In a surprise move, the Trump administration will suspend its recent decision to allow hunters to bring elephant trophies back to the U.S. from parts of southern Africa, President Donald … Click to Continue »
Read More »These Merced County parents were arrested because their kids missed school, DA says
Eight Merced County parents have been arrested this month for failing to send their children to school, according to the Merced County District Attorney’s office. The arrests come about two … Click to Continue »
Read More »If the U.S. went vegan, emissions would drop. But there’s a catch, a new study says
If the entire United States went vegan, it could be great for the environment. But it’s a lot more complicated than advocates for an all-vegan country might hope, a new … Click to Continue »
Read More »Almost half of Merced renters are burdened by high rent, report says
Do you think you pay too much rent? Almost half of Merced County renters do, according to a new report. Five of the top 10 worst major U.S. cities for … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Symphony co-founder has died, family says
A long-time music teacher and co-founder of the Merced Symphony has died, according to her family. Lorraine C. Murphy, who began playing violin in the 1930s at Merced High, she … Click to Continue »
Read More »Family says Atwater school used ‘too much force.’ School says they protected students
A video showing an Atwater school employee lying on top of a Merced County woman and shoving her head towards the ground got a lot of attention online Wednesday. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos police event successful despite delay after officers’ shooting, chief says
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Read More »‘Sophisticated compartment’ not enough to fool Merced County K-9 officer, CHP says
A Merced County K-9 helped officers take 35 pounds of crystal methamphetamine off the street on Thursday, according to the California Highway Patrol. Officers stopped a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu about … Click to Continue »
Read More »Dwelling destroyed by fire in Merced County, Calfire says
A fire near Livingston destroyed a garage that had been turned into a living space, according to officials with Calfire. Firefighters received a report about 1:30 p.m. Thursday that a … Click to Continue »
Read More »School cancels Halloween festivities because the holiday isn’t ‘inclusive’ enough, principal says
Kids at a Massachusetts school won’t be painting their faces and donning creative costumes this year after administrators decided to cancel the Halloween celebration. According to CBS Boston, Boyden Elementary … Click to Continue »
Read More »Woman dies, 5-year-old boy injured in suspected DUI crash in Coulterville, CHP says
A Coulterville woman died and a 5-year-old boy was injured in a single vehicle collision in the Coulterville area Tuesday evening that investigators believe may have involved alcohol, the California … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater woman faces possible felony charges in suspected DUI crash, CHP says
A 52-year-old Atwater woman faces possible felony charges in connection with a suspected drunken-driving crash last week, the California Highway Patrol confirmed Monday. Cynthia Black and her passenger, Douglas Black, … Click to Continue »
Read More »She allowed the car to drift. She ended up in a Merced front yard, CHP says
A woman allowed her car to drift off Highway 140, through a fence and into the front yard of a home outside Merced on Friday, according to California Highway Patrol. … Click to Continue »
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