Pacific Gas & Electric is reporting a power outage to more than 500 customers in central Merced. The outage began about 2:45 p.m. and is affecting 588 customers between Olive … Click to Continue »
Read More »Feinstein talks about helping ‘scared’ farm workers move toward legal status
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein talked Tuesday about her renewed effort to move undocumented farm workers toward legal status. The California Democrat is co-sponsoring a bill that she said is especially … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County continues to grow about as fast as the state
Merced County’s six cities grew — some faster than others — last year, according to state analysts. The county grew by 1.1 percent and topped out at 274,665, adding more … Click to Continue »
Read More »Kids are raping kids at school. Here’s why schools often don’t do anything about it
Chaz Wing was 12 when they came after him. The classmates who tormented him were children, too, entering the age of pimples and cracking voices. Eventually, he swore under oath, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Seeing the forest for the trees: What one oak tells us about climate change
It is the time we wait for all winter, as spring’s first green leaves unfurl. The joy we feel is the thrill of a new season, kicked off by the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gustine school trustees respond to criticism about bond management, transparency
Trustees on the Gustine Unified School District governing board clashed with each other and members of the public Wednesday night over criticisms of the board’s transparency and district management of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sushi restaurant owner sorry for Facebook post about Hispanic diners
Steve Wayte, owner of Roll One For Mi, a sushi restaurant in northeast Fresno, held a news conference March 12, 2017 to address statements he made on Facebook against Hispanics which were then shared by former Fresno County Supervisor Henry R. Perea. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Police talk about strange hit-and-run homicide near Saint Agnes hospital
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Read More »Sister talks about Destiny Borges’ death at Yosemite
Bethany Borges talks about her sister Destiny’s death at Yosemite National Park. Destiny, who grew up in Ceres, was killed by a fallen tree. (Joan Barnett Lee/jlee@modbee.com) … Click to Continue »
Read More »3D Imaging Could Answer Fundamental Questions About Valley Fever
A Phoenix-based laboratory is capturing detailed images of the fungus that causes valley fever, hoping to better understand how it works. The research could shed light on why the disease spreads at higher rates for Americans of African, Filipino and Mexican descent than others, said Bridget Barker, an assistant professor …
Read More »Merced to talk about marijuana dispensaries, crime stats at meeting
Hiring a marijuana dispensary consultant and the city’s latest crime statistics are on the agenda for Tuesday’s regular Merced City Council meeting. The council will meet at 7 p.m. at … Click to Continue »
Read More »At The World Ag Expo Farmers Remain Optimistic About Trump, But Wary
The 50th Annual World Ag Expo in Tulare has now officially come to a close. The massive fair draws farmers and agricultural professionals from all over the world to check out the newest in farm equipment and technology as well as cut deals and make professional contacts. This year, the …
Read More »Merced Students Learn about Mosquitoes and Safety
Students at Peterson Elementary School in Merced enjoyed a special science lesson Tuesday morning. Representatives from the Merced County Mosquito Abatement District visited three classrooms to teach third graders all about mosquitoes. They spoke about the diseases the insects can spread, their life cycle, and how our immune systems respond …
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