A man facing trial in a Madera County double manslaughter case is a fugitive after missing a February court appearance and will be sought on a $ 200,000 warrant, District Attorney … Click to Continue »
Read More »After Los Banos rejects charter renewal, Green Valley board must choose how to proceed
Green Valley Charter School officials are fighting to keep the school open for the 2017-18 school year. The Los Banos Unified School District board’s governing board last Thursday voted 4-3 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Earthen dam in Madera County in danger of failing after rain
An earthen dam on the Lewis Fork north of Yosemite Forks is in danger of failing, Madera County officials reported at 2:42 p.m. Tuesday. The National Weather Service, which issued … Click to Continue »
Read More »DeVos confirmed as secretary of education after VP Pence breaks tie in Senate
The Senate confirmed Betsy Devos as secretary of education on Tuesday, with Vice President Mike Pence casting a tiebreaking vote. It was the first time in the nation’s history that … Click to Continue »
Read More »Eman Ali arrives to U.S. after delayed by Trump order
Eman Ali, 12, and her father Ahmed, arrive to San Francisco International Airport on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2016 after being stuck in Djibouti for more than a week because of an executive order signed by President Donald Trump. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos man, daughter reach California after delayed journey from Yemen
Twelve-year-old Eman Ali smiled from ear to ear Sunday evening as she walked through San Francisco International Airport, finally by her sister’s side and eager to be with her family … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos man, daughter may be returning home after judge’s ruling on Trump travel ban
An immigration lawyer said there was good news Wednesday morning for a Yemen-born Los Banos man who effectively has been stuck overseas with his 12-year-old daughter due to the travel … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced to get two new retail spots on Olive after vacant buildings demolished
The two vacant three-story buildings on Olive Avenue near M Street are to be demolished in the coming months to make way for a pharmacy and coffee spot, the city’s … Click to Continue »
Read More »Oakdale High School teacher arrested after allegations of alcohol-fueled party
An Oakdale High School teacher has been arrested on charges she hosted a party over the weekend where juveniles were served alcohol. Leandra Spence, who is a special education teacher, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Chowchilla woman arrested after DUI crash, police say
At least one person suffered minor injuries after the motor home in which the person sat was struck by a drunken driver in Chowchilla, police said Saturday. Details were sketchy, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Police: Ceres man hit victim with car after sexually assaulting her
A Ceres man was arrested Friday on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman and then hitting her with his vehicle. The incident took place Tuesday when, authorities say, Miguel Angel … Click to Continue »
Read More »Frank Carson makes first court appearance as lawyer after release from jail
Prosecutors are asking a judge to decide whether defense attorney Frank Carson can represent his client in a Modesto murder case. Carson faces a murder charge in an unrelated case; … Click to Continue »
Read More »McCabe will continue on Livingston council after winning appointment
The Livingston City Council appointed Alex McCabe to fill a vacant seat this week after a winning candidate declined to serve as a council member. Council members voted unanimously Tuesday … Click to Continue »
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