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Worries that the state's evolving renewable energy requirements will translate into unbearable rate increases for consumers have been eased somewhat by recent government studies.
The cost of buying renewable energy decreased 30 percent from 2009 to 2011, according to the most recent quarterly report issued by the California Public Utilities Commission.But renewable energy is still in many cases as much as twice as expensive as conventional power, in part the result of initial cost outlays for infrastructure.The city is almost $3 million richer today -- at least until any appeals may be filed. A verdict was reached Thursday in a groundwater contamination lawsuit that Merced brought against several major oil companies.
Mercy Medical Center awarded more than $90,000 to support programs aimed at helping to change lifestyles and improving health in the community.
Thursday's settlement with the nation's top lenders comes not a moment too soon for the Northern San Joaquin Valley, which has been among the areas hardest hit in the foreclosure crisis.
ATWATER — Jessica Silva stopped short of Tebowing, but she wasn’t afraid to ask for any help she could get.
‘ Reporters Ameera Butt and Mike North are joined by Gateway Community Church Pastor Al Schaap and Prop. 8 opponent Jamie Shaw for a look at the most recent developments regarding California’s controversial gay marriage law.
Leave it to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals to try to ruin a good thing.
Cast and crew err on the side of silly in "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island," the amusingly childish sequel to that unlikely 2008 hit "Journey to the Center of the Earth." They've rendered Jules Verne's novel into a jokey lark, with broad, corny wisecracks, comic sidekicks and everybody riffing on the ginormous lizards, humongous spiders and the like.
When the national tour of the musical "Damn Yankees" comes to Turlock Community Theatre on Thursday, look for a familiar face in the cast.
Scientists at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in La Canada Flintridge are bracing for an announcement of NASA's budget in anticipation of major cuts.
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Mike Tharp: They thought she would be a vegetable |
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Loose Lips |
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Blog: Offbeat Merced |
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Blog: Health in Merced County |
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Lunden Souza: Stuff yourself with tasty, healthy foods |
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The Old Trainer: Dogs really are smarter than us |
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Brigitte Bowers: Living in 'the sticks' has its advantages over city life |
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Debbie Croft: Plenty to do before spring arrives |
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Sarah Lim: Ready to celebrate the Year of the Dragon |
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Russ Winton: How restaurants determine markups on wine |
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Outdoors: Castle Rock is worthy of its name |
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Doane Yawger: Don't miss the Turlock Swap Meet |
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Alma Fausto: University's smoking ban challenged |
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Leonel Farias: Money Management 101 |
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Mike North: PETA can't slow premiere of 'The Grey' |
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Jay Sousa: Workflow plan will help protect images |
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