A stroll along Main Street reveals a number of changes in Merced’s entertainment district, with face-lifts to buildings, changes in ownership and re-branding. With the changes also comes a growing … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hey, Merced, it’s National Cheeseburger Day! This raises some important questions
It’s time to celebrate the cheeseburger! Today is National Cheeseburger Day, according to the Internet. Objectively, this is good news. It also raises some important questions: What are you doing … Click to Continue »
Read More »Near Yosemite “It’s Neighbor Warring Against Neighbor” Over Short-Term Rentals
Most people in the mountain area around Oakhurst know Katie Miller as the Mountain Madam . That’s her brand. The London Properties’ realtor and I are driving to an area north of Oakhurst where she recently sold a home that’s now listed on the online rental site Airbnb . “So …
Read More »Merced’s doctor shortage is getting worse. But it’s not a new problem.
Cierra Shelton, a 30-year-old mother of two, has been struggling to find a consistent primary care doctor in Merced County for as long as she’s been an adult. But her … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced parents arrested in truancy cases say it’s not their fault. It’s the school’s.
Bernadette Thomas lives across the street from Sheehy Elementary in Merced where her children attend school. But the 45-year-old Merced mother was arrested last week for failing to send her … Click to Continue »
Read More »Can Congress move quickly to okay aid to hurricane-ravaged areas? It’s unclear
Plans for billions of dollars to flow to hurricane-ravaged Texas have already hit a snag in Washington, barely a half a day after Congress returned from a five week recess … Click to Continue »
Read More »It’s been more than 2 years since Merced cab driver was killed. Family ready for trial
A jury has been selected for a trial set to begin Friday in the 2015 death of a well-known taxi driver and former Dos Palos police officer. Joseph E. Castrillo, … Click to Continue »
Read More »How safe is your tuna? It’s important to know where it was caught
Tuna caught in industrialized areas of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans have 36 times more pollutants than those fished in remote parts of the West Pacific, scientists from Scripps Oceanography … Click to Continue »
Read More »She’s accused of pointing a gun at a Gustine police officer – but it’s complicated
A 43-year-old Gustine woman was arrested late Thursday after she allegedly pointed a gun at her boyfriend and one of his coworkers — both Gustine police officers. Marisa G. Corona … Click to Continue »
Read More »This stolen gold coin should be easy to recognize. It’s the size of a manhole cover
Brother, can you spare a gigantic gold coin? Hundreds of special German police officers executed raids across several buildings across southern Berlin early Wednesday, nabbing four suspects in the hunt … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ever wonder how heavy the gear is that each Merced firefighter carries? Hint: It’s a lot
This fun video from the Merced Fire Department illustrates exactly how much gear each firefighter carries to the scene of a fire. Credit: Merced Fire Department … Click to Continue »
Read More »Meet the candidate for California’s official state dinosaur. And it’s from Fresno County
A California lawmaker wants to designate fossils found in Fresno County as the official state dinosaur. The fossils, discovered nearly 80 years ago, are now in a Los Angeles County museum. … Click to Continue »
Read More »California call to undocumented students: It’s safe to apply for financial aid
California lawmakers and educators are encouraging undocumented students to apply for state financial aid despite the current federal immigration climate. The California Dream Act has provided financial aid to undocumented … Click to Continue »
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