Sometimes it’s the little wonders that make Yosemite National Park special. Water in the Tuolumne and Merced watersheds begins in the high country, moves downstream through creeks, and finally joins powerful rivers travelling toward the Pacific Ocean. Take a moment and listen to the water flowing through the fen at …
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About a day after a McSwain family began mourning their Vietnam veteran father, burglars stole military and personal memorabilia that carries sentimental value, the family said Monday. Lawrence Sarginson collapsed … Click to Continue »
Read More »What’s next for the case in this week’s massive gang take down in Merced?
Local and federal prosecutors will have to evaluate cases against dozens of suspects arrested in connection with raids on Wednesday in Merced County targeting “violent and high-ranking gang members associated … Click to Continue »
Read More »Trump, Ryan talk next steps for Obamacare repeal
President Donald Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan spoke at the White House Thursday after the House pushed through a health care bill, the first step to repealing the Affordable Care Act. … Click to Continue »
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Three dogs and their trainers celebrated on Friday the completion of their first round of training to become service dogs for military veterans. But the dogs aren’t just any dogs, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater calls another closed session meeting on next city manager
A closed-door meeting to discuss the search for the next Atwater city manager is set during a special meeting on Thursday. The Atwater City Council called the special meeting for … Click to Continue »
Read More »Next regulatory rollback target could be your refrigerator
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Read More »Highway 140 repaving project will begin next week
The California Department of Transportation next week will begin an extensive repaving project on Highway 140 from Merced to Gustine. The project will including repaving the existing roadway, shoulders and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced High to have new principal next year
Merced High School will begin the next school year with a new principal, district officials confirmed Thursday. Kurt Kollman, an assistant principal at Buhach Colony High School, was hired with … Click to Continue »
Read More »Want to help your kid ace the next big test? You’ll laugh when you find out how
When it comes to test day, your kids know what they know. The hard part is getting over the anxiety. With all of the pressure to get into honors classes … Click to Continue »
Read More »Interview: What’s Next In Plans To Change The Affordable Care Act?
Republican plans to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, hit a serious snag last week. A planned vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on the GOP replacement plan, called the American Health Care Act, was canceled at the last minute. So what’s next in …
Read More »Merced High teacher accused of sex with student due in court next month
A Merced High School teacher who is accused of having sex with a student made a brief appearance in Merced County Superior Court on Friday for a preliminary hearing. Blia … Click to Continue »
Read More »Highway 120 West to Yosemite closed; repair work to begin next week
Repair work is expected to begin next week on Highway 120 West near Yosemite National Park where the road is too damaged to be used by motorists, park officials said … Click to Continue »
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