The tagline for Republicans’ new tax code rewrite, unveiled Wednesday at the Capitol, should be “hashtag keep yo money,” South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott joked. It may not work out … Click to Continue »
Read More »There were so many fireworks calls, Merced ran out of firefighters
The Merced City Fire Department received a spike of 14 fireworks-related calls on Fourth of July, and two homes burned in Atwater from fireworks that weren’t properly disposed. Merced County … Click to Continue »
Read More »Why are so many stores closing?
Retail reporter Bethany Clough explains why so many major retailers have closed around the Valley. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Why are so many CEOs bashing Trump over the Paris accord? Money and public opinion
Leaders of industries haven’t historically been leaders on climate change. Then why would Tim Cook, Elon Musk, Bob Iger and Jeff Immelt – a veritable who’s who of Fortune magazine … Click to Continue »
Read More »Moana, Batman and many wizards make up a lineup of free shows in Merced
Free movies in the park return this Friday in Merced. The wave of eight movies appropriate for all ages begins at dusk on Friday with Disney’s “Moana,” a story about … Click to Continue »
Read More »Twice As Many Valley Stores Sell Tobacco And Alcohol As Fresh Fruits, Vegetables
Twice as many stores in the Central Valley sell flavored cigarettes and alcohol than sell fresh fruits and vegetables. That’s the finding of a new state health survey. The Healthy Stores for a Healthy Community survey, released Wednesday, found that it’s far easier to find tobacco or alcohol than it …
Read More »Twice As Many Valley Stores Sell Tabacoo And Alcohol As Fresh Fruits, Vegetables
Twice as many stores in the Central Valley sell flavored cigarettes and alcohol than sell fresh fruits and vegetables. That’s the finding of a new state health survey. The Healthy Stores for a Healthy Community survey, released Wednesday, found that it’s far easier to find tobacco or alcohol than it …
Read More »Many incumbents unseated after official election results tallied
Final Merced County Elections results posted on Tuesday declared winners in many close school board races, giving the green light for newly elected officials to take their oaths. Barbara Levey, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Electronics the focus of Black Friday for many Merced residents
At Best Buy in Merced, minutes before 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, dozens of people started folding up their lawn chairs and blankets after waiting in long lines for several … Click to Continue »
Read More »Toxic algae troubles many California lakes and waterways
Katie Stone didn’t know about the threat of toxic blue-green algae in Castro Valley’s Lake Chabot until after her beloved 5-year-old chocolate lab Josie lapped up some of the reservoir … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Mysteries & Minutiae: Many Merced residents fed up with trash pickers
Merced residents have had enough with the trash pickers. It never fails: Every Friday morning residents in the Los Verdes Estates neighborhood look out their windows to see people digging … Click to Continue »
Read More »Program enables Merced students to experience Yosemite, many for first time
Every Kid in a Park a national effort to bring fourth-graders to national parks About 1,400 Merced City Schools students have visited Yosemite in March UC Merced partnership with Yosemite provides university rangers who teach youngsters … Click to Continue »
Read More »Safety in Mind for Many at Bass Lake, Following Two Deadly Boating Accidents in One Week
Bass Lake has been hit with two fatal boating accidents this week, and as we go into the very busy Fourth of July holiday weekend, many are hoping to have fun, keeping safety as the first priority. Two days ago, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office said a 14-year-old boy …
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