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Those traveling for Thanksgiving have an extra thing to be thankful for – low gas prices. Thanksgiving Day average prices across the nation are projected to be the third lowest … Click to Continue »
Read More »What you should know for voting in Merced County
The Merced County registrar of voters wants to spread the word about voting-related information ahead of the November election. Voters can verify they are registered to vote or can find … 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 »Living Smart: What temperature should you set the thermostat to while on vacation?
Before you leave on your last, late-summer vacation, don’t forget to give your HVAC system a break too. … Click to Continue »
Read More »China is leading the way on climate change, and the US should be ashamed
China will soon surpass the U.S. to become the world’s largest economy. And now it is poised to overtake this country by yet another metric: environmental protection. In an unexpected development, China – known for its choking urban pollution and notorious Three Gorges Dam – has introduced new dietary guidelines …
Read More »Should students face criminal charges for senior pranks?
Senior pranks are supposed to be harmless fun by outgoing students Many are costing schools hundreds of dollars School officials are reacting by choosing to settle it with law enforcement rather than punish students on their own … Click to Continue »
Read More »50 books every kid should read by age 12
Common Sense Media just released a list of 50 books kids should read by age 12. “Where the Sidewalk Ends” by Shel Silverstein is on there. So is “Bud Not … Click to Continue »
Read More »Candidates say Merced County should rethink budget priorities
Public safety dominates discussion Board of Supervisors candidates unsure on proposed road tax They call for overhaul and close look at county budget … Click to Continue »
Read More »Climate change science is irrefutable: Deniers should be accountable
Most of us recognize the value of science in dealing with complex problems that pose significant risks to public health and well-being. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Grizzly bears rebounding in Yellowstone; should hunting now be allowed?
A decade after federal wildlife officials tried and failed to remove protections for grizzly bears that live in and near Yellowstone National Park, they are trying again, this time declaring that bear recovery efforts have been a “historic success.” … Click to Continue »
Read More »Takata Airbag Recall: What Should You Do?
After sparring with the government over safety issues for about a year, Takata Corp., the world’s largest airbag manufacturer, has recalled nearly 34 million airbags. It’s the largest car recall in American history, affecting 1 in 7 cars on the road, and believed to be the largest recall of a …
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