High car theft rates plague the state of California, especially in the Central Valley. A new study unveils the top 20 car theft capitals in the nation.
Merced DA will not file charges against Bakersfield priest Harrison
This is the second of three law enforcement investigations into alleged sexual assault by Catholic Monsignor Craig Harrison of Bakersfield.
Merced Mayor decides against challenge to Costa
After a bit of mulling, Merced Mayor Mike Murphy opted against challenging long-time Rep. Jim Costa (D–Fresno) for Congress in 2020.
Merced Mayor Murphy mulls challenging Costa as an independent
Merced Mayor Mike Murphy is mulling a bid to challenge Rep. Jim Costa (D–Fresno) as an independent focused on creating common ground.
Merced school superintendent scores big payday to resign in sexual harassment probe
McSwain Union Elementary School District has a vacancy at Superintendent after Steve Rosa agreed to a hefty resignation payout from the school district.
UC Merced student helps unearth 65 million-year-old triceratops skull
A triceratops skull, named Alice, is now comfortably residing in a North Dakota lab. But a visit to UC Merced could be in its future.
It’s official: Esmeralda Soria is challenging Costa in 2020
The Fresno City Councilwoman announced her challenge to Costa in a Facebook video, partially recorded on Wednesday at Fresno City College.
Officials advise to stay out of San Luis Reservoir water due to algae bloom
The California Department of Water Resources is advising people to stay out of the water at the San Luis Reservoir …
Atwater city attorney resigns, leaving a profitable position behind
Atwater’s City Attorney exits with a large legal bill after navigating the city through rough legal waters.
Campaign season heats up as Nunes, Costa pick up challengers for 2020
Reps. Devin Nunes (R-Tulare) and Jim Costa (D-Fresno) are no strangers to the rigors and ups and downs of re-election. Just look at 2018.
