He was rushed to hospital but severity of burns not known Incident happened in front of hundreds of students … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ailing dog found with stuffed polar bear in stomach
A veterinarian helped save the life of an ailing New Mexico dog after discovering the source of the pup’s pain — a 6-inch long, 2-inch wide stuffed polar bear. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fresno man sentenced to prison for abusing his dog, Princess
Prosecutors say pit bull had fractured skull Tyrell Harris, 32, will pay dog’s medical bills as part of sentence Harris also can’t own, possess or reside with any animal for 10 years … Click to Continue »
Read More »Modesto man chasing suspected robbers crashes into house
A man chasing four people suspected of robbing his 13-year-old son’s cellphone lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a house in southeast Modesto on Tuesday evening. Melissa Neal … Click to Continue »
Read More »Livingston police given statewide recognition
Community policing award given out yearly Police partnered with county, school officials Livingston beat out police departments in Long Beach, Menlo Park … Click to Continue »
Read More »Diggin’ In: Garden stalwarts from the other side of the globe
Art by day…magic by night. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Living Smart: How to stage a home in 15 minutes
Keeping the house clean, tidy and show-ready can seem like a never-ending task. Yet, that’s exactly what you’re expected to do once you list your house on the real estate market. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Weed abatement important to prevent fires
Merced County fire chiefs are poised to ramp up their weed-abatement efforts after heavy El Niño rains have encouraged growth of weeds that, coupled with lingering drought conditions, could be for an ugly fire season. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Food sustainability and diversity are topics of UC Merced lectures
Thursday’s lectures on campus are free and open to anyone Lecture on diversity and interdisciplinarity is first of new series … Click to Continue »
Read More »Former Stanislaus sheriff’s deputy convicted of stealing from jail inmate fund
Jose Pacheco stole using inmate prepaid debit cards Sheriff’s investigation into stolen money led to arrest Judge orders defendant to pay restitution, do jail time … Click to Continue »
Read More »Turlock baby in fair condition after pit bull attack
The six month old girl who was bitten in the face by the family’s pit bull remained hospitalized Wednesday and listed in fair condition at UC Davis Medical Center. Turlock … Click to Continue »
Read More »Around Town (03/17/16)
Grant application The Wahnetta Hall Trust Fund, disbursed by Merced City Council, is taking applications for the $ 1,240 available this year for a program or concert in Applegate Park. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Turlock farmers market operators walk away from bidding war
Council votes 4-1 to encourage collaboration between two sides But nonprofit managers, stung by for-profit competition, say they’re done with politics … Click to Continue »
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