Scientists have some sobering news about the future of our planet: Even if humans manage to meet the temperature target set forth in the Paris climate change agreement, record-breaking weather … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County firefighter was headed to fight a blaze. He ended up in the hospital
A Merced County firefighter suffered minor injuries in a rollover accident in a Cal Fire engine just outside Merced city limits, according to the California Highway Patrol. A firefighter was … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced Researcher Continues Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, antibiotic resistant bacteria cause around 2 million infections and 23,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. Researchers across the globe are working to combat this growing problem, and a team at UC Merced recently published a study contributing some …
Read More »Voter rights fight brewing in Atwater? City council stuns staff, rejects district map
Atwater appeared to be on its way to having districts for local elections until a vote this week put the change on hold, if not ended it altogether. The City … Click to Continue »
Read More »Man on drugs brought knife to fight a guy armed with a ninja sword, police say
Two men face possible assault charges in connection with a violent altercation last week that Atwater police described as a drug-fueled sword fight. Investigators initially were told two men suffered … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced DREAMers, supporters take DACA fight with Trump to City Hall
Audio of the Merced City Council meeting usually echoes through City Hall. But on Tuesday, chants in support of the federal Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program and against … Click to Continue »
Read More »Police: Atwater man stomps on brother’s head in fight over jewelry
An argument over jewelry between two Atwater brothers landed one of them behind bars early Friday facing possible assault charges, the Police Department reported. Investigators said 27-year-old Timothy Niehaus repeatedly … Click to Continue »
Read More »How should Merced County spend $2.5 million it just got to fight homelessness?
Stanislaus and Merced counties each will receive $ 2.5 million to tackle homelessness in their communities. The money is included in California’s new $ 183 billion budget, which Gov. Jerry Brown signed … Click to Continue »
Read More »3 inmates injured in fight at the Merced County jail
A fight Thursday night at the Merced County jail sent three inmates to the hospital, the Sheriff’s Office confirmed. Few details were immediately available. The inmates, whose names were not … Click to Continue »
Read More »Local charter school had worst test scores in city. A fight to keep it open goes to court
Green Valley Charter School officials are hoping the courts will force the Los Banos Unified School District to renew its embattled charter and keep the school alive. A hearing is … Click to Continue »
Read More »US backs away from California pollution fight
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Trump administration is backing off its threat to revoke California’s unique authority to set its own tough pollution standards for cars and trucks – rules that … Click to Continue »
Read More »They Built It, But Couldn’t Afford To Run It—Clean Drinking Water Fight Focuses On Gaps In Funding
This is the third installment in our series Contaminated, in which we explore the 300 California communities that lack access to clean drinking water. When we began the series , we introduced you to the community of Lanare, which has arsenic-tainted water while a treatment plant in the center of …
Read More »California governor now a leader of US climate fight
SACRAMENTO, Calif.–When California Gov. Jerry Brown flew across the Pacific four years ago to meet with leaders and business executives in China, the world seemed much different. President Barack Obama … Click to Continue »
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