Mariposa Fire Mountain Community Fire Information
Adventure Risk Challenge connects underserved students to outdoors Students spend five weeks in Yosemite backpacking, kayaking, climbing, learning … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced company applies to add homeless facility downtown
The year-old company would revamp a downtown motel The permanent supportive housing would be called Esperanza, the Spanish word for “hope” Project is still in its early stages of approval … Click to Continue »
Read More »Average snowpack could prolong California water conservation
Merced watershed about average, leaving Lake McClure below average Snowpack provides one-third of state’s water El Niño drenched north, left Southern California mostly dry … Click to Continue »
Read More »First-graders accused of plotting to poison classmate
3 Alaska students planned to use silica gel to poison classmate’s lunch, report says Overlooked detail: Gel packets said ‘do not consume’ but were not poisonous Police investigated and declined to file charges … Click to Continue »
Read More »Kite festival to breeze into Livingston
The fifth annual celebration of kites and recreation is Saturday It’s been known to draw thousands of visitors Kites, pie-eating contest, performances and other attractions are planned … Click to Continue »
Read More »Flames damage store in downtown Merced
Crew contained the flames to a single building The fire caused about $ 100,000 in damages, firefighters said … Click to Continue »
Read More »Open house will update high-speed rail work in Madera
April 20 event focuses on two-mile extension north to Avenue 19 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Toddler found safe in Fresno after she’s taken in stolen car
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office looking for 2006 Silver Honda Accord Girl found about two blocks from where car taken at Pleasant and Belmont avenues … Click to Continue »
Read More »Mendota man dies after struck by WaveRunner on San Joaquin River
Melvin Mendez, 25, died from his injuries after the March 27 crash … Click to Continue »
Read More »Is algebra an unnecessary stumbling block in US schools?
Book argues that required algebra has become an unnecessary stumbling block for students Professor emeritus argues that, at most, only 5 percent of jobs make use of algebra and other advanced math courses Many U.S. educators say math just needs to be taught more effectively … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fresno police arrest man, teen in beating of 68-year-old Sikh man
Police recommend hate-crime enhancement FBI assists with investigation … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sanger High teacher on losing side of U.S. Supreme Court decision
Antonin Scalia’s loss from Supreme Court hands teachers union a victory … Click to Continue »
Read More »Chukchansi tribe looks to Congress to stop North Fork casino
Congressional delegation weighing ideas to stop North Fork’s casino plan near Madera Proposition 48 referendum opposing tribal compacts cited as reason to reject casino plan Oroville congressman will propose legislation that also targets Yuba City casino project … Click to Continue »
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