Prosecutors are asking a judge to decide whether defense attorney Frank Carson can represent his client in a Modesto murder case. Carson faces a murder charge in an unrelated case; … Click to Continue »
Read More »New Year’s Eve makes for one of the busiest nights for Merced police officers
When Merced police Sgt. Robert Solis received the first report of gunshots on New Year’s Eve night, he hoped nobody was injured. Unfortunately, Solis said, at least one shot struck … Click to Continue »
Read More »In Trump era, scientist makes speaking out his duty
In the two decades since Ben Santer helped write an international report linking global warming and human activity, he’s been criticized by politicians, accused of falsifying his data and rewarded … Click to Continue »
Read More »Helping Hand’s online site makes it easy to support local families in need
As so much of what we do has gone digital – from “hanging out” with friends and family and holding “virtual” meetings to banking online and taking classes remotely – … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced sheriff’s SWAT team makes 2 arrests in Dos Palos
An 18-year-old Dos Palos man was arrested Friday by the Merced County Sheriff’s SWAT Team in connection with a string of alleged armed robberies in Santa Clara, authorities confirmed. Terence … Click to Continue »
Read More »What makes a good Merced College president?
College is gathering input on what skills next leader should have Meetings this week have garnered more opinions than last week Residents want approachability, communication and a focus on veterans … Click to Continue »
Read More »Who makes the best doughnuts in Merced?
Donut Pros is a local doughnut delivery business Donut Pros will hold contest on National Doughnut Day, June 3 Four doughnut shops in Merced will vie for bragging rights … Click to Continue »
Read More »CSU Stanislaus makes federal list for low-income success
Turlock campus noted for high student percentage attending, graduating, going on to get jobs Report coincides with Obama plan for $ 5.7 billion in college bonuses for success Bonuses depend on Congress passing funding … Click to Continue »
Read More »Madera Ranchos man makes unique smokers out of barrels
Garth Richards builds smoker barrels at his home His top-selling barrels are Oakland Raiders- and San Francisco 49ers-themed Richards has a degree in entrepreneurship from Fresno State and does radio sales for Spirit 88.9 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Rep. Costa makes re-election bid official in Merced
As expected, Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno, announced his intention to run for another term for the 16th Congressional District seat on Thursday, March 10, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Rep. Costa makes run official in Merced announcement
He was expected to run for re-election Two challengers have stepped forward He discussed water, education and immigration … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced Connect: Melanoma researcher makes another breakthrough
Less than a year after mapping the genetic landscape of melanoma, a researcher from UC Merced has identified a drug that could be effective in battling the deadly skin cancer. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Arctic warming makes Northeastern storms, study finds
ANCHORAGE, Alaska �� What does loss of Arctic sea ice have to do with snowfall and rain in New England? Plenty, according to chemical evidence amassed by a team of scientists and described in a soon-to-be published study. … Click to Continue »
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