District attorney and sheriff say supervisors have done nothing to address gang violence Sheriff’s office attributes high vacancy rate to low wages amid record-high crime years Supervisors say they have approved staffing increases, plus equipment and project funding … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater, Merced County support half-cent tax
Atwater City Council voted 3-2 to support it on Monday Merced County supported it 4-0 on Tuesday The measure will continue to make the rounds to other cities; Merced is next … Click to Continue »
Read More »Every 15 Minutes program highlights dangers of drunken driving at Delhi High School
Every 15 Minutes program highlights dangers of drunken driving at Delhi High School … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County supervisors recognize outstanding volunteers
Event is tradition to mark April as National Volunteer Month Eight individuals, two groups honored for their service … Click to Continue »
Read More »Reacting to Flint crisis, EPA launches US drinking water study
The public health crisis caused by high lead levels in Flint’s water and the toxic algae blooms in Lake Erie in recent years are among the threats being cited by federal environmental officials who called for a comprehensive look at how to better protect the nation’s drinking water Tuesday. … …
Read More »DA criticizes Merced County leaders
For the third-straight year, Merced County District Attorney Larry Morse II said county leaders are not funding law enforcement enough. He spoke during a board of supervisors meeting on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced man convicted in sexual assaults on seven women
Attacks were reported between 2011 and 2014 All seven victims testified in two-week trial in Merced County … Click to Continue »
Read More »A note of thanks: Merced children honor veterans with letters
Merced children write letters of appreciation to pair of Central Valley veterans John and Richard Fries joined dozens of veterans aboard Monday’s Honor Flight to D.C. The Fresno brothers were two of five siblings who served the country … Click to Continue »
Read More »NPR report shows Merced schools spend below average on students
Merced school districts spend roughly $ 8,000 per student School funding depends largely on local property tax More money does not necessarily mean higher student achievement … Click to Continue »
Read More »Couple celebrate wedding by honoring doctor who saved groom’s life
Without Dr. Joerg Schuller a man would not have made it to his wedding day A plaque was given to honor the doctor … Click to Continue »
Read More »Bomb squad called out for suspicious package
A container was placed near a bush by an individual The police called the bomb squad to confirm further suspicions Sgt. Joe Weiss confirmed the package was related to a treasure hunting game … Click to Continue »
Read More »67 Valley veterans take Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
Vets to see key memorials … Click to Continue »
Read More »Turlock police seek clues in weekend shooting death
A Turlock man was shot to death Saturday night at an apartment complex next to Donnelly Park. Turlock Police responded to a shots fired call in the apartment at … Click to Continue »
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