On the same day President Donald Trump announced the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris climate accord, environmentalists took consolation in the closure of three large coal-fired power plants – … Click to Continue »
Read More »It might seem like he’s just walking his dog. He’s really fighting crime.
A new Elk Grove program, Paws on Patrol, has frequent dog-walkers on high alert as they complete their usual routes around their neighborhoods. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced felon jailed after admitting he’s a gang member and has a gun
An admitted gang member was jailed Thursday afternoon after Merced police confiscated a shotgun and ammunition during a search warrant. Officers with Merced Police Department’s Gang Violence Suppression Unit received … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced names new chief. And, he’s first chief of Hmong descent at any UC campus
UC Merced named a new chief of police effective immediately, officials said Wednesday. Chou Her is the first person of Hmong descent to lead a public safety agency at any … Click to Continue »
Read More »In drought years, this man promised to drill wells and never showed up. Now he’s in jail.
A Eureka man was arrested last week on a warrant alleging he collected money from Merced County residents for wells he never drilled at the peak of the drought. Edward … Click to Continue »
Read More »Filmmaker is named one of the ‘best of the best.’ And he’s from Merced
Many who grow up in Merced feel the need to go elsewhere, especially if they want to create art. But filmmaker Rodrigo Reyes says his experience in the Valley gave … Click to Continue »
Read More »Livingston officer says he’s made decision on council seat – but it’s a secret
Livingston Councilman-elect Wapinder Kang said he’s made a decision on whether he’ll be a councilman or police officer but will not reveal his decision until speaking with the city attorney, … Click to Continue »
Read More »11-month-old boy dies after he’s left unattended in car at Fresno complex
An 11-month-old boy who was found unconscious in a black car parked in an apartment complex in central Fresno Tuesday has died, police said. The child, who was being cared … Click to Continue »
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