Turlock Unified trains retired volunteers for crisis help, daily interaction No-cost service offered through Turlock Chaplaincy, which also helps police, firefighters Orange-shirted volunteers gearing up to serve all elementary and junior high schools … Click to Continue »

Complex for soccer, football, rugby in high demand Madera County will work with developers, tribes, schools and other area cities Fresno Fuego officials say they would consider relocating to Madera County … Click to Continue »

Foundation related to 51FIFTY drink starts campaign to end mental illness stigma Mental health advocates launch campaign that advocates for autism, more Supporters of 51FIFTY get vocal … Click to Continue »

Rendon still backs rail, but acknowledges declining public support for project Speaker worried by change from L.A. to San Jose for first operational trains Major needs, but shortage of funds, for transportation, water and more … Click to Continue »

Event set for Friday in Fresno … Click to Continue »

The deadline to apply for the Citizens Police Academy in Merced has been extended to 4 p.m. Monday, police announced Tuesday. Police Chief Norman Andrade said the program builds trust … Click to Continue »

The California Highway Patrol confirmed two people are dead following a head-on collision on Highway 140 near Mariposa. The accident was reported about 1:45 p.m. east of Briceburg. Another person … Click to Continue »

The California Highway Patrol is reporting a head-on collision on Highway 140 east of Briceburg caused at least one fatality. The accident was reported about 1:45 p.m. The CHP reported … Click to Continue »

With public officials across the nation under fire for downplaying the health risks posed by lead water pipes, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s administration is moving to start testing tap water in the homes of children poisoned by the brain-damaging metal. … Click to Continue »

VFW benefit Merced and Atwater locations of Carl’s Jr. are part of a Veterans of Foreign Wars fundraiser all-day Wednesday and Thursday. The restaurants have pledged 25 percent of sales … Click to Continue »

Victim walking in alley when dogs escaped through fence She was rushed to hospital with bites on most of her body Four dogs taken away by animal control; two will be euthanized … Click to Continue »

City Council wants to know the price before making its decision final Must weigh cost versus selling of land previously marked for the police station … Click to Continue »

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