An argument among Norteno gang members escalated this week at the Merced County jail with three people sent to the hospital, including one man who was stabbed, the Merced County … Click to Continue »
Read More »A Modesto doughnut shop ranks among 15 best in nation. Can you guess which?
Its regular customers already say Mr. T’s is the best doughnut shop in Modesto. Now they can say it’s among the best in the nation. In recognition of National Doughnut … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County had more jobs in March, but jobless rate still among highest in state
There were 1,000 more jobs in Merced County in March than a year ago, pushing the unemployment rate down to 12.2 percent, the lowest March rate since 2007, labor market … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced among fastest-growing counties in the state, report says
A growing UC Merced footprint and one of the youngest populations in the state put Merced County in the third spot for fasting growing counties in California, according to the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Wet Seal locations in Modesto, Merced among closures
Another retailer is shutting its doors. Wet Seal, which operates stores in Vintage Faire Mall in Modesto and at the Merced Mall, will close all of its stores. According to … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced grad student among missing in deadly Oakland warehouse fire
A graduate student at UC Merced is among the missing after Friday’s deadly fire in an Oakland warehouse. Jennifer Mendiola, 35, was due to graduate from UC Merced in 2017, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sac State graduate among missing in Oakland warehouse fire that has claimed at least 33
Firefighters sifted painstakingly through the ashes and rubble of an Oakland warehouse Sunday, looking for the remains of those still missing in one of the deadliest structure fires in recent … Click to Continue »
Read More »2014 nuclear accident in N.M. ranks among costliest in US history
When a drum containing radioactive waste blew up in an underground nuclear dump in New Mexico two years ago, the Energy Department rushed to quell concerns in the Carlsbad desert community and quickly reported progress on resuming operations. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County teen birth rate falls, but still among state’s highest
California teen birth rates have declined to record-low levels, and while the central San Joaquin Valley continues to have higher rates, Merced County is trending lower than many other Valley … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced campus ranks among best for scholarships
The Good Call 2016 Best Schools for Scholarships Report has ranked UC Merced No. 8 out of 4,000 U.S. public colleges and universities for earning scholarships. The report examined the … Click to Continue »
Read More »County Pulse: Financial, domestic problems common among regular pot smokers, study says
Long-term study followed people from birth to adulthood Heavy users have difficulties with personal finances, work, relationships Authors discuss whether alcohol use is more harmful than cannabis … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced’s state Assembly district among state’s most partisan
District 21 is sixth from the top of the list of fewest independent voters California has 80 state Assembly districts Coastal and Southern California districts have more independent voters … Click to Continue »
Read More »Security, Community Involvement Among Topics in Fresno State Forum
It was a first for Dr. Joseph Castro in his time as president of Fresno State. Tuesday night, he welcomed any and all members of the community, hoping for comments, concerns and suggestions. He did not have to wait long, though the tone of the meeting was extremely positive. "It …
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