The dense fog in Merced might have let up on Monday afternoon, but meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Hanford say the chance of rain is likely toward the … Click to Continue »
Read More »This Merced man has been convicted of possessing child pornography three times
A 47-year-old Merced man with a history of possessing child pornography will spend the next four years in prison following his third such conviction during the last three years. Lawrence … Click to Continue »
Read More »They’ve been legally growing weed for medicine. Merced County wants to pull the plug
With degenerating discs in his back, Adam Pluguez of Merced County lives with daily pain and lack of mobility, but the medical cannabis he grows outside helps him get by. … Click to Continue »
Read More »18-year-old man killed in officer-involved shooting in Atwater has been identified
A man shot and killed Tuesday by Atwater police has been identified as 18-year-old Ezekiel Juan Duran, the Merced County Coroner’s Office said Wednesday. Duran was identified as the man … Click to Continue »
Read More »It’s been more than 2 years since Merced cab driver was killed. Family ready for trial
A jury has been selected for a trial set to begin Friday in the 2015 death of a well-known taxi driver and former Dos Palos police officer. Joseph E. Castrillo, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Update: Missing 13-year-old girl has been located, Ceres police report
Ceres police reported that Vanessa Zendajas, 13, was found safe Tuesday afternoon, three days after she went missing. Details on where she was found were not immediately available. Police had … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced child killed in crash outside Bakersfield has been identified
A child killed over the weekend in a crash outside Bakersfield was identified Tuesday as Baby Lamya Stelly-Whitelow, a 7-year-old Merced girl. The child’s name and age were confirmed Tuesday … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘High-Risk Pools’ Have Been Tried Before In California. Did They Work?
California’s Republican congressmen were crucial to getting the American Health Care Act passed through the U.S. House of Representatives last week. One change to that bill was key in getting the support of at least one of those congressman: additional money for something known as ‘high-risk pools’. However, they are …
Read More »Expert says studies show fall could have been fatal for Gustine baby
Though it’s rare, it’s possible for a 2-foot fall to create as much force on an unprotected baby’s head as two football players slamming into each other, according to an … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County’s unemployment rate the best it’s been since 2007
Despite a seasonal rise in the unemployment numbers, Merced County’s 12.6 percent rate in January was four-tenths of a percent lower than a year ago, labor market analysts said Friday. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced cyclist, whose arrest was caught on video, has been charged
He was riding on a Main Street sidewalk Officers said he would not provide ID or submit to arrest A video of the arrest has circulated on YouTube … Click to Continue »
Read More »April has been deadliest month ever for endangered Florida panthers, with 9 killed
This April will go down as the bloodiest month yet for the Florida panther. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Chicago to start testing water in homes where children have been poisoned by lead
With public officials across the nation under fire for downplaying the health risks posed by lead water pipes, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s administration is moving to start testing tap water in the homes of children poisoned by the brain-damaging metal. … Click to Continue »
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