Benavídez had a heart attack, battled leukemia and suffered two strokes over the years. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Valley towns fall short of water conservation in warmer, drier February
Water suppliers allowed to reduce conservation standards Suppliers can cite population growth, local climate California saved 23.9 percent for the nine-month period ending in February … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County on-ramp closure tonight
As part of a project on state Department of Transportation utility work, the Atwater Boulevard onramp to southbound Highway 99 will be closed from 9 p.m. Monday through 5 a.m. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced officials worry wage hike will cause unemployment
Nearly 60 percent of Merced County workers will be impacted, according to study Uneducated, those who lack skills will be impacted the most, UC Merced economist says Minimum wage increase may cause some Valley residents to leave, small businesses to close … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County volunteer nominations
The Merced County Board of Supervisors has extended its deadline for nominations for exemplary volunteers within the community. All nomination forms must be received by 5 p.m. Tuesday April 5. … Click to Continue »
Read More »No-kill shelter benefit in Merced County
The Merced SPCA art and bake sale is 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday April 2 at the shelter, 1021 E. Childs Ave. Food and raffle drawings are planned. Proceeds benefit the … Click to Continue »
Read More »White teachers and black teachers have different expectations for black students
Black teachers’ expectations for black students are 30–40% higher than non-black teachers’ Study raises questions about whether teachers’ biases could be holding back black students … Click to Continue »
Read More »$31 candy theft could send man to prison for life
Louisiana suspect has five prior theft convictions Prosecutors charge suspect under statute that boosts theft to felony ‘Isn’t this a little over the top,’ judge asks … Click to Continue »
Read More »Texas ‘one person, one vote’ case upheld by Supreme Court 8-0
2 Texas plaintiffs challenged state district lines based on total population Texas and Obama administration objected to excluding nonvoters Latinos, minority groups and voting rights groups hail the ruling … Click to Continue »
Read More »51Fifty drink name controversy burning up lots of energy
51Fifty drink pulled from Save Mart shelves after woman complains product name demeans those with mental illness Company owners establish track record of using energy drink to fund autism awareness, youth programs Says he’ll do the same to promote mental health issue awareness, but brand name stays … Click to …
Read More »Two separate shootings reported in Delhi
Merced County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two shootings in Delhi that occurred Sunday and in the early morning hours of Monday and left one 16-year-old boy injured. The first shooting … Click to Continue »
Read More »Beyer High team earns berth at world championships
Iron Patriots win on heart, for mentorship of young teams Win a surprise – first team in the area to go to the international level Robotics team needs to earn money for travel to highest competition … Click to Continue »
Read More »Modesto City Council starts discussion on X-Fest’s future
Annual music festival draws thousands to downtown, boosts sales for restaurants, bars But some restaurants and businesses hurt, close during one-day event Police concerned about crime, ability to provide adequate security … Click to Continue »
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