They said he was always looking to help others Many of the mourners grew up with him in Morgan Hill Police have not made an arrest related to his death … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fireworks can be trigger for those with PTSD
Loud and unexpected sounds can stir traumatic memories Community should caution veterans when lighting fireworks this weekend PTSD patients should have plan to avoid triggers, health expert says … Click to Continue »
Read More »60 minutes a day for play is all UC Merced group asks students
Student group proves daily physical activity can decrease body mass index Central Valley childhood obesity rate higher than national average Daily physical activity can decrease risk of diabetes, UC Merced professor said … Click to Continue »
Read More »Downtown Merced will have two Starbucks stores
Construction on 16th Street is for coffee shop and tire center Spaces in north Merced also are seeing upgrades Empty building getting new tenants … Click to Continue »
Read More »Minor injuries reported in tractor-trailer crash in Merced County
Crash looked much worse than it was, police say Two transported to hospital with minor injuries … Click to Continue »
Read More »Victim claims sexual abuse by Los Banos teachers in civil suit
Gary A. Bettencourt, Dusty Norris facing criminal charges of sexual relationships with underage students Victim claims to have met Bettencourt through a drama club, Norris through class Call from Bettencourt reportedly led victim to realize magnitude of relationships … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College to cut ties with sheriff’s office
Sheriff said he received a fax Friday that said Merced College will pursue another agency to oversee campus police The college and office have been in a dispute over language changes in the contract … Click to Continue »
Read More »STEM learning on display during summer school
I’ve been out of school for a “few” years now, so I’ve really enjoyed the nostalgia of spending time on campuses since joining the Merced City School District team. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Lineup set for Yosemite Music Festival in Mariposa
Fourteen bands play over the two-day festival Yosemite Music Festival in its 15th year Camping is also part of the festival … Click to Continue »
Read More »Firefighters encourage residents to use fireworks safely
Safe and Sane fireworks can still be dangerous, fire chiefs warn In some areas, all fireworks are illegal Hefty fines or criminal charges can result from use of illegal fireworks … Click to Continue »
Read More »Proposed sales tax for roads comes as fewer cities ask developers to pay
Voters are looking at a half-cent tax for roads while many developers are facing none Cities say they need to be competitive to attract development Merced may suspend fee on Tuesday … Click to Continue »
Read More »Decades after Montreal Protocol, there are signs hole in ozone layer has begun to heal
For the first time in 30 years, the gaping hole in the ozone layer above Antarctica is showing signs of healing. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Defense attorney group signs one-year contract with Merced County
Merced Defense Associates initially wanted three-year deal Supervisors have asked for service to be put out for bid The one-year deal will keep county from having to contract with individual attorneys … Click to Continue »
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