The list of officers goes back more than 100 years The ceremony was filled with somber music and symbolism Surviving families in attendance were also honored … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos police officer arrested on sex crimes allegations
A Los Banos police officer, Dusty Norris, has been arrested this morning on allegations of multiple sex offenses, multiple sources have confirmed to the Sun-Star. The allegations stem from Norris’ … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced City Schools board votes to keep YEP child care
District previously discontinued program for next school year Parents spoke at board meetings saying YEP was their only option … Click to Continue »
Read More »Tenaya Middle School STEAM fair showcases students district wide
Fair will feature hands-on activities, performances, games Parents, friends, staff all invited … 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 »New California Gold Rush beckons wind developers off coast
When turbines start spinning at the first U.S. offshore wind farm near Rhode Island later this year, some energy developers will already be eyeing a bigger prize. … Click to Continue »
Read More »America’s vanishing West: California losing most land to development
The natural landscape of the American West is gradually disappearing under a relentless march of new subdivisions, roads, oil and gas production, agricultural operations and other human development, according to a detailed mapping study released Tuesday. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College exchange students denounce living conditions with host homes
A group of international students say host families not keeping with their contracts One student representative addressed Merced College board on issues College says it’s only responsible for education, homestay program deals with host families … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced elementary school writers on display at festival
Students at John Muir Elementary in Merced showcased their skills during the school’s 11th annual Writing Festival. The event Thursday included writings from every child to “create an atmosphere of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater High placed on lockdown briefly
Atwater High School was placed on lockdown for about eight minutes Tuesday afternoon while police chased an unidentified man through the area, the Police Department reported. Police from Stockton were … Click to Continue »
Read More »Traffic stop leads to stolen-car arrest in Atwater
A routine traffic stop ended early Tuesday in Atwater with one man behind bars after investigators learned the vehicle he was driving had been reported stolen, the Police Department reported. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Man arrested, accused of sex with Merced County teenager
Investigators believe the 20-year-old met the 15-year-old girl through social media They spent three days in at least two different hotels in Fresno and Oakland, deputies say Sheriff’s detectives say the case is a reminder to parents to be vigilant … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced attorney to get severance after termination
Jennifer McGrath’s contract was terminated after two months She’ll get a severance, though the amount was not immediately clear City Council appointed an interim … Click to Continue »
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