A Merced County Sheriff’s deputy recovered three stolen vehicles while arresting an Atwater man this week, according to deputies. A person called the sheriff’s office at about 4:24 p.m. on … Click to Continue »
Read More »How Two Companies You’ve Never Heard Of May Have Disrupted Care For Thousands Californians
Every time you want to see a doctor, decisions are made about who’s in your network, what’s approved, and how much it’ll cost. Although your health plan manages everything, each of those decisions could be outsourced to a separate company—and those behind-closed-doors actions can have big impacts. Allegations of misconduct …
Read More »Two new ‘high-paid’ deputy city managers in Atwater, union says
Atwater City Council narrowly approved the first phase of the interim city manager’s plan to try to get the town to economic solvency, but not without pushback from an employee … Click to Continue »
Read More »Destructive Mariposa storm likely killed 2, officials say. These factors didn’t help
Mariposa County Sheriff Doug Binnewies on Tuesday told the Board of Supervisors the March 22 storm caused significant destruction countywide. “This weather affected a larger population, a greater geographical area, … Click to Continue »
Read More »California sues Trump administration over citizenship query
California is suing the Trump administration over its decision to add a question about citizenship to the 2020 U.S. Census, calling the move a reckless decision that violates the Constitution. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Battle over resuming California executions heads to court
The battle over California’s voter-backed effort to resume executions will begin in earnest when state officials and death penalty supporters head to court to seek an end to orders that … Click to Continue »
Read More »How asking about citizenship on the census could affect California
California has a lot to lose if the 2020 census undercounts the state’s population. The U.S. Commerce Department’s decision this week to include a controversial citizenship question on the decennial … Click to Continue »
Read More »The rain is over, but these Merced County roads remain closed
Various roads in Merced County will be closed until further notice, California Highway Patrol reported Monday. La Grange Road between Highway 132 and Highway 59 is closed, officials said in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced CHP commander is the first woman in the job
The California Highway Patrol recently named a new commanding officer for the Merced-area office. A graduate of Mariposa County High, Capt. Becky Hagen, who was appointed in February, is also … Click to Continue »
Read More »Weed is legal. But this map shows just how much of California is a ‘pot desert’
Depending on your perspective, Modesto might be seen as a green oasis in terms of legal marijuana in Stanislaus County. Eight retailers with Modesto addresses are selling pot under temporary … Click to Continue »
Read More »City Notebook: Fresno City Council Finds $8.6 Million Windfall; Approves Convenience Store
The Fresno City Council is dealing with a good problem, an $ 8.6 million windfall. The council voted Thursday to spend the net balance of the funds – $ 5.8 million – on a variety of items, from repairs at parks and city owned parking garages to body cameras for …
Read More »Suspected Merced gang member arrested after foot chase, police say
A 20-year-old suspected gang member was arrested over the weekend after leading officers on a foot chase, the Merced Police Department reported. According to police, officers saw Dejon Bell in … Click to Continue »
Read More »How do coyotes thrive in urban areas? The answer is not for the weak-stomached
Danielle Martinez donned a lab coat, pulled on a pair of latex gloves and adjusted her safety goggles in preparation for one of biology’s little surprises. “They’re like Christmas packages,” … Click to Continue »
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