Merced County’s Vanessa Smith went missing 20 years ago today. The search continues

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Wednesday marks 20 years of Vanessa Smith’s disappearance, a then 15-year-old girl who vanished in Winton late May during her regular walk around the almond orchards near her home. Today Vanessa would be 35-years-old. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »