The city of Merced said applications for the Kops and Firefighters for Kids Toy Drive are available for needy families in Merced. Organizers expect about 50 families to be selected by lottery for the program. Applications are available at the Main ...

MONTICELLO, N.Y. -- An Indian tribe at New York's northern border is dropping its push to build a casino in the Catskills, 230 miles south of its reservation. The St. Regis Mohawks voted 178-140 against continuing an off-reservation gaming project in ...

RocKHaven has performed 60-80 shows per year for the last four years, including shows at Black Oak Casino, Merced and Chowchilla. QUOTE ME: "We always give it our very best. It's our reputation on the line every time we perform. We honor every ...

Four of the state's biggest Indian gambling tribes have begun spending money in several down ballot races in support of Republican candidates. Team 2006, which includes the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians and the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation ...

A casino is also across the street that's parking lot was where many suspected drug dealers have been arrested ... Wilson, of Merced, Calif., said her niece was kind and loving to everyone. Her family had collected Kyla's belongings from her ...