Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh is first Sikh speaker at Interfaith Scholar Weekend First stop in Selma April 8, then Fresno April 9-10 The professor and author will talk at Sikh, Jewish and Christian places of worship … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced economic development hindered without tax agreement
Members of the Merced City Council said the lack of an agreement is hurting the city The city and county have been negotiating for about a decade … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Police Department incident report for March 31
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Read More »Nurse suspected of killing 13 patients, most in their 80s
The victims all had surgery at state-run hospital in Italy Most of the patients suffered severe hemorrhaging during procedures The nurse was the only person present at all of the surgeries … Click to Continue »
Read More »Victim in stable condition after drive-by shooting in Turlock
25-year-old suffers life-threatening wounds … Click to Continue »
Read More »Deputies: Mariposa man threatens ex-wife with knife in front of kids
A 24-year-old Mariposa man has been arrested, accused of holding a knife to his ex-wife’s throat and threatening to kill her while the woman’s two young children looked on, the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Theatre to host Marlon Wayans
The comedian’s early show sold out; late tickets still available He’s from the famous Wayans family A John Denver tribute artist on stage later in the weekend … Click to Continue »
Read More »Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to legalize prostitution
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to legalize prostitution in California. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Shirley Hufstedler, first US education secretary, dies at 90
Shirley Hufstedler, a former federal appellate court judge who served as the nation’s first education secretary, has died. She was 90. … Click to Continue »
Read More »95-year-old WWII pilot still flying high
A pilot for more than 70 years, Harry Moyer still flies his 1964 Mooney regularly The San Luis Obispo resident learned to fly in 1942 after enlisting in the U.S. Army Air Corps A Pianetta Winery red blend features a photo of Moyer, with sales benefiting Honor Flight Central Coast …
Read More »California lawmakers OK highest statewide minimum wage
Merced Assemblyman Adam Gray voted against the pay hike Some Merced County business owners fear the hike will hurt their stores Supporters said more than 2 million of the state’s poorest workers will benefit … Click to Continue »
Read More »April focuses on sexual assault awareness in Merced
Valley Crisis Center is running fundraiser and awareness campaign Merced College’s educational efforts are increasing, one advocate says UC Merced plans several events throughout the month … Click to Continue »
Read More »21-year-old Madera man killed in solo vehicle crash
Vehicle drifted off the roadway and struck a tree Driver appeared to have been unconscious at the time of the crash Driver wasn’t wearing a seat belt and airbags didn’t deploy … Click to Continue »
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