The Stanislaus County Coroner’s Office is looking for family or friends of a woman who died on Saturday in Modesto. Rosa Ramirez, 71, died at English Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation … Click to Continue »

Darren Klassen faces five years, eight months in prison Lawyer says Klassen ‘very sorry’ about his conduct Prosecutor says victim, her family ‘on board’ with deal … Click to Continue »

Board will consider seeking 10-year contract for natural gas for power plants Increased U.S. production has reduced fuel price Gas cost is one of main factors in customer rates … Click to Continue »

Mother, grandmother speak out about hate crimes against their students One in high school, one in junior high, lives changed by bigotry of schoolmates Both say it’s time to face that hatred lives on in this modern time, this diverse place … Click to Continue »

Victim was 74 years old … Click to Continue »

It is UC Merced’s first Center of Excellence nod A UC Merced doctoral student to head up drone policies and practices Officials say drone use is increasing, including use by farmers … Click to Continue »

James Ball came to Merced because of Air Force assignment at Castle Ball served as Merced County auditor, treasurer/tax collector, recorder, registrar of voters A funeral Mass is planned for Friday in Merced … Click to Continue »

Page linked to American Nazi Party in defense of mascot Superintendent Ron Seals said page unaffiliated with district Facebook removed the page Monday … Click to Continue »

Atwater police say woman was threatened after leaving party A witness said the man fled with an undisclosed amount of cash Officers continuing to investigate weekend robbery … Click to Continue »

Miguel and Alexis Sanchez felt apartment building sway during magnitude 7.8 quake ‘People were gathered outside their homes, some crying in fear’ … Click to Continue »

The man was riding a motorcycle as part of his job as a farm laborer He struck a tree and died before rescue crews got to him … Click to Continue »

Many visitors say it was their first time in Merced Campus looks nice, some say, and is likely option Campus officials say students who visit are more likely to attend … Click to Continue »

Burger joint originally slated to open by end of 2015 Virginia-based chain has more than 1,000 locations nationwide Menu features simple items with lots of toppings … Click to Continue »