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California is often at odds with the Trump administration, and the latest battleground could be in the issue of managing the state’s precious water supply. At the same time the state’s water board is considering major cuts to water sent to farms and cities, the Trump administration is taking its …
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 »Central Valley ‘Hot Shots’ Headed to Puerto Rico
A group of Central Valley ‘Hot Shot’ firefighters are getting ready to head to Puerto Rico to help that island after hurricane Maria. The Madera County-based crew is being asked to help clear trees and other debris that are still clogging roads across the island. Crane Valley Hot Shot Captain …
Read More »Stockton man stole gear from fire crews headed to Detwiler Fire, officers say
At least some of the firefighting equipment stolen earlier this week from crews battling the Detwiler Fire has been recovered, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. Deputies began looking … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ethan Morse suit against county, sheriff’s detectives headed to trial
Ethan Morse, son of Merced County District Attorney Larry Morse II, will take to trial his claims that he was falsely arrested and maliciously prosecuted in connection to a 2013 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Green Valley Charter School headed to state after county board denies renewal appeal
Supporters of a troubled Los Banos charter school lost a critical bid to save their program on Monday when the Merced County Board of Education refused an appeal to renew … Click to Continue »
Read More »She wanted a blanket to comfort her mom during chemo; now they’re headed to Disneyland
A mother recently diagnosed with cancer stood in the Atwater High School gymnasium Friday, holding her daughter’s face in her hands and smiling as tears welled up in her eyes. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gang violence prevention money headed to Merced
Governor approved funding to fight gang violence in Merced County Other funding also would aid small police departments … Click to Continue »
Read More »Livingston principal headed to Harvard
William Marroquin came to the U.S. at 9 years old from Guatemala This summer he will begin a doctorate program at Harvard Marroquin hopes his story inspires Central Valley students … Click to Continue »
Read More »CA Triplets Headed to M.I.T.
Triplets from Newport Beach are celebrating their acceptance into the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Claire, Edward and Christopher Goul reportedly excelled in and out of the classroom, and are excited to be going to M.I.T. together. Just under 8 percent of applicants get in. The Goul’s grandfather taught at …
Read More »Local Spelling Champ headed to Scripps National Competition
Porterville’s Sameera Nasseem Hussain is in Maryland, ready to compete for a national spelling bee title. The sixth grader at Westfield Elementary says she likes to play basketball, and enjoys math and biology. One day she hopes to become a neurologist. Preliminaries begin Wednesday morning. The finals are Thursday. Good …
Read More »Valley Leaders Headed to D.C. To Find Drought Relief
Fresno County leaders are headed on a five day trip to Washington D.C. that could have an impact on the Valley for decades. The Fresno Council of Governments organizes the trip and calls it One Voice. Two dozen public officials and business owners from Fresno County will meet with Congressmen …
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