The fungal disease valley fever is most common in dry, desert areas of California and Arizona, and diagnoses tend to spike after dust storms and dry, windy weather. What’s less common is more than one case of the disease in the same family. As part of our first-person series My …
Read More »Report: California fish face extinction on increased level unless trends change
Nearly half of California’s diverse types of native salmon, steelhead and trout are headed toward extinction in 50 years unless environmental trends are reversed, a team of scientists warn in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Trump will face seawall of opposition in California over his drilling order
President Donald Trump painted a golden future of “great wealth” and “great jobs” powered by oil pumped from the ocean floor as he signed an executive order Friday to consider … Click to Continue »
Read More »Yucky and dangerous: This cosmetic has something you don’t want on your face
The California Department of Public Health is warning flea-market shoppers who purchased facial creams that La Tia Mána and another unlabeled cream have tested positive for high levels of mercury, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Lead poisoning prevention, oil spill cleanup face cuts at EPA
The Trump administration is proposing to slash funding for grants to prevent lead poisoning, climate change research and criminal enforcement against polluters as part of its plan to reduce funding … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County father accused infant’s death set to face a jury
Jury selection began this week for the trial of a 27-year-old Merced County man accused of murder and child cruelty in the 2015 death of his infant son, according to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County almond farmers face uncertain season with wet weather, unlimited surface water
Between the weather and the prospect of having unlimited irrigation water, Merced County farmers and agriculture experts aren’t sure what to expect from this year’s almond crop. “It’s a little … Click to Continue »
Read More »With program in limbo, Merced parents face child care shortage
An extended-day program for students in the Merced City School District faces possible elimination for a second time as officials say they need to raise rates to cover expenses. Elimination … Click to Continue »
Read More »Q&A: County supervisor candidates face off in runoff election
District 2 Lee Lor, 34, Merced, executive director of the Merced County Education Fund What differentiates you from your opponent? Integrity, accountability, action, modern skills, advanced training, experience, age and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Dos Palos football players face felony charge in hazing case
Criminal charges were filed Thursday afternoon against three Dos Palos varsity football players in connection with an alleged hazing incident, the Merced County District Attorney’s Office confirmed. The three players, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Man shot in the face in Merced
A 38-year-old man was shot in the face late Sunday in Merced, the Police Department reported. The victim, whose name was not released, was flown to a regional hospital for … Click to Continue »
Read More »Planada man slashed in face with knife, suspect sought
A 29-year-old Planada man was slashed in the face by a man with a knife Friday afternoon at a market on Sutter Street, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Should students face criminal charges for senior pranks?
Senior pranks are supposed to be harmless fun by outgoing students Many are costing schools hundreds of dollars School officials are reacting by choosing to settle it with law enforcement rather than punish students on their own … Click to Continue »
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