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Merced High’s new principal is Jon Schaefer Lee Shaw was pegged as the new El Capitan High principal Both are graduates of Atwater High … Click to Continue »
Read More »Prince of a deal for planet Earth
In the 2007 song “Planet Earth,” the recently departed Prince sings, “Fifty years from now, what will they say about us here? Did we take care of the water and the fragile atmosphere?” … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hydroelectric power officials bemoan federal regulations
At House hearing, officials say permitting process dampens clean generation of electricity PG&E official claims years of delays, millions of expenses before licenses are granted A caution: a dam in the wrong place can hurt wildlife, recreation and traditions … Click to Continue »
Read More »Tree struck by lightning falls in Merced
Linda Bunker describes what she saw as a tree outside her South Merced house was struck by lightning and came crashing down during a brief storm on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Delhi High School students stage crash for DUI-awareness program
Delhi students learn importance of sober driving Staged crash portrays ‘deaths’ of two seniors Event to continue with staged ‘funeral’ for victims … Click to Continue »
Read More »50 books every kid should read by age 12
Common Sense Media just released a list of 50 books kids should read by age 12. “Where the Sidewalk Ends” by Shel Silverstein is on there. So is “Bud Not … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sheriff, DA join in criticism of county law enforcement funding
District attorney and sheriff say supervisors have done nothing to address gang violence Sheriff’s office attributes high vacancy rate to low wages amid record-high crime years Supervisors say they have approved staffing increases, plus equipment and project funding … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater, Merced County support half-cent tax
Atwater City Council voted 3-2 to support it on Monday Merced County supported it 4-0 on Tuesday The measure will continue to make the rounds to other cities; Merced is next … Click to Continue »
Read More »Every 15 Minutes program highlights dangers of drunken driving at Delhi High School
Every 15 Minutes program highlights dangers of drunken driving at Delhi High School … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County supervisors recognize outstanding volunteers
Event is tradition to mark April as National Volunteer Month Eight individuals, two groups honored for their service … Click to Continue »
Read More »Reacting to Flint crisis, EPA launches US drinking water study
The public health crisis caused by high lead levels in Flint’s water and the toxic algae blooms in Lake Erie in recent years are among the threats being cited by federal environmental officials who called for a comprehensive look at how to better protect the nation’s drinking water Tuesday. … …
Read More »DA criticizes Merced County leaders
For the third-straight year, Merced County District Attorney Larry Morse II said county leaders are not funding law enforcement enough. He spoke during a board of supervisors meeting on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced man convicted in sexual assaults on seven women
Attacks were reported between 2011 and 2014 All seven victims testified in two-week trial in Merced County … Click to Continue »
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