The solar panels that jut out of the parking lots at Atwater City Hall and Community Center are not saving Atwater any money. In fact, officials have confirmed, the city … Click to Continue »
Read More »Moms can burn 500 calories ‘breastfeeding baby and watching Netflix,’ Merced expert says
In order to support and encourage mothers to breastfeed, Merced community organizations are bringing in more lactation consultants and specialists. Through a grant, Partners to Improve Community Health Initiative, community … Click to Continue »
Read More »Livingston officer says he’s made decision on council seat – but it’s a secret
Livingston Councilman-elect Wapinder Kang said he’s made a decision on whether he’ll be a councilman or police officer but will not reveal his decision until speaking with the city attorney, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Some people drive distracted despite knowing the danger, UC Merced survey says
People know using their cellphone while driving is dangerous, but they do it anyway, according to a recent survey of UC Merced students. Professor Stephen Wooding and his public health … Click to Continue »
Read More »Baby born under extremely rare circumstances, Merced doctor says
A Merced mother and her newborn baby girl are celebrating Thanksgiving at home this year, grateful to be around friends and family after narrowly surviving a rare condition during childbirth … Click to Continue »
Read More »Bloomberg says US to meet climate goals despite Trump plan
The U.S. will meet its climate change commitments under the Paris Agreement even if the administration of President-elect Donald Trump backs away from the deal, former New York Mayor Michael … Click to Continue »
Read More »MCAG settles lawsuit to update transportation plan, Sierra Club says
The Merced County Association of Governments has reached a settlement with the Sierra Club in a lawsuit challenging its 2014 Regional Transportation Plan. The lawsuit argued that the transportation plan … Click to Continue »
Read More »District attorney says Los Banos school trustee is lying to the public
The Merced County district attorney says Los Banos school board trustee Marlene Smith has “lied” to the public repeatedly and “stonewalled” a public corruption probe. District Attorney Larry Morse II … Click to Continue »
Read More »Livingston candidate can’t be city cop and councilman at same time, law says
The second highest vote-winner in the Livingston City Council election is a police officer who works for the city’s police department, creating an apparent conflict of interest, the Sun-Star has … Click to Continue »
Read More »Pay attention to what you like, kids; it can point you to a career, author says
An award-winning author of more than 75 books taught dozens of Merced City School District students about reptiles and his adventures while researching. Sneed B. Collard III, also a publisher … Click to Continue »
Read More »Candidate says real estate interests could have too much power in Atwater
The five-seat Atwater City Council could potentially have three members connected to real estate after the Nov. 8 election, but most of the candidates say it’s nothing to worry about. … Click to Continue »
Read More »In book he helped write, Condit says he did not woo – or kill – Chandra Levy
Those faithful to the memory of Condit Country glory days of the 1980s and ’90s, when Gary Condit seemed to enjoy rock-star status around Modesto before his stunning fall from … Click to Continue »
Read More »25 years later, Anita Hill says she would testify again
Twenty-five years after Anita Hill testified during the Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas, the acclaimed attorney and academic denounced a long list of sexual harassment and … Click to Continue »
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