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American Legion Post 83 plans a Mother’s Day Spring Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 7 at the Veterans Memorial Building, 939 W. Main St. Cost is $ 50 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Falasco speaks out on drug arrest, denies any wrongdoing
Dominic Falasco was arrested Sunday on suspicion of methamphetamine possession Falasco told the Sun-Star the alleged narcotics were not his Says he planned to destroy the drugs, was helping friend and client … Click to Continue »
Read More »New project removes tattoos that branded women as property
Fresno is major hub for the sex trade Police say majority involved in prostitution are victims who were targeted Victims like Arien Pauls not alone in surviving beatings, death threats: ‘It’s happening right here in our backyard’ … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC adds resident students, diversity; Merced campus expects little change
Systemwide, schools saw 15 percent increase in offers to California high school seniors There were gains in Latino, African American offers UC Merced draws diverse campus and few nonresidents already … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fresno police search for suspect in garden tool stabbing
Sirvon Beasley, 31, also hit the 62-year-old victim in head with pole or bat, police say … Click to Continue »
Read More »Patterson man threatened to “hunt down” deputy
Suspect spit on two deputies … Click to Continue »
Read More »Bee Audio: Q&A with Geragos, others about Scott Peterson case
An unfinished full-length documentary focusing on the Scott Peterson case played Saturday night at the American Documentary Film Festival in Palm Springs. Peterson was convicted of killing his wife, Modesto’s … Click to Continue »
Read More »Honor guard escorts fallen Coast Guardsman to Turlock
Denair service member killed in accident in Hawaii Turlock public safety officials arrange procession Services for young father of one set for Thursday … Click to Continue »
Read More »Applications being accepted for Dairy Princess contenders
Winner will represent industry in 11-county area … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fresno civil-rights activist Ben Benavídez dies
Benavídez had a heart attack, battled leukemia and suffered two strokes over the years. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Valley towns fall short of water conservation in warmer, drier February
Water suppliers allowed to reduce conservation standards Suppliers can cite population growth, local climate California saved 23.9 percent for the nine-month period ending in February … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County on-ramp closure tonight
As part of a project on state Department of Transportation utility work, the Atwater Boulevard onramp to southbound Highway 99 will be closed from 9 p.m. Monday through 5 a.m. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced officials worry wage hike will cause unemployment
Nearly 60 percent of Merced County workers will be impacted, according to study Uneducated, those who lack skills will be impacted the most, UC Merced economist says Minimum wage increase may cause some Valley residents to leave, small businesses to close … Click to Continue »
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