Enrollment at UC Merced continues to grow each year as California students are drawn to the small campus, with this year’s new students coming mostly from Southern California, a new … Click to Continue »
Read More »California sea otter population reaches record high number
In a historic rebound, California sea otters, the frolicking ocean ambassadors of Monterey Bay and Big Sur, have reached their highest population level since 1982, when federal and state officials first began keeping track. … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘Hello Kitty Bandit’ repeatedly targets local gift shop
Owner DJ Jones is tired of the repeated quick-strike break-ins at his store, Aloha Floral and Gifts in the Bear Creek Galleria. Since January, there have been seven break-in attempts … Click to Continue »
Read More »Pot harvest time raises concerns for public safety
As marijuana harvest season hits its stride, Merced County sheriff’s investigators are hoping to head off the violence and robberies they say are commonly associated with this time of year. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos homicide suspects charged
The four family members suspected of killing a 35-year-old Los Banos resident last week were charged with murder Monday. Charles F. Lujan, 59, and Ronnie Lujan, 34, are being charged … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘Hello Kitty Bandit’ repeatedly targets local gift shop
Owner DJ Jones is tired of the repeated quick-strike break-ins at his store, Aloha Floral and Gifts in the Bear Creek Galleria. Since January, there have been seven break-in attempts at the 12-year-old business, the latest being early Friday at 3:20 a.m., Jones said. Video by Vikaas Shanker … Click …
Read More »Another bomb threat at Atwater Dole plant
The Merced County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a bomb threat at the Dole Packaged Food plant for the second Monday in a row, Sheriff Vern Warnke confirmed. The investigation is … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced students celebrate Constitution Day
Stowell Elementary School students sang patriotic songs Friday in celebration of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Constitution Day was Saturday, so elementary school students ended their week singing “You’re … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced students celebrate Constitution Day
Stowell Elementary School students sang patriotic songs Friday in celebration of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Constitution Day was actually Saturday, so elementary school students ended their week singing “You’re a Grand Old Flag” and “This Land is Your Land.” Video by Sara Sandrik/Merced City School District … Click …
Read More »Neighboring counties voice support for home care workers seeking raises
Susana Saldana cares for her 29-year-old son, who for many years used a wheelchair and now requires a walker. He requires 24/7 attention, and finding a second job isn’t realistic. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Chowchilla proposes Redskin Way for high school road
The city of Chowchilla has moved to hang “Redskin Way” signs on the poles that line the street where Chowchilla High is found, thumbing its nose at the state decision … Click to Continue »
Read More »Attorney takes issue with how district responded to Opinski
An attorney for Greg Opinski said Merced Union High School District violated public information laws in a censure resolution and by denying his client access to email servers. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Council will vote on police contract for Merced College
The Merced City Council on Monday will consider a contract to provide police services to Merced College in exchange for use of the college’s pool and classrooms for training exercises, … Click to Continue »
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