Jefferson County Adult Protective Services is using the annual event to shine a spotlight on the need to protect our seniors.

An adult with cancer died due to neglect at an illegal foster home in Oregon, and the home’s operator faces prison for abuse and Medicaid fraud, officials said.

National Adult Protective Services Association has a list of state agencies you can contact confidentially. Find help specific to your area here.

Weld County Commissioners stand with members of the Weld County Adult Protection Services Team after proclaiming June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. (Courtesy/ Weld County) ...

Last fiscal year, the state’s Adult Protective Services (APS) investigated and closed out 21,602 allegations of neglect, abuse and exploitation of vulnerable adults.

County prosecutorial offices have run Adult Protective Services for 40 years. A for-profit company takes over Tuesday.

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Carrying the “Flame of Hope” through city streets, law enforcement officers and first responders from Merced County ran to support Special Olympics Northern California athletes.

Initial location: Merced County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Mccabe Rd / Whitworth Rd A new wildfire was reported 11:51 p.m. June 28 in Merced County, California.

Initial location: Merced County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Merced A new wildfire was reported today at 7:57 p.m. in Merced County, California. Merced Fire has been burning on private land.

Initial location: Merced County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: W Sandy Mush Rd / Nickel Rd A new wildfire was reported today at 1:02 p.m. in Merced County, California.