Valley News

State legislature is taking comment through May 1 Merced’s stop would be pushed back seven years under new proposal Merced area leaders say change breaks promises made to voters who supported previous plans … Click to Continue »

First forum for Merced County Board of Supervisors candidates held Tuesday Topics included public safety, economic growth, investing in youth More forums from other groups to come … Click to Continue »

San Francisco, Seattle, New York City and Ithaca, N.Y., are weighing similar ordinances Proponents cite the success of a site operating in Vancouver, British Columbia in 2003 The Canadian supervised drug use facility currently is the only such site in North America … Click to Continue »

Turlock Unified trains retired volunteers for crisis help, daily interaction No-cost service offered through Turlock Chaplaincy, which also helps police, firefighters Orange-shirted volunteers gearing up to serve all elementary and junior high schools … Click to Continue »

Complex for soccer, football, rugby in high demand Madera County will work with developers, tribes, schools and other area cities Fresno Fuego officials say they would consider relocating to Madera County … Click to Continue »

Foundation related to 51FIFTY drink starts campaign to end mental illness stigma Mental health advocates launch campaign that advocates for autism, more Supporters of 51FIFTY get vocal … Click to Continue »

Rendon still backs rail, but acknowledges declining public support for project Speaker worried by change from L.A. to San Jose for first operational trains Major needs, but shortage of funds, for transportation, water and more … Click to Continue »

Event set for Friday in Fresno … Click to Continue »

The deadline to apply for the Citizens Police Academy in Merced has been extended to 4 p.m. Monday, police announced Tuesday. Police Chief Norman Andrade said the program builds trust … Click to Continue »

The California Highway Patrol confirmed two people are dead following a head-on collision on Highway 140 near Mariposa. The accident was reported about 1:45 p.m. east of Briceburg. Another person … Click to Continue »

The California Highway Patrol is reporting a head-on collision on Highway 140 east of Briceburg caused at least one fatality. The accident was reported about 1:45 p.m. The CHP reported … Click to Continue »

With public officials across the nation under fire for downplaying the health risks posed by lead water pipes, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s administration is moving to start testing tap water in the homes of children poisoned by the brain-damaging metal. … Click to Continue »

VFW benefit Merced and Atwater locations of Carl’s Jr. are part of a Veterans of Foreign Wars fundraiser all-day Wednesday and Thursday. The restaurants have pledged 25 percent of sales … Click to Continue »