Eric Godoy said his love of professional wrestling started when he was watching it as a kid, taking out mattresses with friends and re-enacting the wrestlers’ moves. On Saturday, the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Auto executives got more than they bargained for in lobbying Trump to ease fuel standard
The world’s auto companies are fast learning how risky it can be to seek a favor from President Donald Trump. They asked the president to nudge California and the rest … Click to Continue »
Read More »More than a thousand acres burn in Merced County
More than a thousand acres burned through Merced County on Wednesday night, Merced County Cal Fire officials reported. The fire was reported at about 4 p.m. and was contained by … Click to Continue »
Read More »Editorial: If Trump wants a clean-air option smarter than fuel standards –
Climate change is a real, perilous phenomenon that the planet would be foolish to ignore. Given that, the vexing question has always been, how do we sensibly protect our environment … Click to Continue »
Read More »CHP Merced K9 Laika sniffed out more than tinted windows in this traffic stop
Officers found $ 68,000 wrapped in shrink wrap and electrical tape in a vehicle after California Highway Patrol Merced K9 Laika alerted them to the smell of narcotics, authorities said. CHP … Click to Continue »
Read More »Drinking alcohol can help prolong life into your 90s better than exercise, study says
A toast: To you. A toast: To me. A toast: To living past 90. That’s because according to a new long-term study out of the University of California, drinking alcohol … Click to Continue »
Read More »Polar bears burning more calories than thought; can they survive climate change?
Scientists studying the metabolism of free-ranging polar bears in the Arctic have found out why the loss of sea ice is hurting their survival: They burn calories at a faster … Click to Continue »
Read More »County CEO gets more in cashed-out vacation, sick time than most Mercedians earn in a year
Merced County’s top administrator sold back vacation and sick time in 2017 and took home an extra $ 30,950, more than the per capita salary for a county resident, according to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Deputies take more than 1,000 marijuana plants from a Merced County home
More than 1,000 marijuana plants were confiscated Wednesday after Merced County Sheriff’s Office busted up an illegal marijuana cultivation site, deputies said. Deputies went to the 16000 block of Corner … Click to Continue »
Read More »In-N-Out adds first new menu item in more than a decade
Loco for hot cocoa? In-N-Out Burger’s freshest menu item is sure to please. The Irvine-based fast food chain began offering hot chocolate alongside a pack of mini marshmallows at all … Click to Continue »
Read More »Study: When It Comes To Health, Your Neighborhood’s Poverty May Matter More Than Your Own
Scientific research has demonstrated that, in general, the richer a person is, the healthier he or she is likely to be. Likewise, those with private insurance tend to be healthier than those on Medi-Cal. A new study, however, suggests neighborhood-level poverty may be even more important. If you’re a child …
Read More »Here’s why more animals than usual don’t have homes during the holiday season in Merced County
Until the end of the year, Merced County animal rescuers will continue to see an uptick in the amount of dogs and cats they have to find homes for– and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Inmate who defrauded more than $100 million escapes Atwater prison
An inmate who was reportedly responsible for one of the largest Ponzi schemes in Washington state history has escaped from the U.S. Penitentiary Atwater Satellite Prison Camp, prison officials said. … Click to Continue »
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