Cornelio Torres Jr. agreed to plea deal last month Defendant now says he had inadequate attorneys David Hernandez gunned down in December 2012 … Click to Continue »
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Los Banos council to meet on vacant city manager position
The Los Banos City Council will discuss its city manager position during a special session this evening. The meeting starts 5 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 520 J … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced contractors cited for operating illegally, state investigators say
A sting on March 16 and 17 yielded 13 citations Those cited were working without a license Contractors State License Board recommends consumers research contractors online … Click to Continue »
Read More »Two people killed in Los Banos crash identified
One victim was a 54-year-old Newman woman The other driver was a 32-year-old man from Los Banos Drugs, alcohol not suspected in crash, CHP says … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater leader of ‘student-aid fraud ring’ sentenced
The woman stole more than $ 370,000 in loans and grants, authorities said She applied for student-aid money for those not intending to attend school Authorities described her as the ringleader … Click to Continue »
Read More »Turlock business owner sentenced for tax fraud, structured cash transactions
A 34-year-old Turlock business owner was sentenced Monday to three years and one month in federal prison for structuring cash transactions and filing false tax returns, the U.S. Attorney’s Office … Click to Continue »
Read More »Turlock Unified will appeal Denair boundary decision
Turlock board plans to take the case to Sacramento Land means $ 1 million in fees, $ 750,000 in ongoing revenue for schools Key issues are Denair Unified’s finances and families’ community ties … Click to Continue »
Read More »Around Town (03/22/16)
Rummage sale Merced Relay for Life’s annual rummage sale is set for 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 2 at the Merced High School parking lot on the corner of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Brigitte Bowers: Is the school’s C-average policy alienating?
Having teammates, coaches connects at-risk kids to school community Being involved in sports can shed a more positive light on school Kids shouldn’t lose school connections due to academic failure … Click to Continue »
Read More »Turlock farmers market operator confirms withdrawal
Nonprofit won’t continue fighting for-profit competitor Hopes for collaboration unravel Both sides say the other dug in heels … Click to Continue »
Read More »Modesto rape victim speaks out about attacker, a wanted parolee
Matthew Deante Morgan twice cut off his ankle monitor Convicted of rape, he has failed to register as sex offender … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced council irked by HSR changes
Merced’s stop would be complete in 2029 instead of 2022 Local representatives were not allowed in on the process … Click to Continue »
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