About nine out of every 10 people charged with a felony or misdemeanor in Merced County in 2017 were not able to afford an attorney. Nearly eight of those individuals … Click to Continue »
Read More »Want a free turkey? Here’s where you can get one in Merced County
A Merced County Thanksgiving tradition continues next week during local farmer and developer Greg Hostetler’s free turkey giveaway in Los Banos and Merced. For the past six years, Hostetler has … Click to Continue »
Read More »California promises free community college tuition, but how will it pay?
Weeks after Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 19, which waives fees for first-time freshmen at California community colleges, officials in the Los Rios Community College District are wondering where the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Poor students will get free tampons and pads at California schools
In an effort to keep poor students attending class during their periods, California schools will provide free tampons and pads. Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday signed Assembly Bill 10, requiring … Click to Continue »
Read More »A Gustine man just wanted a free puppy. But it was a scam that cost him thousands.
Puppies may be adorable but don’t let them bait you into a scam, the Gustine Police Department said Thursday. An unnamed Gustine resident filed a police report Wednesday afternoon after … Click to Continue »
Read More »New pizza shop coming to Merced County. Here’s how to get free pizza.
Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza is opening its doors to Los Banos residents next week. The LeBron James-backed pizza chain will open at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at 1335 W. Pacheco Blvd., in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Need to reach loved ones in Mexico? This company offers free calls, texts after quake
AT&T is offering free data, calls and text messages in Mexico through the end of Thursday in response to yesterday’s devastating earthquake that killed more than 200 people. In a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Free Food Disposal
Mariposa County Solid Waste and Recycling is providing free food waste disposal for the Detwiler Fire.
Read More »7-Eleven continues free Slurpee tradition on 7/11
7-Eleven stores across the country are giving away free Slurpee drinks to celebrate the convenience store chain’s 90th birthday. This marks the 16th straight year 7-Eleven has given out its … Click to Continue »
Read More »No license? No problem. Saturday, July 1, is a free fishing day in California
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife offers two free fishing days this year, July 1 and Sept. 2. While all fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits, gear restrictions, report card requirements, fishing hours and stream closures remain in effect, anyone can fish without purchasing a fishing license. …
Read More »Moana, Batman and many wizards make up a lineup of free shows in Merced
Free movies in the park return this Friday in Merced. The wave of eight movies appropriate for all ages begins at dusk on Friday with Disney’s “Moana,” a story about … Click to Continue »
Read More »Bay Area man accused of murdering woman found in trash bin may be free on bail this week
A Merced Superior Court judge on Tuesday agreed to reset bail for a San Francisco man who is accused of murdering a Chinese woman involved in human trafficking and dumping … Click to Continue »
Read More »Free document shredding at Central Valley Community Bank locations
Central Valley Community Bank will host its 11th annual free document-shredding events at banks throughout the San Joaquin Valley April 11 through May 24. The Merced branch, located at 3337 … Click to Continue »
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