Gary Jantz could’ve been killed on Valentine’s Day when his truck slammed into a utility pole in Livingston. The downed power pole dropped live electrical lines on top of his … Click to Continue »
Read More »Victim in Merced County homicide mystery was from Modesto, deputies say
A man found dead last week on the side of a rural road in Merced County has been identified, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office reported Friday. The body of 34-year-old … Click to Continue »
Read More »News Digest 4/12/18 – Yosemite Fee Hike, Delano Murder, Tulare Supes
Parks Fee Hike The National Park Service has backed off its plan to raise entrance fees at popular parks like Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon to $ 70. Under a revised plan announced Thursday, the new entrance fee would be $ 35.00 starting June 1. The park service says the …
Read More »Fresno City Council Candidate Brian Whelan Gets FPOA Endorsement
One candidate for a key Fresno City Council race has earned a big endorsement from local law enforcement. District 7 candidate Brian Whelan announced Thursday he has the support of the Fresno Police Officers Association. Damon Kurtz is president of the FPOA . “We did an interview process, spoke to …
Read More »Trump targets smog standards, ordering EPA to make it easier for companies to comply
President Donald Trump took aim at federal air quality standards Thursday, directing the Environmental Protection Agency to relax restrictions on state governments and businesses that have been key to cutting … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced’s multimillion dollar renovation underway as demolition begins downtown
Part of the old El Capitan Hotel began to come down on Thursday, showing some of the first signs of a changing face for downtown Merced. The former apartment building … Click to Continue »
Read More »He climbed into Merced homes and stole property as the residents slept, police say
A Merced man was in custody Thursday accused of burglarizing multiple homes, according to police. Police arrested 19-year-old Kobe Maynard about 10 a.m. on Wednesday, alleging the man was involved … Click to Continue »
Read More »Dead whale ingested 64 pounds of plastic and waste
A young sperm whale that washed ashore in Spain had 64 pounds of waste and plastic inside its stomach. Scientists said that the garbage – mostly plastic, plus pieces of … Click to Continue »
Read More »New Poll: Majority Of Valley Residents Support More Air Pollution Regulations
A new public opinion poll from Fresno State indicates that a majority of valley voters would support new anti-air pollution regulations. The survey from the university’s Institute for Leadership and Public Policy found that 53 percent of registered voters said they would support more restrictions on residents and businesses to …
Read More »New rules would make it easier to find oil –– and noisier for whales
The search for offshore oil begins with a boom. Before the oil rigs arrive and the boring begins, operators need to fire intense seismic blasts repeatedly into the ocean to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater man charged in third car theft in five months, investigators say.
An Atwater man has been charged with car theft for the third time in five months, the Merced County District Attorney’s Office reported on Wednesday. The office filed felony charges … Click to Continue »
Read More »Steak n’ Shake pulls the plug on plans for a Merced restaurant
Burger lovers, grab a tissue and dab the corners of your eyes because it looks like Merced’s not getting a Steak n’ Shake as previously planned, according to city staffers. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s why the number of Merced County ‘neglected pools’ could bring more mosquitoes
If mosquitoes are hovering over your green swimming pool, it’s time to drain the water for the good of the community, abatement officials said. The Merced County Abatement District recently … Click to Continue »
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