Two people died and several others were injured Sunday when a van and a truck collided head-on on Highway 59 near Canton Road south of Merced, according to the California … Click to Continue »
Read More »Valley Author Pens “Zoot Suit” Novel For Young Adults
Seventy five years ago this month, the streets of Los Angeles turned violent in an event that came to be known as the Zoot Suit Riots. The cause is still unclear, but we know this: for 10 days in 1943, white service members attacked young Latino men on the streets …
Read More »Where can adults buy marijuana in Merced County? One city looks to be at the center
Merced County leaders are preparing for the rollout of state marijuana regulations, which will allow dispensaries around California. Your access to a recreational cannabis seller depends on where you live. … Click to Continue »
Read More »2 adults, 3 pups make a wolf package deal in Northern California
A recently discovered gray wolf pack is now the second-known family of the endangered species to call the Northern California wilderness home, state wildlife officials confirmed Wednesday. Known as the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Modern Medicine Saved Their Lives As Kids—Now It’s Failing Them As Adults
Becoming an adult is a challenging transition for anyone—but it can be especially hard for those with severe chronic diseases that, until recently, had been fatal. This is the story of one young adult undergoing some major life changes, and the doctors trying to pave a smoother path for people …
Read More »Modern Medicine Saved These Kids’ Lives—Now It’s Failing Them As Adults
Becoming an adult is a challenging transition for anyone—but it can be especially hard for those with sever chronic diseases that, until recently, had been fatal. This is the story of one young adult undergoing some major life changes, and the doctors trying to pave a smoother path for people …
Read More »Empower Program offers training, guidance for young adults in Merced County
If you’re a young adult, out of high school and unsure of what your next step in life will be, the Empower Program could provide some guidance. The program offers … Click to Continue »
Read More »Four adults, one business cited for selling booze to minors
Four adults and one business were cited before the holiday weekend for selling alcohol to minors in a sting operation, Merced police reported. The Police Department used minor decoys Friday … Click to Continue »
Read More »3 adults, 3 businesses sold booze to minors in sting, police say
Merced Police Department ticketed three adults and three businesses will face penalties for selling alcohol to minors during sting operations, police reported. During the operations conducted in July, minor decoys … Click to Continue »
Read More »MCOE offers program to shape young adults’ career plans
Program offers support and mentors for young adults Participants set up a career plan, get job training and work experience … Click to Continue »
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