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Read More »Hub Walsh, Merced County District 2 incumbent
Merced County District 2 incumbent Hub Walsh talks about his run for reelection. (April 2016) … Click to Continue »
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Woman saw tree falling from her front window It crushed fence, damaged trailer … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced high schools get new principals
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At House hearing, officials say permitting process dampens clean generation of electricity PG&E official claims years of delays, millions of expenses before licenses are granted A caution: a dam in the wrong place can hurt wildlife, recreation and traditions … Click to Continue »
Read More »Tree struck by lightning falls in Merced
Linda Bunker describes what she saw as a tree outside her South Merced house was struck by lightning and came crashing down during a brief storm on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Delhi High School students stage crash for DUI-awareness program
Delhi students learn importance of sober driving Staged crash portrays ‘deaths’ of two seniors Event to continue with staged ‘funeral’ for victims … Click to Continue »
Read More »50 books every kid should read by age 12
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