Atwater High School was placed on lockdown for about eight minutes Tuesday afternoon while police chased an unidentified man through the area, the Police Department reported. Police from Stockton were … Click to Continue »
Read More »Traffic stop leads to stolen-car arrest in Atwater
A routine traffic stop ended early Tuesday in Atwater with one man behind bars after investigators learned the vehicle he was driving had been reported stolen, the Police Department reported. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Man arrested, accused of sex with Merced County teenager
Investigators believe the 20-year-old met the 15-year-old girl through social media They spent three days in at least two different hotels in Fresno and Oakland, deputies say Sheriff’s detectives say the case is a reminder to parents to be vigilant … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced attorney to get severance after termination
Jennifer McGrath’s contract was terminated after two months She’ll get a severance, though the amount was not immediately clear City Council appointed an interim … Click to Continue »
Read More »Once again, siding with greens over job creation
President Barack Obama just had a change of heart on offshore energy development. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Smoke reported coming from near Merced High School
Smoke has been seen coming from the gymnasium-area at Merced High School. First reports were made at 10:13 a.m. today Few details were immediately available. Merced firefighters were responding to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Walking groups starting tonight at Tenaya Middle School
Every Tuesday walking group will meet outside Tenaya Middle School Sporting equipment, courts and fields open to the public every day after school hours … Click to Continue »
Read More »Drug case for Los Banos school board trustee under review
School board trustee suspected of meth possession denies wrongdoing Prosecutor has not filed charges … Click to Continue »
Read More »Former Chowchilla officer accused of sex crimes due in court
Tyler Hormel was fired in Februrary after his arrest Hormel could face 36 years in prison … Click to Continue »
Read More »Once again, siding with greens over job creation
President Barack Obama just had a change of heart on offshore energy development. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Only 60 vaquita porpoises are left in Gulf of California, experts say
The population of the vaquita, a small porpoise endemic to Mexico’s upper Gulf of California, has plummeted to about 60 survivors, according to a new study by an international team of scientists that urges stronger measures to protect the species. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fewer students eat school lunches as menus get healthier
School food officials say students find healthier menus less appealing Federal rules require less salt, more whole grains Districts propose school meal price hikes as they face cost pressures … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced planners to get look at marijuana ordinance
City proposal would allow up to four dispensaries Cultivation would be allowed under certain restrictions … Click to Continue »
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