It’s state law that residences need heating and electricity, and the building has to be in good condition to be habitable . While this sounds straightforward, those who rent their homes sometimes struggle with landlords who are unresponsive and don’t make the proper repairs. That’s what happened to Candace Nilo, …
Read More »Her Husband Died By Suicide, So This Law Enforcement Wife Is Sharing His Story To Help Others
These days, Crystal Giles negotiates dinner options for her two kids alone. There’s Talon, her four-year-old son, and Riley, her eight-year-old daughter. Giles moves a plate of burritos out of the microwave for Talon, and eventually settles on pizza rolls for Riley. “That is way too many pizza rolls, little …
Read More »Merced County man says law enforcement officers killed his dog, urinated on his fence
A Dos Palos man says law enforcement officers have not explained why they came onto his property about a month ago, killed his dog and urinated on a fence. George … Click to Continue »
Read More »New Research On Autism: Growth Spurt Studied; Law Enforcement Needs Better Training
New research into autisim is revealing insights into early childhood development, and a growth spurt some suggest could be linked to autisim in young boys. That’s the takeaway from a new study profiled in the news publication Spectrum, by former Fresno Bee reporter Hannah Furfaro. She joined us on Valley …
Read More »Law Enforcement Torch Run brings together Merced County agencies to support Special Olympics
Public safety agencies from every corner of Merced County joined forces once again Wednesday morning for theLaw Enforcement Torch Run, an annual tradition geared toward supporting Special Olympics. As it … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County law enforcement struck blow to crime today. Can we expect more of this?
Suspects in the Planada, Le Grand and Winton areas got a rude awakening Friday after Merced County agencies performed a law enforcement sweep, rooting out felons with illegal weapons, warrants … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County law enforcement arrests 14 in sweep
The Merced County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies conducted probation checks and “zero tolerance” patrols in the Winton, Le Grand and Planada areas Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Tulare County Law Enforcement Double Down On Domestic Violence
Today marks the final day of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Across the United States, it’s estimated that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been physically abused by an intimate partner. Here in the San Joaquin Valley, law enforcement agencies receive 15-20,000 reports of domestic violence each …
Read More »In 40 years, what’s changed the most for law enforcement in Merced? Just ask Pat Lunney
Though many things in law enforcement have changed since Pat Lunney began his career with Merced Police Department in 1975, he said one thing’s stayed the same: “We’re responsible for … Click to Continue »
Read More »Protesters push Merced for law enforcement citizen review board, police training
UC Merced students and members of the Merced community called Monday for the City Council to set up citizen review boards, pay for bias training and made other demands in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County law enforcement run torch for Special Olympics
At least 40 law enforcement officers from about 10 agencies ran a torch across Merced County on Wednesday to raise money for the Special Olympics. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Lawsuit Filed Against KHSD In Law Enforcement Database Scandal
There some new developments in the unfolding story of alleged misuse of a confidential law enforcement database by members of the Kern High School Police Department and administration. Last week KHSD Police Chief Joe Lopeteguy, who is now on leave from his position, filed a lawsuit against the district. In …
Read More »Judge orders mental evaluation for Turlock man who shot at law enforcement
A judge on Monday ordered Kevin Mayhew, who is charged with attempted murder against law enforcement officers, to be evaluated for mental competency before he can enter a plea in … Click to Continue »
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