West Nile virus was detected in one mosquito found outside Los Banos last week, officials with the Merced County Mosquito Abatement District announced. The mosquito tested positive for the virus … Click to Continue »
Read More »State department memo boosts case to stay in Paris climate pact
An internal State Department memo says the Paris climate accord imposes few obligations on the U.S., bolstering the case for Trump administration officials who want to stay in the deal. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Starbucks helping locals stay warm, and it’s not because of the lattes
Starbucks employees at the Olive Avenue location in Merced wanted to do something this holiday season to help the community. On Saturday they will be outside the store starting at … Click to Continue »
Read More »Stay up-to-date on the Economic Vitality Strategy Project
We want to hear from you! The Office of Economic Development has implemented several avenues to help keep the public apprised of the update of Mariposa County’s Economic Vitality Strategy.
Read More »Merced says ‘yes’ to veggies, ‘stay back’ to cigarettes
After prodding from community garden enthusiasts, Merced City Council decided this week to allow the shared urban farms and pledged to reduce permit fees. The council voted 6-0 to officially … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sunday with the president: Obama wraps up stay in Yosemite
A timeline of the first family’s last day in the park Obamas take one more hike, presumably up Mist Trail Air Force One lifts off from Castle Airport in Atwater, carrying first family back to Washington D.C. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Japanese students call on Merced College board to address issues with home stay program
Izumi Ota, an international student from Japan, spoke to the Merced College board on behalf of her friends hoping the board would address issues students are experiencing with their home stay program, YES International. Students say their host families have not been fulfilling their contracts by providing adequate meals and …
Read More »Merced SPCA shelter calling for community support to stay open
No-kill animal shelter needs bags of ‘gently worn shoes’ in May for fundraiser Out of 80,000 people in Merced, only 124 are SPCA members High building and animal health care costs noted, as well as need for volunteers … Click to Continue »
Read More »Beat the heat, and stay healthy this summer
Dr. AM Amiana offers advice for how to stay healthy during brutal summer heat.
Read More »As Robbery Stats Rise in Fresno Co., Mini Marts Continue to Stay Vigilant
Staggering statistics show robberies are way up in both Fresno City and Fresno County. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said armed robberies have doubled. Recent surveillance video from some of the various robberies offer startling proof of a disturbing trend that makes running local convenience stores a potentially deadly proposition. …
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