Nonpaying squatters won’t leave home at Pine Mountain Lake resort, she says Senior advocates are concerned it’s elder abuse Stanislaus agency sees many cases of tenants exploiting seniors … Click to Continue »
Read More »Policies of zero-tolerance for bullying don’t work, report says
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine calls bullying a ‘serious public health problem’ Programs that teach children how to get along are more effective, says one of the report’s authors Bullying likely affects between 18 percent and 31 percent of young people … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced’s air best in Valley, but still unhealthy, report says
Study released Wednesday by American Lung Association All other Valley counties received failing grades California air ranked worst in nation … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced council says ‘yes’ to medical cannabis dispensaries, deliveries
The members agreed four dispensaries is a good start Cannabis advocates celebrated the decision … Click to Continue »
Read More »Turlock health club owner says a corporate owner has pushed him out
Turlock Fitness Club members upset their gym will close Fitness Evolution to open center at Geer Road site One club member says it’s all about greed … Click to Continue »
Read More »Two men found with nearly 60 pounds of marijuana in car, Sheriff’s Office says
Deputy smelled marijuana coming from vehicle, Sheriff’s Office says … Click to Continue »
Read More »County Pulse: Financial, domestic problems common among regular pot smokers, study says
Long-term study followed people from birth to adulthood Heavy users have difficulties with personal finances, work, relationships Authors discuss whether alcohol use is more harmful than cannabis … Click to Continue »
Read More »Deputies: Hilmar man says wanted to go to jail, so he broke into bank
Motive remains under investigation Nothing was reported stolen or missing Deputies say it’s not uncommon for some to want to go to jail … Click to Continue »
Read More »Most of Merced’s homeless originated from county, report says
About 80 percent lived in Merced County before becoming homeless About as many still think of county as home Many have family, friends and other ties to the county … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County pedestrian death rate outpaces national increase, study says
Governors Highway Safety Association report based on first six months of 2015 California had highest rates for pedestrian fatalities 2015 numbers tripled in Merced County … Click to Continue »
Read More »Witness in Fatal Officer Involved Shooting Says Deceased Man Was Innocent
Eyewitness News investigates the officer involved shooting that killed a Madera County man. 62 year old Gilbert "Jake" Vanderburgh was killed last Thursday. Now, a woman who says she was inside of the home when Vanderburgh died wants to share what she believed happened.Amanda Sullivan told our investigative reporter not …
Read More »EXCLUSIVE: Mother Says Child’s Teacher Told Her to Wear Sweater in Severe Heat Over Dress Code Violation
While the Central Valley baked in temperatures of more than 100 degrees Monday, a parent said her child’s teacher made her wear a sweater all day because of a dress code violation. The student is a third grader at Sheridan Elementary in Orange Cove. Superintendent Juan Garza with the Kings Canyon Unified School …
Read More »Sanger Mayor Resigns, Says ‘Time to Get Off Roller Coaster’
Sanger Mayor Joshua Mitchell announced his resignation Wednesday during a press conference, citing many reasons, including racism, harassment and conflict with the council. Mitchell was elected mayor in 2010 and re-elected twice after. "I’m sorry I come off as a quitter, but there’s nothing more I can do for the …
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