The air in Merced, which is bad on its best days, could get worse in coming days as a number of wild fires burn around the Valley, according to the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s what you need to know about the weather this weekend in Merced County
Another triple-digit heat wave is in store for Merced County, according to forecasters, but this one isn’t expected to last as long. Temperatures will be the highest on Friday and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced tenants locked out of shuttered complex. ‘I don’t know what we’re going to do’
The future remains unclear for Merced tenants now without a home after their apartment complex was shuttered more than a week ago, several tenants said Tuesday. They expressed little hope … Click to Continue »
Read More »Do you know this man? He’s wanted by Los Banos police
The Los Banos Police Department hopes you can help find a 33-year-old Los Banos man whose alleged crimes include grand theft auto, evading officers, possessing a controlled substance and failing … Click to Continue »
Read More »Water may be at risk for more than 1,000 Gustine-area residents. Here’s what we know
Residents in about 1,200 Gustine homes are advised to boil their drinking water until further notice after a water main broke near Highway 33 on Wednesday night. An 8-inch main … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ready for some fireworks? Here’s what you need to know in Merced County
Dangerous fires go hand in hand with illegal fireworks, Merced County Fire officials said. The use of illegal fireworks has always been an issue in Merced County, said Mark Lawson, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Do you know this man? Los Banos police say he attacked a 57-year-old woman
Los Banos police are seeking the public’s help to identify a man they say beat a 57-year-old woman earlier this month on East Pacheco Boulevard. Investigators on Monday released two … Click to Continue »
Read More »Know a superstar under 40 in Merced who deserves to be recognized? We need your help
We’ve all heard the bad news about Merced County’s “brain drain” – the discouraging pattern where our best and brightest young adults skedaddle after high school to pursue opportunities in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Scorching temperatures on the way to Merced. Here’s what you need to know
Triple-digit highs are expected through much of next week in Merced and the San Joaquin Valley, according to forecasters. Highs are expected to surpass 100 degrees Saturday and remain high … Click to Continue »
Read More »Diabetic? Hot weather is not your friend. What you need to know.
When the weather heats up, so does your risk of heat-related health issues — dehydration, heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Paying attention to the heat is especially important if you have a chronic illness such as diabetes. Here’s what diabetics need to know about staying healthy in the heat. … …
Read More »5 things to know about the CBO’s report on Paul Ryan’s ACA replacement
Republicans have a plan to replace Obama’s Affordable Care Act, and the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has some harsh critiques for it. But at the same time, conservative Republicans have some harsh critiques for the Congressional Budget Office. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Everything you need to know about the weather this weekend in Merced
Temperatures in Merced will continue to warm over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Hanford. Saturday and Sunday are expected to reach the high 90s, said meteorologist … Click to Continue »
Read More »What to know if you’re applying for a passport through Merced County services
If you intend to apply for a passport through Merced County’s recently revived service, Registrar of Voters Barbara Levey asks that you plan ahead and be prepared before visiting her … Click to Continue »
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