Atwater police are seeking the public’s help to identify a mail thief who pried open the mailboxes at Olzack Healthcare Consulting and Providence Financial & Insurance Services last week. Surveillance … Click to Continue »
Read More »Yucky and dangerous: This cosmetic has something you don’t want on your face
The California Department of Public Health is warning flea-market shoppers who purchased facial creams that La Tia Mána and another unlabeled cream have tested positive for high levels of mercury, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Want to donate to a good cause? There’s a blood drive Monday in Los Banos
Central California Blood Center and Merced College Student Health Services will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the Los Banos campus of Merced College, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Want to help your kid ace the next big test? You’ll laugh when you find out how
When it comes to test day, your kids know what they know. The hard part is getting over the anxiety. With all of the pressure to get into honors classes … Click to Continue »
Read More »Want to learn how to advocate for your child? Join the Parent Leadership Training Institute
The Merced County Parent Leadership Training Institute is welcoming applications for new participants. The Parent Leadership Training Institute, or PLTI, is a 20-week leadership course funded by a grant from … Click to Continue »
Read More »Want to see a new bike park in Merced?
The City of Merced is interested in adding a unique bike park they say will appeal to people of all ages and abilities from Merced and beyond. A community design … Click to Continue »
Read More »Nearly 100 false killer whales died in South Florida. Now scientists want to know why
By the time rescuers returned to a mass stranding of false killer whales on the remote coast of Southwest Florida early Sunday, most had died overnight, their corpses now drawing … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater police want to know this man’s name
Police and school officials are seeking the public’s help to identify a man who broke into a classroom last month in Atwater. Authorities have released a short clip from a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Live octopus? Animal activists want it off the menu
Writhing octopus, prawns and other seafood have been plated at Los Angeles restaurants for many years. The Japanese and Korean dishes are openly advertised, reviewed by food critics and patrons, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Mysteries & Minutiae: Readers want child fun, basic goods and services in wish list
Last week, I wrote about the newsroom’s wish list for Merced as the city is set for future development. This week, it was readers’ turn to make a couple of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Want to rent a place in Merced? Good luck
Market stretched by growth at UC Merced No new complexes in recent years Students having tough time finding a place … Click to Continue »
Read More »County supervisors want backup plan on tax sharing with city of Merced
County, city pursuing nontraditional deal Deal necessary for city to develop land near UC Merced Supervisors tell county staff to move forward but include a back-up plan to avoid potential risks … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced caregivers want pay raise above minimum wage
United Domestic Workers has been in negotiations with Merced County since October Union members say they deserve more than a minimum wage increase Members also hope to receive health benefits … Click to Continue »
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