Gang member Nathaniel Munguia booked on suspicion of possession of weapons as felon Police are looking for Justin Brazil … Click to Continue »
Read More »From trading cards to the Giants – Nerland’s baseball life
Central Catholic grad begins 28th season with San Francisco Nerland likes current status as senior advisor and scout His behind-the-scenes work netted Cueto and Samardzija … Click to Continue »
Read More »Kids, teachers and parents struggle with how to learn from presidential campaigns
It’s a campaign that looks more like a cafeteria food fight than a civics lesson Where are the teachable moments? Events have sparked conversations about civility and effective communication strategies … Click to Continue »
Read More »Most of Merced’s homeless originated from county, report says
About 80 percent lived in Merced County before becoming homeless About as many still think of county as home Many have family, friends and other ties to the county … Click to Continue »
Read More »Two children taken from filthy Ceres home with no running water
Children hadn’t eaten since breakfast the day before Home contained only rotten food Parents found to be under the influence of methamphetamine … Click to Continue »
Read More »Diggin’ In: Garden stalwarts from the other side of the globe
Art by day…magic by night. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Former Stanislaus sheriff’s deputy convicted of stealing from jail inmate fund
Jose Pacheco stole using inmate prepaid debit cards Sheriff’s investigation into stolen money led to arrest Judge orders defendant to pay restitution, do jail time … Click to Continue »
Read More »Turlock farmers market operators walk away from bidding war
Council votes 4-1 to encourage collaboration between two sides But nonprofit managers, stung by for-profit competition, say they’re done with politics … Click to Continue »
Read More »Audit shows Atwater’s progress in recovery from deficit
Audit delivered Monday was reminder of difficult times Deficits are being paid down, officials said City will brainstorm ways to increase revenue … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sewage plants are failing to kill lethal superbugs unleashed from hospitals
Every day Southern California hospitals unleash millions of gallons of raw sewage into municipal sewers. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Medical marijuana advocate evicted from Merced dispensary; deputies seize dozens of ‘illegal plants’
Owner of Kiona’s Farm’acy was evicted for failing to pay rent During eviction, deputies found 61 marijuana plants growing in homemade greenhouses … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced unemployment up from December, down from last year
The 12.8 percent jobless rate in January rose compared to December, but fell compared to a year ago The county lost 2,600 jobs between December and January … Click to Continue »
Read More »Rescue gear stolen from volunteer fire department
A volunteer fire department has fallen victim to a thief. Someone broke into a truck that belongs to the Mountain Valley Volunteer Fire Department in Dunlap. The thief took close to 15-thousand dollars of equipment that’s supposed to help the mountain community. "It’s all locked up now but you can …
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