Prosecutors say pit bull had fractured skull Tyrell Harris, 32, will pay dog’s medical bills as part of sentence Harris also can’t own, possess or reside with any animal for 10 years … Click to Continue »

A man chasing four people suspected of robbing his 13-year-old son’s cellphone lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a house in southeast Modesto on Tuesday evening. Melissa Neal … Click to Continue »

Community policing award given out yearly Police partnered with county, school officials Livingston beat out police departments in Long Beach, Menlo Park … Click to Continue »

Art by day…magic by night. … Click to Continue »

Keeping the house clean, tidy and show-ready can seem like a never-ending task. Yet, that’s exactly what you’re expected to do once you list your house on the real estate market. … Click to Continue »

Merced County fire chiefs are poised to ramp up their weed-abatement efforts after heavy El Niño rains have encouraged growth of weeds that, coupled with lingering drought conditions, could be for an ugly fire season. … Click to Continue »

Thursday’s lectures on campus are free and open to anyone Lecture on diversity and interdisciplinarity is first of new series … Click to Continue »

Jose Pacheco stole using inmate prepaid debit cards Sheriff’s investigation into stolen money led to arrest Judge orders defendant to pay restitution, do jail time … Click to Continue »

The six month old girl who was bitten in the face by the family’s pit bull remained hospitalized Wednesday and listed in fair condition at UC Davis Medical Center. Turlock … Click to Continue »

Grant application The Wahnetta Hall Trust Fund, disbursed by Merced City Council, is taking applications for the $ 1,240 available this year for a program or concert in Applegate Park. The … Click to Continue »

Council votes 4-1 to encourage collaboration between two sides But nonprofit managers, stung by for-profit competition, say they’re done with politics … Click to Continue »

Three young boys, ages 7, 8 and 9, are facing charges including burglary and vandalism for allegedly breaking into a Waterford church and causing more than $ 500 in damages. Waterford … Click to Continue »

He was grandson of founder of J.S. West & Cos. Company has had several business lines over its 107 years West also supported education, health, other causes … Click to Continue »