Law enforcement and elected officials from Merced, Mariposa and Stanislaus counties speak against Prop 57, the governor’s public safety and rehabilitation act. … Click to Continue »
Read More »With Paris Agreement ratified, world needs to step up fight against climate change
The following editorial appeared in the Los Angeles Times on Friday, Oct. 7: The Paris Agreement on global warming cleared an important hurdle last week when several European countries added … Click to Continue »
Read More »Violence against Sikhs, Muslims, decried by leaders at Fresno State panel
Following the screening of a film about an attack on a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin that killed six worshipers in 2012, Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims reminded a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos school board member fights against recall
Recall election for John Mueller’s seat set for Aug. 23 Former fire captain Ray Martinez running as recall option Mail-in and voter booth ballots will be counted … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced deputies warn against helping gang homicide suspect hide
Jadira Bridget Torres Fuentes was shot and killed on Independence Day Jose Garcia Diaz Jr. has been charged with murder A warrant has been issued for his arrest … Click to Continue »
Read More »No verdict in battery, assault case against Livingston officer
Jurors did not reach decision on first day of deliberations Officer, accused of two felonies, has pleaded not guilty Defense says claimed victim exaggerated injuries … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County joins suit against gambling software provider
Pong Marketing alleged to provide gambling software to “sweepstakes cafes” in California State Supreme Court has found such internet gambling enterprises are unlawful Sweepstakes businesses estimated to generate $ 10 billion a year in revenue nationwide … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sex charges filed against Los Banos police officer, ex-teacher
Four felony counts, one misdemeanor count charged Thursday Dusty Norris was arrested Wednesday Allegations stem from his time as a teacher with the county Office of Education … Click to Continue »
Read More »Grand Cayman to release genetically modified mosquitoes in fight against Zika
Tourist alert: Genetically modified mosquitoes are coming to Grand Cayman. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Former student’s case against Fresno State to be revived
Plaintiff argues university punished him for his conservative political views University says student was threat to Latino students … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hearing set sex-crimes case against Los Banos teacher, girlfriend
Los Banos teacher charged with 13 felonies alleging a sex with students His 22-year-old girlfriend is charged with having sex with one student Both defendants have pleaded not guilty … Click to Continue »
Read More »Judge dismisses one of three charges against Livingston police officer
Officer has been accused of police brutality Judge dismissed misdemeanor charge, but two felony charges remain Officer, city of Livingston also face civil lawsuit … Click to Continue »
Read More »Family Loses Son to Drunk Driver, Speaks Against It
Flipping through the pages of a photo album, it feels like the tragedy happened just yesterday.A cute little boy, posing with the Easter bunny, family and friends. Nineteen years later, Ian Busby’s memory lives on. "I was able to hold him as he came into the world and I hold …
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