Merced police arrested on Wednesday a gang member found to have a stolen gun. Merced Police Department’s Gang Violence Suppression Unit developed information that 22-year-old gang member Pedro Montoya had … Click to Continue »
Read More »Cheese recall expanded after listeria scare
Global Garlic, based in Northwest Miami-Dade, Florida, has expanded a listeria-sparked recall of its De Mi Pais Queso Fresco/Whole Milk cheeses. In addition to the 16-ounce packages of De Mi … Click to Continue »
Read More »Madera police shoot suspect when he pulls gun after holding knife to own throat
Madera police officer on Monday shot a man who held a knife to his own throat and then pulled a gun on the officer. Madera officers responded to the call … Click to Continue »
Read More »Elon Musk quits Trump advisory councils after president pulls US from climate agreement
SAN FRANCISCO – Elon Musk said he was resigning from two White House advisory councils after President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is withdrawing the United States from the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Buisnesses in Atwater take a hit after tanker truck explosion
After the tanker truck explosion occurred last week in Atwater, businesses in the area are seeing a decline in sales because the freeway exit is still closed. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »Businesses in Atwater take a hit after tanker truck explosion
Some businesses in Atwater are seeing a decline in sales since a tanker-truck explosion occurred last week in the area of Applegate Road and Highway 99. The popualr exit off … Click to Continue »
Read More »Woman killed in accident after driver falls asleep, CHP says
A 44-year-old woman from Salinas was killed in a single-vehicle crash on the way to visit a family member in jail on Sunday evening, according to California Highway Patrol officials. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Suspect in violent armed robberies is arrested after chase on Fresno, Madera freeways
A man sought in a string of violent armed robberies in Fresno and Madera counties was captured Thursday after a wild high-speed rush-hour pursuit through the two counties. Johnny Barajas, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Life after controversy: Atwater flight school rebuilding after ex-owner’s conviction
Leaders with the Sierra Academy of Aeronautics in Atwater are taking steps to leave financial troubles and legal battles behind and move toward a brighter future by improving education offered … Click to Continue »
Read More »Several Atwater businesses remain closed after gas tanker fire
Several Atwater businesses off of Bell Drive remain closed Wednesday morning after a gas tanker scheduled to deliver 9,000 gallons of gas on Tuesday overturned and burst into flames. Starbucks, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Video taken seconds after tanker truck crash
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Read More »Employee describes chaos after explosion in Atwater
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Read More »After Massive Bee Kill, Beekeepers Want Answers From Fresno County
The Beekeeper When Rafael Reynaga came to check on his bee colonies in a Fresno almond orchard, he found a carpet full of dead bees on the ground. Reynaga picked up a hive and found two inches of bees at the bottom. He says most were dead, but a few …
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