Federal authorities may list a species as “threatened” based on climate models that show habitat loss in the coming decades, an appeals court decided Monday. The state of Alaska, oil … Click to Continue »
Read More »Obama says Paris deal to limit carbon pollution will take effect
The Paris climate accord negotiated last year has been ratified by enough countries to go into force, a step that will help reduce worldwide carbon pollution and stave off global … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced says ‘yes’ to veggies, ‘stay back’ to cigarettes
After prodding from community garden enthusiasts, Merced City Council decided this week to allow the shared urban farms and pledged to reduce permit fees. The council voted 6-0 to officially … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fellow trustee says Opinski should resign
At least one Merced Union High School District trustee is ready to call for the resignation of fellow board member Greg Opinski, who faces allegations that he bribed a Los … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ex-Los Banos mayor is a wanted ‘fugitive,’ DA’s Office says
Tommy Jones, a former Los Banos mayor recently charged with bribing public officials in his capacity as a member of the city’s school board, now is considered a fugitive, the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Bay-Delta plan would shrink ag in Merced, report says
A state board’s proposal to help fish populations by increasing water flows down the Merced River would hurt the local ag industry, according to a new report done for the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County law enforcement failing, report says
Merced County is failing at curbing mass incarceration, upholding police accountability and preventing gun violence, according to a report issued from PICO National Network. The report, done in conjunction with … Click to Continue »
Read More »Survivor says Highway 99 bus crash was ‘so unreal’
Jesus Alexander survived the horrific bus crash this week that killed four people outside Livingston. In the terrible, chaotic hours that followed the deadly crash, Alexander, a 19-year-old student from … Click to Continue »
Read More »Trustees haven’t seen contract with Merced police, president says
The Merced College trustees were introduced to the new campus police chief on Wednesday, though none of the board members have voted on or even seen the temporary contract with … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College officer quits, says contract dispute ‘just a fiasco’
Officer resigned last week saying the “fiasco” left him feeling unsafe Merced College is going through a change in law enforcement agencies Faculty said they are out of the loop on the changes … Click to Continue »
Read More »Coal ash taints water in five states, study says
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-A study of North Carolina and four other southeastern states found evidence that coal ash ponds consistently contaminate nearby lakes, rivers and groundwater, Duke University scientists say. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Government reports were wrong about methane leaks’ severity, environmental group says
An environmental organization filed a federal complaint Wednesday, alleging that key reports by a top U.S. Environmental Protection Agency official wrongfully stated the severity of methane leaks across the nation’s natural gas industry. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ex-Los Banos student says teacher promised ‘good grades’ for sex, according to court records
Former high school student claims Norris also made death threats against girl, family Dusty Norris pleaded not guilty Thursday Attorney for one of the former students says lawsuit is planned … Click to Continue »
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