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A Merced woman allegedly shot by her adopted father told a Merced County jury on Thursday her father sexually assaulted her many times going back to when she was in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Remember The Two Medical Schools Coming To Fresno County? Now It’s Just One
A year ago, two universities were vying to open the first medical school in the San Joaquin Valley . On Wednesday, one took a big step forward—while the other fizzled. California Health Sciences University on Wednesday broke ground on a new campus in Clovis , which is slated to house …
Read More »This market sold 18-year-old beer, then her sister, 14, died in crash. License suspended 20 days
The liquor license of a store that sells alcoholic beverages in central Fresno was suspended for 20 days by state officials after an 18-year-old woman was involved in a crash … Click to Continue »
Read More »Wolves on a plane: How a sanctuary pulled off rewilding 4 critically endangered pups
It was just before 5 a.m. and four critically endangered wolves were tucked under a seat on a commercial flight from St. Louis to Arizona. The Mexican wolf puppies, one … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘The system is broke.’ Decorated teacher says Merced Union fails to protect victims
A highly decorated veteran teacher blasted Merced Union School District officials Wednesday in a fiery public speech, saying when she asked an administrator for protection from a coworker she was … Click to Continue »
Read More »Breeding wolverine heralds comeback in Washington’s Cascades
The first breeding female wolverine has been documented south of Interstate 90 in modern times, confirming a comeback for the charismatic carnivore in the Cascades. Renowned for their agility, power … Click to Continue »
Read More »South Merced advocacy group demands answers in police use-of-force investigation
Advocates of people of color said Wednesday they “want answers” following the arrest of William Colbert, a black man who said he was unnecessarily beaten by Merced police. The South … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced detective involved in non-injury crash, police say
No injuries were reported in a crash involving a Merced police detective on Wednesday, according to police. Detective Don Varney was heading west on 22nd Street around 10 a.m. as … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ethan Morse trial ends, Merced County on hook to pay $526K for falsely arresting DA’s son
Nearly four years after Ethan Morse was falsely arrested on a murder charge, his federal civil rights trial ended Tuesday with a Merced County Sheriff’s lieutenant and a detective denying … Click to Continue »
Read More »Livingston PD, CHP arrest repeat DUI suspect with help from large, hairy companion
The Livingston Police Department’s horse-mounted units are good for connecting with the community at events such as Sunday’s Cinco de Mayo Festival, Chief Ruben Chavez said. But on Sunday, one … Click to Continue »
Read More »Thousands have died of opioid overdoses. Merced joins lawsuit against drug makers
Merced County is one of 30 California counties suing opioid makers and distributors in a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, according to the law firm handling the case. Dallas-based Baron & … Click to Continue »
Read More »Do They Bite, Or Don’t They? Common Myths And Misconceptions About “Debug Fresno”
Debug Fresno is a pilot project aimed at developing a technique to control a nasty species of invasive mosquito known as Aedes aegypti. It involves releasing millions of mosquitoes infected with wolbachia, a naturally occurring bacteria, in three test areas in Fresno and Clovis. It may seem like a paradox, …
Read More »Skip jury duty in Merced County? You’re not off the hook. Here’s what to expect
More people have been failing to show for jury duty in Merced County, officials said. So Merced Superior Court judges are increasingly taking action. Merced County judges Carol Ash and … Click to Continue »
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