A high-ranking state firefighter with 24 years of experience was compelled to resign last month because his department believed he helped a fire captain cheat on a test that the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Has someone contacted you about your power bill in Merced? It might be a scam.
If you’ve been contacted recently about your power bill from the Merced Irrigation District you probably should check to make sure it’s legitimate. MID officials on Tuesday issued a warning … Click to Continue »
Read More »Teens beat up their Muslim classmate. Was it about race? Parents and police disagree
A Muslim teenage girl was badly beaten by a group of teens in a Boca Raton park Thursday afternoon. A video taken by a bystander went viral, prompting the question: … Click to Continue »
Read More »Details emerge about Modesto man FBI says planned attack for San Francisco’s Pier 39
Gordon Jameson says his only son, Everitt Jameson, is a kind, gentle, loving person and a peaceful practicing Muslim incapable of the crimes he’s been charged with in federal court. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s what you need to know about the ‘freeze watch’ in Merced County this week
Freezing temperatures are expected in Merced County this week. A Hard Freeze Watch goes into effect Wednesday night and lasts through early Friday morning, according to officials at the National … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s what the turkey giveaway in Los Banos was all about
Local developer and farmer Greg Hostetler talks about the meaning behind his annual giveaway. And the first person in line expresses what it means to her Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017 at the Los Banos Fairgrounds. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County residents with asthma should know this about burning wood, experts say
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District advises Merced County residents not to burn wood through the end of Tuesday as a health precaution, officials said in a statement. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Think Merced County gas prices are too high? This is why it’s about to get worse.
This weekend may be a good time to fill up your gas tank before a state tax hike goes into effect in Merced on Wednesday. The immediate increase will have … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced nurse goes to D.C to talk about aftermath of Hurricane Maria
Olivia Lynch, 36, was one of the 60 nurses sent to Puerto Rico to assist with disaster reliefs by the Registered Nurse Response Network, an organization with National Nurses United. She is going to Washington D.C on Thursday to speak to members in Congress about what she saw and what …
Read More »Here’s what experts are saying about the smog lingering in Merced County
Merced County residents who noticed the smoky air Monday afternoon and evening may have to get used to it, at least for the rest of the week. According to the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Her son’s murder nine years ago remains unsolved. This is what she’s doing about it.
Pete Duarte kept looking up as he read the accomplishments of Michael Riley Saturday, evoking memories of his good friend who was gunned down in 2008. “He taught me a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Her son’s murder nine years ago remains unsolved. This is what she’s doing about it.
Pete Duarte kept looking up as he read the accomplishments of Michael Riley Saturday, evoking memories of his good friend who was gunned down in 2008. “He taught me a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fresno Councilmember Bredefeld Apologizes For Comments About The NFL, Confederate Monuments
A Fresno City Councilmember is apologizing for remarks he made two weeks ago that some community members have interpreted as racially insensitive. Councilmember Garry Bredefeld found himself in hot water after wading into the controversy over NFL players kneeling during the national anthem. Bredefeld delivered a speech from the dais …
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