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UC Merced has selected Plenary Properties Merced to develop the 2020 Project, an ambitious plan to nearly double the physical capacity of the campus within the next four years. Subject to approval from the UC Board of Regents, here’s a glimpse of what’s to come. (UC Merced) … Click to …
Read More »Spikes seized, investigation launched into ‘bloodless’ bullfights in Stevinson
Numerous “spikes” and “nails” were confiscated Monday The instruments believed to harm animals during “bloodless bullfights” Merced sheriff announces investigation … Click to Continue »
Read More »Wax museum pumps life into history at Merced school
The students researched and portrayed historical figures Pilot Amelia Earhart, Egyptian Pharaoh Cleopatra and nuclear physicist Albert Einstein were just a few … Click to Continue »
Read More »As shrubs expanded into a warming Arctic, moose followed
Shrubs expanding northward into a warming Arctic – and growing taller as they did – paved the way for moose to expand their range northward too. … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced Connect: Researchers dive into big data to predict NBA winners
Before you place any bets on the next NBA playoff games, take a look at UC Merced professor Harish Bhat’s Twitter account. He’s tweeting daily predictions based on an innovative … Click to Continue »
Read More »Kite festival to breeze into Livingston
The fifth annual celebration of kites and recreation is Saturday It’s been known to draw thousands of visitors Kites, pie-eating contest, performances and other attractions are planned … Click to Continue »
Read More »Deputies: Hilmar man says wanted to go to jail, so he broke into bank
Motive remains under investigation Nothing was reported stolen or missing Deputies say it’s not uncommon for some to want to go to jail … Click to Continue »
Read More »Modesto man chasing suspected robbers crashes into house
A man chasing four people suspected of robbing his 13-year-old son’s cellphone lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a house in southeast Modesto on Tuesday evening. Melissa Neal … Click to Continue »
Read More »59th annual Western Stampede rides into Chowchilla
Rain did not dampen the spirits of the cowboys and cowgirls who brought a herd of steers down Robertson Boulevard on Friday. The Cattle Drive kicked off the 59th annual … Click to Continue »
Read More »County hopes to turn blighted hospital into mental health care hub
Building on 13th Street has been vacant since 2010 Mental Health Department hopes to renovate building and centralize services there Crisis residential unit will be established in building once project is approved … Click to Continue »
Read More »Police: Alleged drunken driver crashes into Atwater canal
Jordan Bell, 38, was listed in critical condition Wednesday in Modesto Crash reported Tuesday night on Commerce Avenue in Atwater … Click to Continue »
Read More »Police: Winton man crashed into 3 cars while driving drunk
Suspect taken to Merced hospital with head injury Several thousand dollars in damages estimated Suspect has been cited twice in recent months for public intoxication, records show … Click to Continue »
Read More »Two Dead After Van Crosses Into Amtrak Train’s Path
Two people are dead after a train and a van collided Wednesday morning in Fresno County. It happened around 10:10 a.m. on Conejo near Peach Avenue about eight miles west of Kingsburg. The Amtrak train was carrying 177 people, and none of them were injured. The two men in the van have not been …
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