Two men remain hospitalized following Sunday night’s mass shooting at a party in Southeast Fresno that killed four. Seven men were rushed to area hospitals. One was admitted to Saint Agnes Medical Center in North Fresno and the rest were treated at Community Regional Medical Center downtown. That hospital’s Level-1 …
Read More »Ready For Anything: How One Emergency Department Director Works To Reduce Risks Of Violence
In our series, Part of the Job , we’ve looked at how California’s health institutions are trying to reduce the rate of violence and harassment against those who work in health care. Working in one of the highest risk areas of a hospital only adds to the challenge. Saint Agnes …
Read More »Get your grito ready. Merced County school has its own mariachi band
Twenty-two Delhi High School students have formed a mariachi band, connecting music education to the cultural history of the community, according to educators. Planning for the mariachi ensemble started last … Click to Continue »
Read More »Remember $4-a-gallon gas in Merced? Get ready to say ‘ouch’
Remember $ 4-a-gallon gasoline? It could be coming to a gas station near you, perhaps as soon as Memorial Day weekend. At the close of January, national gas price tracker GasBuddy.com … 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 »Get ready to pay more for health care next year: hikes from 5 to 24 percent in Valley
Consumers buying insurance next year in Merced and Mariposa counties will see a rate increase for monthly premiums of 24 percent on average – nearly twice the statewide hike. In … Click to Continue »
Read More »You have 10 minutes to evacuate. Are you ready?
You can’t predict when disaster will strike, so make sure you have a plan. Here are nine things you can do to prepare for a future evacuation. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ready for some fireworks? Here’s what you need to know in Merced County
Dangerous fires go hand in hand with illegal fireworks, Merced County Fire officials said. The use of illegal fireworks has always been an issue in Merced County, said Mark Lawson, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Scorching summer temperatures are on the way. And you better be ready
Bye bye springtime weather and hello triple-digit temperatures. Although the official start of summer isn’t for another week, the heat is headed our way and it’s coming with a vengeance. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Rescue dogs trained by inmates ready for next step on path to aid veterans
Three dogs and their trainers celebrated on Friday the completion of their first round of training to become service dogs for military veterans. But the dogs aren’t just any dogs, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Teams ready for cancer fight’s daylong Relay for Life in Merced
Community members will walk or run along the El Capitan High School track all day on Saturday in memory of those who battled cancer and those continuing the fight. This … Click to Continue »
Read More »Are you ready for some fútbol? Thousands expected for Merced soccer tourney this weekend
Hotels are filling up and restaurants are expected to see a boost in business this weekend as Merced revives a soccer tournament expected to draw thousands of players, families and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Water rescue crews staged in Merced, ready to respond to flooded areas
Water rescue crews from Southern California trained Tuesday on a fuller than usual Bear Creek, which has swelled with rain and runoff in recent weeks. Firefighters from Los Angeles City … Click to Continue »
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