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Winds could reach as high as 40 mph Thursday in parts of Merced County. Brian Ochs, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Hanford, said winds on Thursday should … Click to Continue »
Read More »Florida sharks worth more alive than dead, study finds
A live shark swimming through Florida’s waters is about 200 times more valuable than a dead shark, a new study has found. The study, commissioned by the nonprofit Oceana in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Clint Olivier: Fresno Needs To Do More For Seniors
Fresno is one of the largest communities in the San Joaquin Valley that doesn’t have a dedicated senior center. That’s something that current city councilmember and state assembly candidate Clint Olivier wants to change. Olivier, who also sits on the board of the Fresno Madera Area Agency on Aging says …
Read More »Children living in Central Valley more likely to experience stress
Norma Barragan recalls that, growing up in South Merced, her family’s small home was, at times, extra crowded. Her nieces and nephews lived with them, putting 10 people in a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Pint-size ballers hit the Merced court after parents ask for more activities
The position “small forward” took on new meaning this week as hundreds of pint-size fifth- and sixth-graders took to the hardwood for a sort of mini-March Madness tourney. The Merced … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced ranks 7th on list of cities with more renters than owners
The Merced area ranks toward the top of a list of cities with more renters than owners, according to a recent report from a rental website. The trend is a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Tower Road crossing in Merced will remain closed for 2 more weeks
The Tower Road railroad crossing in Merced is expected to be closed for another two weeks because it needs more work than originally planned, city staff said on Monday. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gruner reminds journalists their mission matters more than ever
George F. Gruner, a journalist whose 46-year career included 33 years at The Fresno Bee, spoke Thursday at the presentation of awards named in his honor. Below is the text … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County still on flood watch as more rain in forecast
Area officials continue to watch for flooding around Merced County, and showers are expected on and off throughout the week. Merced has seen about 3 inches of rain in February, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Rain and more rain prompts flood watch
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for much of Central California on Monday, warning that coming rainfall and melting snow could cause rivers and streams to rise. A … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater taking a second look at cannabis businesses in search for more tax dollars
The city of Atwater will take a harder look at allowing large indoor marijuana cultivation, manufacturing and other cannabis-related industries as a means of generating additional tax revenue, according to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Immigrants, militarized police and more for UC Merced Human Rights Film Festival
The 11th annual Human Rights Film Festival comes to Merced in February and March, according to organizers. The film series is meant to drive discussion about human rights through the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Food Bank make efforts to reach more people who need food
To make sure food is available and reaching families who need it, a CalFresh outreach coordinator position has been added to the Merced County Food Bank staff, officials confirmed. April … Click to Continue »
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