Merced Sun-Star

6,200 acres of unincorporated land west of Los Banos could house 45,000 within decades.

Nearly 20 years after they were proposed, plans for the largest housing development in Merced County's history will soon be up for approval.

Dubbed the Villages of Laguna San Luis, the 16,000-home development could eventually house 45,000 people -- or more than half the population of the city of Merced.

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Merced Sun-Star

Sam Matthews hits a bong for his daily dose of marijuana last summer. Matthews is a medical marijuana patient, one of four in Merced County.

Nearly two years ago, medical marijuana advocate Sam Matthews set out to prove he was on the right side of the law in his battle with the city over his seized marijuana buds.

He was vindicated Monday and awarded $800.

TURLOCK -- Gemperle Farms accused an animal rights group of staging an undercover video that shows employees abusing hens, claiming that the footage was manipulated and workers were coerced.

"We have reviewed the video images claiming to represent our practices, and find the accusations to be a staged, vicious attack on our reputable company," said Gemperle Farms in a statement released Monday.

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