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The mother and stepfather of a 5-year-old Merced girl who suffered a head injury have been arrested on suspicion of child abuse, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday. Medical … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ambulance Abuse By “Super Users” In Fresno County Is Down 178 Percent – Here’s Why
When you call 9-1-1, you expect an ambulance to come and quickly. But in Fresno County, health officials say a relatively small number of people had been making that difficult, so-called ambulance “super users.” These are people who call for an ambulance ride frequently, sometimes hundreds of times a year, …
Read More »$10,000 donation to help victims of human trafficking, sexual and domestic abuse
A donation of $ 10,000 has reached the doorstep of the Valley Crisis Center in Merced for the third consecutive year. The Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has provided the extra … Click to Continue »
Read More »Long hours and ‘holes that let the wind in.’ Mexican workers allege abuse by Escalon dairy
Two undocumented Mexican immigrants are seeking to obtain class-action status in a lawsuit they have filed against an Escalon dairy that they say cheated them out of wages and subjected … Click to Continue »
Read More »Criminalizing climate change dissent? A new abuse of power
What issues matter the most to you this election? If you’re like most Americans, climate change either isn’t on the list or it comes in last. And that means Leonardo … Click to Continue »
Read More »Day care provider pleads not guilty in alleged abuse
A defense attorney representing a woman accused of abusing children at her Atwater daycare center said his client is not guilty. Maria Mortera, who runs Coco’s Daycare in Atwater, is … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced residents march to end the silence on domestic abuse
Nine years ago, Chris Jensen lost a “dear sweet friend” to domestic violence. Although he was unable to help her, he said, he continues to care for her son, Gabriel, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater day care shut down amid child abuse allegations
The owner of an Atwater daycare center is under investigation after reports surfaced accusing her of strapping a child to a toilet, punishing another for vomiting and bruising a child … Click to Continue »
Read More »California wardens retire amid prison abuse, suicide claims
The wardens at California’s two major women’s prisons have retired amid allegations of pervasive problems at both institutions, including sexual abuse of female inmates at one prison and suicides at the other. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Victim claims sexual abuse by Los Banos teachers in civil suit
Gary A. Bettencourt, Dusty Norris facing criminal charges of sexual relationships with underage students Victim claims to have met Bettencourt through a drama club, Norris through class Call from Bettencourt reportedly led victim to realize magnitude of relationships … Click to Continue »
Read More »Reported cases of elder abuse increase in Merced
June is Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month Merced County officials gather to speak about elder abuse Recognizing the warning signs of elder abuse is discussed … Click to Continue »
Read More »Girl’s family asks Stanislaus County judge not to further delay child abuse trial
Jeff Artemio Lopez accused of child abuse in 4-year-old stepdaughter’s death Pathologist: Adriana Jimenez had bruises all over her body and retinal hemorrhages Family wants second trial to begin soon, after seven years of waiting … Click to Continue »
Read More »Madera Animal Abuse
Abused and Neglected DogOn June 16th 2015 Ana Zarco turned over a small dog to the Madera Animal Rescue Shelter. The dog’s muzzle had been tightly wrapped with rubber bands severing the skin. The small dog had surgery and is making a full recovery and is being fostered with his …
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