The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno has been under pressure the last few months to release its own list of priests who have been acccused of sexual abuse. Although a list hasn’t been released yet, the diocese is rolling out a settlement program for survivors. Some attorneys who represent survivors …
Read More »Merced County bridges, highways closed because mudslides, flooding
Various highways and bridges in Merced and Mariposa counties were shut down on Thursday because of flooding and mudslides, California Highway Patrol reported. Caltrans recently shut down N Cunningham Road … Click to Continue »
Read More »These Merced County parents were arrested because their kids missed school, DA says
Eight Merced County parents have been arrested this month for failing to send their children to school, according to the Merced County District Attorney’s office. The arrests come about two … Click to Continue »
Read More »30 million of us got high blood pressure today – because the guidelines were changed
The nation’s heart experts tightened the guidelines for high blood pressure Monday, a change that will sharply increase the number of U.S. adults considered hypertensive in the hope that they, … Click to Continue »
Read More »30 million of us got high blood pressure today – because the guidelines were changed
The nation’s heart experts tightened the guidelines for high blood pressure Monday, a change that will sharply increase the number of U.S. adults considered hypertensive in the hope that they, … Click to Continue »
Read More »School cancels Halloween festivities because the holiday isn’t ‘inclusive’ enough, principal says
Kids at a Massachusetts school won’t be painting their faces and donning creative costumes this year after administrators decided to cancel the Halloween celebration. According to CBS Boston, Boyden Elementary … Click to Continue »
Read More »Dozens march in Merced because ‘there is no excuse for domestic abuse’
Dozens of people showed up to Courthouse Park in Merced and marched down M Street to Applegate Park to support survivors of domestic abuse on Wednesday Oct. 4, 2017. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Valley Crisis Center is working with community members to support and shed awareness …
Read More »10 Merced parents were arrested because they didn’t send their kids to school, DA says
Ten Merced parents were arrested last week as part of a countywide truancy sweep targeting parents who are failing to send their children to school, the Merced County District Attorney’s … Click to Continue »
Read More »About 1.6 million dry erase boards recalled because they can cut users
Cutting pain might be the last sensation associated with dry erase boards seen in schools, on family refrigerators and kids’ room walls. But laceration threat caused approximately 1.6 million Write … Click to Continue »
Read More »PayPal is discriminating against me because I sell guns, Merced businessman says
Bay Area technology firms are discriminating against a Merced shop owner because he sells guns, according to his attorney. Blair Gladwin, who has a federal license to sell firearms, filed … Click to Continue »
Read More »Home prices continue to climb because of demand in Merced, Los Banos
Limited supply and growing demand led home prices in Merced County to jump 6.6 percent in December, outpacing the state average, according to housing data tracker CoreLogic. Merced County’s growth … Click to Continue »
Read More »Got milk? You could get cash back because farmers slaughtered cows to drive up prices
If you bought milk or dairy products in California, Kansas, Missouri or 12 other states from 2003 to now, you may be eligible for a little cash. The money is … Click to Continue »
Read More »Starbucks helping locals stay warm, and it’s not because of the lattes
Starbucks employees at the Olive Avenue location in Merced wanted to do something this holiday season to help the community. On Saturday they will be outside the store starting at … Click to Continue »
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