Dozens of emergency responders are in training today at the Merced County Fairgrounds, preparing for a scenario they hope will never happen. The active-shooter drills began early this morning and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sinkhole closes Madera city street
Madera police say the roadway collapse may have been caused by recent rains Schnoor Street is expected to be closed for some time for repairs … Click to Continue »
Read More »Turlock, Ceres could take next step on water treatment plant
Engineering firm could get $ 2 million contract to refine water demand, construction cost, other details Tuolumne River water from TID would reduce cities’ reliance on wells Long-discussed plant would likely boost water bills … Click to Continue »
Read More »Since DDT ban, peregrine falcons rebound in Yukon River cliffs
Half a century ago, when DDT was widely used in much of the United States, conventional wisdom held that peregrine falcons nesting in the cliffs of Alaska’s upper Yukon River were too far away from where the pesticide was used to be harmed by it. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Amtrak train splits car in two when driver ignores signals near Madera
Driver sustained major injuries None of the Amtrak passengers were harmed Train was checked and OK’d to continue on its route … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater man arrested in sex-crimes investigation
22-year-old man booked into Merced County Jail on multiple felony counts Police say suspect was already wanted on unrelated felony assault warrant … Click to Continue »
Read More »Dos Palos Teachers Rally
Dos Palos teachers picket the school district office April 11 to push for a larger pay increase. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced a ‘big winner’ in weekend storm
Rainfall was 250 percent of average for April 30 percent chance of rain on Wednesday and Thursday Yosemite National Park’s waterfalls thundering … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced leaders say no progress in tax-share agreement with county
Merced says there’s been little progress with county The last agreement had its sunset in December 2014 County says Merced its biggest user of social services and the judicial system … Click to Continue »
Read More »2 Central Catholic students arrested on hate crime charges in threatening video
Both suspects’ homes and third location searched Firearm recovered from one home … Click to Continue »
Read More »Kingsburg High to allow teachers to carry guns on campus
Under new policy, select employees can carry concealed firearms to class Staff will undergo training, background checks State law gives superintendents authority to allow guns on campus … Click to Continue »
Read More »Kingsburg High to allow teachers to carry guns on campus
Under new policy, select employees can carry concealed firearms to class Staff will undergo training, background checks State law gives superintendents authority to allow guns on campus … Click to Continue »
Read More »Tietjen appointed as top Merced educator
MCOE board split on Tietjen and competitive process in March Board voted 3-2 to appoint Tietjen during Monday special meeting Tietjen will shadow Steve Gomes until Gomes retires in December … Click to Continue »
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