merced, California, Stacy Melinda is the Fresno reporter for Times Media Service. Melinda covers local news in Fresno, including city government, public policy, schools, public safety, development and community issues. Melinda holds a master's degree in communication with a focus on journalism.

Stories by Stacy Melinda

49 stories

  1. June 2026

    30 stories, continued: 5 investigations, 1 analysis, 3 explainers, 21 news stories

  2. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii concealed-carry consent law in 6-3 ruling

  3. Thu

    Explainer · Travel · United States

    How Bob Heft said his Ohio classroom project became the 50-star U.S. flag

    Bob Heft's 50-star U.S. flag flew at state capitols from Texas to Alaska from 1960 to 1962, making these historic sites great travel stops.

  4. Thu

    News: Travel · United States

    Lincoln Memorial’s hidden undercroft will open to visitors June 25 with timed entry and free tickets

  5. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Senate rejects Kaine Iran war powers resolution after Trump lobbies Republicans

  6. Tue

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    CBP says officers seize more than 1,100 pounds of meth at Laredo border bridge

  7. Mon

    News: Election · United States

    Maryland removed voter from rolls after more than decade, records show

  8. Sat

    News: Travel · World

    Tourist dies, 1,690 evacuated after fire at Dominican Republic resort

  9. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Six arrested after river sandbar brawl in Calhoun County, sheriff says

    Six people were arrested on assault charges after a brawl at the 601 Sand Bar on the Congaree River in Calhoun County.

  10. Fri

    Analysis · Crime and Justice · World

    Reuters: Iraqi sources say IRGC formed covert cells for drone attacks on Gulf states

  11. Thu

    Explainer · Business and Finance · United States

    Schwab and Cboe’s reported S&P 500 yes-or-no contracts: what they are and why they matter

  12. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    McConnell hospitalized in Washington; office says he is “receiving excellent care”

  13. Sun

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    BlackRock semiconductor ETF draws investor focus as AI chip rally lifts sector

  14. Sun

    Investigation · Travel · United States

    Holland America’s automatic crew charge now runs $18 to $20 a day per passenger

    Holland America Line updated its daily crew appreciation fees for Washington travelers on June 1, raising automatic charges to $18 and $20.

  15. Sun

    News: Travel · United States

    Holland America’s automatic ‘Crew Appreciation’ charge now reaches $20 a day for suite guests

  16. Sun

    Investigation · Business and Finance · United States

    BlackRock’s SOXX shows how a 30-stock chip fund became a public-market bet on AI growth

  17. Sun

    Investigation · Crime and Justice · United States

    NYPD Says Teen Was Shot in Times Square as Knicks Celebration Turned Disorderly

    A 17-year-old was shot and police vehicles were damaged in Times Square during celebrations of the New York Knicks' NBA championship win.

  18. Sun

    Investigation · Sports · United States

    Knicks end 53-year wait, clinch NBA championship with 94-90 Game 5 win over Spurs

  19. Sun

    Investigation · Business and Finance · United States

    Obama center’s $470M safety net faces scrutiny as contractors allege unpaid bills

  20. Sun

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Obama Center’s reserve fund draws scrutiny as subcontractors say project left them owed millions