Researchers looking into the largest dolphin and whale die-off on record in the Gulf of Mexico following the 2010 BP oil spill have tied a spike in the number of dead babies and stillbirths to the massive spill. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Enchilada sale Saturday in Merced
Club Mercedes’ annual enchilada sale is 2-5 p.m. April 16 at the hall, 569 W. 9th St. in Merced. Ground beef enchiladas in corn or flour tortillas are $ 15 per … Click to Continue »
Read More »Save Mart puts energy drink 51FIFTY back on its shelves
The drink was removed over concerns about the name Mental health advocates said the name was offensive 51FIFTY created campaign to raise awareness over mental illness … Click to Continue »
Read More »Dos Palos teachers rally to voice frustration at contract impasse
Teachers, other employees picket at school district office Rally held during new superintendent’s first day Teachers could strike next school year if no contract … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County District 2 forum
Merced County District 2 candidates give their closing statements Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at the Merced County Association of Realtors debate. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County insists its tax-sharing offer is ‘fair’
County officials say city of Merced is largest user of many services City says it can’t move on projects without an agreement City may ask for a third-party negotiator … Click to Continue »
Read More »North Valley rivers make ‘endangered’ list
No. 2 ranking on 2016 list for San Joaquin River and three tributaries National group says diversions have harmed San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Merced rivers River users defend diversions and worry about proposed flow increases … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced candidates call public safety top priority
A forum for Merced County District 1 and 2 was held Tuesday They talked crime, tax sharing, transportation … Click to Continue »
Read More »Delhi residents ask Merced County supervisors for more deputies
Shootings near schools cause concern about safety County lists law enforcement as top priority in midyear budget update Sheriff says department needs public to call in anonymous tips … Click to Continue »
Read More »Supervisors reject claims from family of inmate beaten to death
Alejandro Vega beaten in jail dormitory, found dead Sept. 20 Six fellow gang members accused of murder Vega’s parents file claims for unlimited damages, which were rejected by board … Click to Continue »
Read More »Costa honors Denim Day early at Valley Crisis Center in Los Banos
Rep. Jim Costa discusses prevention, progress at center Outlines work on Justice for All Reauthorization Act Center announces extended office hours and days starting May 1 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced victims of violence to come together Thursday
Ceremony will be held at noon Thursday at Veterans Memorial Park … Click to Continue »
Read More »Janitorial service worker sought after Turlock bank robbery
An employee of a janitorial service that cleans the Tri Counties Bank at 2900 Geer Road is wanted by police on suspicion of robbing the bank. About 9 a.m. Tuesday, … Click to Continue »
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