Becoming an adult is a challenging transition for anyone—but it can be especially hard for those with severe chronic diseases that, until recently, had been fatal. This is the story of one young adult undergoing some major life changes, and the doctors trying to pave a smoother path for people …
Read More »Modern Medicine Saved These Kids’ Lives—Now It’s Failing Them As Adults
Becoming an adult is a challenging transition for anyone—but it can be especially hard for those with sever chronic diseases that, until recently, had been fatal. This is the story of one young adult undergoing some major life changes, and the doctors trying to pave a smoother path for people …
Read More »The air in Merced is unhealthy. But it’s worse in other Valley counties, report says
Merced County residents experienced a greater number of days with unhealthy air in recent years, according to the annual State of the Air study. The study, released Wednesday from the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County’s unemployment rate the best it’s been since 2007
Despite a seasonal rise in the unemployment numbers, Merced County’s 12.6 percent rate in January was four-tenths of a percent lower than a year ago, labor market analysts said Friday. … Click to Continue »
Read More »It’s not all just drinking beer around the campfire for Moonshine Bandits anymore
The Moonshine Bandits are older, wiser and just as rocking. The duo, known for their distinctive outlaw hip-hop sound, are back with a new album that reflects their more mature … Click to Continue »
Read More »It’s hurry up and travel to just about everywhere during holiday break
With gas prices under $ 3 a gallon, Americans are traveling more for the holidays. The American Automobile Association projects a record 103 million people will journey at least 50 miles … Click to Continue »
Read More »It’s #FinalsWeek and these students’ tweets get straight As
College students across the country are getting ready to head home for the holidays. There is just one thing standing between them and break — #FinalsWeek. While no doubt some … Click to Continue »
Read More »It’s #FinalsWeek and these students’ tweets get straight As
College students across the country are getting ready to head home for the holidays. There is just one thing standing between them and break — #FinalsWeek. While no doubt some … Click to Continue »
Read More »Starbucks helping locals stay warm, and it’s not because of the lattes
Starbucks employees at the Olive Avenue location in Merced wanted to do something this holiday season to help the community. On Saturday they will be outside the store starting at … Click to Continue »
Read More »Who killed Mrs. Medeiros? It’s up to Buhach students to figure it out
About 90 students at Buhach Colony High School in Atwater spent the day Thursday collecting evidence at the crime scene of the grizzly “slaying” of the school’s instructional coach, Jennifer … Click to Continue »
Read More »Livingston first banned commercial cannabis — now it’s looking at diving in
With the electorate ushering in recreational cannabis use in the state, Livingston’s leaders are taking a second look at their policies related to the plants. The city passed an ordinance … 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 »Wonder what it’s like to be a Merced cop?
Merced Police Department is offering the latest round of the Citizens Police Academy, when regular people experience police-like training, in September. Police Chief Norman Andrade uses the program to help … Click to Continue »
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