Merced added a new officer on Friday, the same time it said goodbye to a veteran detective. Merced Police Chief Norman Andrade conducted the ceremony to make Michael Neal Merced’s … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘There’s really no check’ on the populous parts of California, assemblyman says
Assemblyman James Gallagher, R-Yuba City, makes the case for his constitutional amendment to redraw the state Senate by regional representation. … Click to Continue »
Read More »3 arrested in auto parts store burglary
Detectives investigating the burglary of a downtown auto parts business tracked down three suspects found to also possess weapons, drugs and other items believed stolen from additional victims, authorities said. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Pythons extend their grip on parts of South Florida
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla._Burmese pythons appear to be slithering into new territory, extending their range and putting more of South Florida’s wildlife at risk of becoming lunch. Python hatchlings were discovered … Click to Continue »
Read More »Chowchilla Brake Parts to cut 40 jobs
Illinois-based company says competition forcing it to move work to Mexico Plant will keep 89 workers in Chowchilla for now Incentives offered by city were not enough to stop decision … Click to Continue »
Read More »Chowchilla hopes to stem Brake Parts layoffs
City administrator says city offered incentives to keep jobs in town A layoff notice filed with the state is third from Brake Parts since September Illinois-based company says it could save money by moving jobs to Mexico … Click to Continue »
Read More »July Thunderstorm Surprises Parts of the Valley
The first day of July had many seeing some wild weather in the Central Valley, with rain, thunder and lightning, while other areas of the Valley remained completely dry. The storms began around 8:30 p.m. In this drought year, the storm came as a nice surprise to many and caught those …
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