Mariposa Fire Mountain Community Fire Information
Two people were jailed Tuesday during an investigation into prostitution at a 16th Street hotel in Merced, the Police Department reported. Rebecca Jean Fusselman, 32, admitted to engaging in prostitution … Click to Continue »
Read More »Foothill Fire (Lake County)
CAL FIRE and Lake County firefighters are on scene of a vegetation fire in the area of Foothill Drive at Country Club Drive in the community of Lucerne. The fire is burning in grass and brush and is approximately 60 acres in size. Forward rate of spread of the fire …
Read More »UC Merced grant expands research for undergrads
A $ 500,000 grant came to UC Merced from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation It’s for expanding research for undergraduates The program is aimed at historically underrepresented groups and first-generation college students … Click to Continue »
Read More »Santa Nella family files wrongful death claim vs. Sheriff’s Office
Siolosega Velega-Nuufolau was shot dead by Merced County deputy in December The confrontation was the second in which Velega-Nuufolau held knives in ‘threatening manner’ Merced County District Attorney’s Office found shooting justified … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos school board member fights against recall
Recall election for John Mueller’s seat set for Aug. 23 Former fire captain Ray Martinez running as recall option Mail-in and voter booth ballots will be counted … Click to Continue »
Read More »Turn on the grow light: Merced sets allowances for medical cannabis
There will be four dispensaries when regulations are in order The dispensaries can deliver from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Advocates for marijuana patients praised the decision … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Chamber honors Abbate, Pistoresi as man and woman of the year
Abbate’s Alia Corp. operates McDonald’s franchises in Central Valley Pistoresi is a Merced College professor and active supporter of chamber Chamber installed Robert Dylina as new chairman … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced will move forward with cannabis dispensaries
The council voted to develop its own medical marijuana regulatory system It will allow indoor growing as well … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced food bank stands by new director despite Modesto trouble
Bill Gibbs was hired by the Merced County Food Bank in February Gibbs involved in Modesto SCAP deal that FBI investigated Gibbs and food bank officials note no investigation resulted in criminal charges … Click to Continue »
Read More »Retail, housing project up for review by public in Merced
Merced Gateway took early steps forward a year ago The public can review the environmental impact report and write up comments It could go before the Planning Commission as early as November … Click to Continue »
Read More »Feather Fire (San Diego County)
Feather Fire Incident Information: Last Updated: July 18, 2016 2:45 pm Date/Time Started: July 18, 2016 1:08 pm Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE San Diego County: San Diego County Location: off of El Capitan Truck Trail, south of Ramona Estimated – Containment: 50 acres
Read More »Gang members jailed for gun possession
Police found a 9mm handgun and ammunition at a residence Two men released from jail, one remains in jail … Click to Continue »
Read More »The ozone hole is finally on the mend
The following editorial appeared in the Chicago Tribune on Sunday, July 17: … Click to Continue »
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