In 2012, California court interpreter and filmmaker Rodrio Reyes met Sansón Noe Andrade, a young Mexican immigrant facing a murder trial for his driving role in a shooting. Andrade, then-19, … Click to Continue »… Continue Reading
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Utilities see new costs in proposed PFAS water rule
WASHINGTON – The EPA’s long-anticipated proposal to regulate a new category of toxic substances in drinking water may shift the financial burden onto utilities and ratepayers, industry groups warned. On … Click to Continue »… Continue Reading
Court ruling expands Merced County scholarship opportunities through Virginia Smith Trust
A scholarship fund connected to one of Merced County’s earliest families is being expanded to benefit more students from across the county who pursue higher education. Since its inception in … Click to Continue »… Continue Reading
Editorial: Can a climate disaster can still be averted? The opportunity is slipping away
For all the attention given in recent days to the “Will they or won’t they?” speculation over the criminal prosecution of Donald Trump to the latest claim of liberal “wokeness” … Click to Continue »… Continue Reading
Editorial: We’re cementing climate denial with every fossil fuel project
A new United Nations report comes to a definitive but familiar conclusion: We’re not doing nearly enough to prevent disastrous levels of climate change. The report, released Monday by the … Click to Continue »… Continue Reading
An ancient mound of shells has been mined in the San Francisco Bay for 100 years — but the oyster’s future is uncertain
For years now, if a commuter were to glance to the north side of the San Mateo Bridge, they might see a lonely barge, painted with the words “Lind Marine,” … Click to Continue »… Continue Reading
Merced area under wind advisory, flood watch as storm brings more rain to region
A flood watch and wind advisory have been issued for the Merced area as another strong atmospheric river storm brings more rain and wind to the Central Valley, according to … Click to Continue »… Continue Reading
Shooting suspect arrested after standoff leads to school lockdown, Merced police say
A suspect accused of shooting at another man in Merced was arrested following a brief standoff which caused a nearby school to be placed on lockdown, according to police. At … Click to Continue »… Continue Reading
Police arrest drivers involved in alleged street race that preceded deadly Merced crash
Two drivers accused of being involved in an illegal street race that preceded a fatal October 2022 crash have been arrested, Merced police said. The suspects, identified as 26-year-old Jose … Click to Continue »… Continue Reading
Chicken rescuers used loophole to beat charges, Merced DA says; activists put on notice
Merced County District Attorney Nicole Silveira said she wants to set the record straight about “rescuing” farm animals. It’s illegal and you will be prosecuted. On Friday, a Merced County … Click to Continue »… Continue Reading