Though many things in law enforcement have changed since Pat Lunney began his career with Merced Police Department in 1975, he said one thing’s stayed the same: “We’re responsible for … Click to Continue »
Read More »What’s life like in ‘firefighter city’ at the Merced County Fairgrounds?
Firefighter Dan Kimes spent his 27th wedding anniversary at the Merced County Fairgrounds catching up on paperwork for the Detwiler Fire that’s raging in Mariposa County, far from his wife … Click to Continue »
Read More »Be Public Live Preview: What’s Behind The Valley’s Doctor Shortage?
We all know the valley doesn’t have enough doctors. But why? Is the high percentage of Medi-Cal patients in the valley, and low reimbursement rates for physicians who accept them? Is it the lack of a stand-alone medical school, or not enough medical residency programs? Or is it quality of …
Read More »What’s next for the case in this week’s massive gang take down in Merced?
Local and federal prosecutors will have to evaluate cases against dozens of suspects arrested in connection with raids on Wednesday in Merced County targeting “violent and high-ranking gang members associated … Click to Continue »
Read More »Interview: What’s Next In Plans To Change The Affordable Care Act?
Republican plans to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, hit a serious snag last week. A planned vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on the GOP replacement plan, called the American Health Care Act, was canceled at the last minute. So what’s next in …
Read More »What’s smaller than a python but just as bad for South Florida? Invasive fish
Out in the Big Cypress swamp, across the street from the country’s smallest post office in a wilderness the size of Rhode Island, a canal is teeming with something unexpected: … Click to Continue »
Read More »What’s happening to stray animals after the closing of Merced SPCA?
After the closing last month of the Merced Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals the fate of many stray and abandoned animals in Merced County is in the … Click to Continue »
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