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The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy hosted a water summit Tuesday featuring 200 organizations that are committed to conservation and adaptation, including the UC Water Security and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Around Town (03/23/16)
Meetings with Gray Assemblyman Adam Gray, D-Merced, will host public coffee meetings where constituents can speak with him in a casual setting about state and legislative issues that affect the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Defendant tries to withdraw no contest plea in Turlock slaying
Cornelio Torres Jr. agreed to plea deal last month Defendant now says he had inadequate attorneys David Hernandez gunned down in December 2012 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos council to meet on vacant city manager position
The Los Banos City Council will discuss its city manager position during a special session this evening. The meeting starts 5 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 520 J … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced contractors cited for operating illegally, state investigators say
A sting on March 16 and 17 yielded 13 citations Those cited were working without a license Contractors State License Board recommends consumers research contractors online … Click to Continue »
Read More »Two people killed in Los Banos crash identified
One victim was a 54-year-old Newman woman The other driver was a 32-year-old man from Los Banos Drugs, alcohol not suspected in crash, CHP says … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater leader of ‘student-aid fraud ring’ sentenced
The woman stole more than $ 370,000 in loans and grants, authorities said She applied for student-aid money for those not intending to attend school Authorities described her as the ringleader … Click to Continue »
Read More »Turlock business owner sentenced for tax fraud, structured cash transactions
A 34-year-old Turlock business owner was sentenced Monday to three years and one month in federal prison for structuring cash transactions and filing false tax returns, the U.S. Attorney’s Office … Click to Continue »
Read More »Turlock Unified will appeal Denair boundary decision
Turlock board plans to take the case to Sacramento Land means $ 1 million in fees, $ 750,000 in ongoing revenue for schools Key issues are Denair Unified’s finances and families’ community ties … Click to Continue »
Read More »Around Town (03/22/16)
Rummage sale Merced Relay for Life’s annual rummage sale is set for 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 2 at the Merced High School parking lot on the corner of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Brigitte Bowers: Is the school’s C-average policy alienating?
Having teammates, coaches connects at-risk kids to school community Being involved in sports can shed a more positive light on school Kids shouldn’t lose school connections due to academic failure … Click to Continue »
Read More »Turlock farmers market operator confirms withdrawal
Nonprofit won’t continue fighting for-profit competitor Hopes for collaboration unravel Both sides say the other dug in heels … Click to Continue »
Read More »Modesto rape victim speaks out about attacker, a wanted parolee
Matthew Deante Morgan twice cut off his ankle monitor Convicted of rape, he has failed to register as sex offender … Click to Continue »
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