Suspect previously sentenced for auto theft Burglar alarm tipped off police … Click to Continue »
Read More »Police: Merced man arrested for attempted murder of 2-year-old daughter
Police found girl’s father, Gerardo Ruiz, child in closet with two open propane tanks Girl was not harmed Ruiz booked on suspicion of attempted murder … Click to Continue »
Read More »Science proves it: Girl Scouts really do make the world a better place
For decades, Girl Scouts have pledged to make the world a better place. Now there’s scientific proof that they do. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Study: Global cloud coverage shifting in ominous sign of climate change
When politicians talk of climate "uncertainty," they’re often casting doubt on things that are well understood: Warming is happening, and humans are responsible. … Click to Continue »
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Merced Mysteries & Minutiae: City will replant native trees after drought killed redwoods
City has removed more than 100 dead trees Redwoods died while city was under strict water cutbacks City plans to replant maple and ash trees that live well in drier conditions … Click to Continue »
Read More »Children write letters to veterans for Atwater event
Children in Merced wrote letters during summer classes They thanks veterans and service men and women The letters were part of Military Appreciation Day at Castle Air Museum in Atwater … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced’s M Street may get honorary Veterans Boulevard signs
The club heading up the effort says M Street can stay the official name Turlock did something similar in 2007 for University Way The city expects to hold a public hearing on Aug. 15 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Two die after car veers off road, lands in canal in Le Grand
Honda Accord traveling at high rate of speed Car completely submerged in canal … Click to Continue »
Read More »Florida’s algae problem stems from decades of Lake Okeechobee pollution
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The algae fouling South Florida beaches traces its origin to cattle ranches, farms and neighborhoods as far north as Orlando. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Tough to keep the world from warming when carbon is this cheap
Carbon markets, the free-enterprise solution to saving the world from global warming, are now in danger themselves. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Dos Palos man charged with murder in gang shooting
Jadira Bridget Torres Fuentes was shot and killed Monday Enrique Najera of Dos Palos was charged with murder Friday Second suspect in homicide sought by Merced County Sheriff’s Office … Click to Continue »
Read More »Former Golden Valley football player Javiya Evans slain in Oakland
Evans was fatally shot in North Oakland on June 23 He played on Merced College football team last fall Evans went to Oakland to be closer to his twin daughters … Click to Continue »
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