A routine traffic stop ended Friday in Atwater with two people in custody, accused of driving a stolen car, the Police Department reported. The vehicle, a black Honda Civic, was … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater police officer bitten, K-9 kicked in head
Police officer placed on medical leave Officers believe attacker was under influence of drugs Multiple officers worked together to make arrest … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced students take up study of immigration history
Students at Fremont Elementary School in Merced took a look this week at the history of immigration in the United States. The history project allowed fifth-graders to experience what life … Click to Continue »
Read More »One man shot in Livingston area
Merced County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a shooting on Westside Boulevard near Livingston, authorities have confirmed. At least one man was believed to have been shot around 2:20 p.m. in … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced researchers study the brain from all angles
The very idea of a purple zebra is odd – outside reality as we know it. But it is not beyond the capability of our minds to imagine and picture … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced, Livingston offer extra cooling centers Saturday
The two cities plan an extra place to stay cool on Saturday Libraries around the county are also good places to beat the heat County official warn of high temperatures, especially Saturday … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hmong writers coming to Merced
The Hmong American Writers’ Circle will give a free reading of their work The 12-year-old group began in Fresno The group will also participate in a workshop for writers … Click to Continue »
Read More »First heat Public Service Announcement
The following is a public safety message provided by the Mariposa County Health Department on June 1, 2016: Temperatures are climbing. Are you prepared for the heat?
Read More »Bill requires kids to recite Declaration of Independence daily
Louisiana lawmakers consider legislation requiring daily recital in schools State House passes bill 70-23, moves to State Senate Black legislators sought to add Martin Luther King Jr. speech to requirement … Click to Continue »
Read More »Births (6/4/2016)
Joshua and Margaret Ziese announced the birth of son Joshua Ziese on May 19: 6 pounds, 13 ounces. Elizabeth Hall and Christian Cherizola announced the birth of son Elijah Joseph … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced teens faced with cancer finish middle school
A Hoover Middle School girl is fighting leukemia A Cruikshank Middle School boy lost part of his leg to cancer Almost 1,200 children finished the eighth grade in Merced this week … Click to Continue »
Read More »Pareira tops campaign fundraising in supervisor races
Some candidates began fundraising last year Ramon Prado, candidate in District 4, chose not to accept major contributions Four candidates top $ 20,000 … Click to Continue »
Read More »City of Merced, county agree on tax-sharing approach
An agreement will pave way for major construction projects near UC Merced Deal comes after contentious, decade-long negotiations Supervisors, City Council still must formally approve deal … Click to Continue »
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