SAN DIEGO-An environmental assessment from two federal agencies released Friday determined that fracking off the coast of California causes no significant impact, thus lifting a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing that was instituted earlier this year. … Click to Continue »
Read More »City leaders debate funding Merced Youth Council
Mayor, Building Healthy Communities want more money for the Youth Council City officials say the Youth Council is struggling to fill seats Issue discussed between City Council and residents during a budget study session … Click to Continue »
Read More »Federal assessment: Fracking off Calif. coast does not cause significant environmental impact
An environmental assessment from two federal agencies released Friday determined that fracking off the coast of California causes no significant impact, thus lifting a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing that was instituted earlier this year. … Click to Continue »
Read More »One injured in Merced County fire
One woman suffered serious burns on her arm and a building was gutted Friday in a fire that still is burning, Merced County Sheriff Vern Warnke confirmed to the Sun-Star. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College retiring staff honored
Seven staff members are retiring Merced College actively seeking candidates for retirees positions … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hoover Middle School unveils new mural
Local artist supervised group of students who worked on mural Mural represents the Husky Pack … Click to Continue »
Read More »Film shot in Merced set to premiere at L.A. Film Festival
Film is about a farmworker coming to terms with his twilight years It was shot entirely in Merced County It will be considered for awards in June at the Los Angeles Film Festival … Click to Continue »
Read More »More than a dozen vehicles vandalized in Los Banos, suspects sought
Tires were slashed on at least 14 vehicles in one Los Banos neighborhood … Click to Continue »
Read More »In a word, why climate change matters: Water
The following editorial appeared in the Chicago Tribune on Friday, May 27: … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ex-Los Banos student says teacher promised ‘good grades’ for sex, according to court records
Former high school student claims Norris also made death threats against girl, family Dusty Norris pleaded not guilty Thursday Attorney for one of the former students says lawsuit is planned … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced city manager issues challenge to county officials, who accept
Steve Carrigan writes letter in Sun-Star on revenue sharing Carrigan criticizes county CEO for not responding to proposals CEO Jim Brown, supervisors agree to meeting … Click to Continue »
Read More »Summer’s start is good time to remember skin safety
Less exposure to the sun can help prevent melanoma Abnormal moles should be checked out regularly Sunburns amplify the risk of acquiring melanoma … Click to Continue »
Read More »Violent Kagome scenario displays inter-agency emergency response cooperation
Thursday’s drill help prepares county emergency responders for active-shooter situation Some 115 people took part in the two-hour exercise … Click to Continue »
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