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How bad is the deputy shortage in Merced County? It’s so bad that the sheriff himself and his top command staff from the Merced County Sheriff’s Office will work security … Click to Continue »
Read More »Graffiti Classic Car Show
The classic cars came out today (06-04-17) to Modesto’s McHenry Village shopping center for the Graffiti Classic car show. Video By: Marty Bicek/mbicek@modbee.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »Records show new details in this week’s massive gang raid in Merced County
Nearly half of those arrested in gang raids earlier this week in Merced County have been charged of crimes in local or federal court, records show. Operation Scrapbook targeted Sureño … Click to Continue »
Read More »Excerpt from UC Merced show on civil rights, race
UC Merced performers rehearse “For Colored Girls” on Thursday, May 4, 2017. The free performance is 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, at Merced Multicultural Arts Center, 645 W. Main St. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Beer, wine, desserts. Oh, and a show at the Playhouse Merced Season Preview
The next season of shows at Playhouse Merced will be unveiled at the annual Season Preview on Saturday, according to theater staffers. A Playhouse Merced tradition, the event serves both … Click to Continue »
Read More »Expert says studies show fall could have been fatal for Gustine baby
Though it’s rare, it’s possible for a 2-foot fall to create as much force on an unprotected baby’s head as two football players slamming into each other, according to an … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced students show their pride in week-long celebration
As one student walked up Scholars Lane at UC Merced, surrounded by other marchers and rainbow flags, she said she felt “amazing” to be embraced by people who support and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sanders ran over victim and backed over her again, records show
A feud between two women simmered on social media for months before erupting on Sunday when, witnesses say, Ashley Sanders intentionally drove over Tiarra Gallashaw at least twice, leaving her … Click to Continue »
Read More »These before and after images show storms’ impact on Valley reservoirs
For a while, it seemed as though California’s five-year drought would never lift. But thanks to the winter’s deluge of rain and a record-setting snowpack, the San Joaquin Valley’s reservoirs … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC sexual misconduct files show faculty resigned, retired; Merced professor was demoted
An associate UCLA professor who pursued a student until she was afraid to attend classes paid the university $ 7,500 in lieu of suspension. At UC Irvine, a dean accused of … Click to Continue »
Read More »“Sugar” Shane Mosley is guest of honor at fifth annual Gloves Not Drugs Boxing Show
Former boxer “Sugar” Shane Mosley is the guest of honor at the fifth annual Gloves Not Drugs Boxing show at Livingston High School in Livingston, Calif., on Saturday, March 4, 2017. … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘Oz’ comes to Merced in show that mirrors the popular 1939 movie
The yellow brick road passes through the Merced Theatre this week during several performances of “The Wizard of Oz.” Weaver Performing Arts presents the musical to the public at 7 … Click to Continue »
Read More »State Data Show Nearly 300 Water Systems Out Of Compliance
The state has released new data on California’s drinking water–and they reveal almost 300 public water systems are out of compliance with state standards. The data and an interactive map are part of the state water board’s new Human Right to Water Portal . They reveal 292 non-compliant water systems …
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