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Citing new scientific evidence of “catastrophic” impacts on California’s forests and wildlife, law enforcement officials in Sacramento announced a new crackdown Tuesday on illegal marijuana growing sites statewide that they … Click to Continue »
Read More »Is independent pro wrestling better than the WWE? Promotion slams down in Merced
Eric Godoy said his love of professional wrestling started when he was watching it as a kid, taking out mattresses with friends and re-enacting the wrestlers’ moves. On Saturday, the … Click to Continue »
Read More »He was driving north on Highway 99 in Merced. His car ended up upside down on a fence
A Bay Area man driving a sedan north on Highway 99 in Merced rear-ended another driver before his car went spinning out of control and overturning into a fence, according … Click to Continue »
Read More »Navy Shutting Down Combat Camera Units
The Navy is eliminating its two Combat Camera units. The move saves the Pentagon money, but it eliminates a program with a history that goes back to the war in the Pacific. The decision to cut the units has been a blow for Kurt Kinnamon, who joined Navy Combat Camera …
Read More »Merced County school locked down as precaution after report of armed teen in area
Several reports of a teenager with a rifle locked down a Santa Nella elementary school on Friday, according to the Merced County sheriff. The first report came in just before … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fire knocked down before reaching Merced home
Merced firefighters responded to a home in the 1100 block of Barney Street in Merced at 11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, and found a detached garage fully engulfed with flames, according to Merced Fire Battalion Chief Corey Haas. Firefighters were able to stop the fire from reaching the home. …
Read More »Cops shut down ‘suspicious’ massage parlors. The City Council is stepping in, too
Two massage parlors in Los Banos have recently been shut down because of code violations and suspicion of prostitution, according to law enforcement officials, and the Los Banos City Council … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos milk plant shutting down, 63 workers to lose jobs
Visalia-based California Dairies Inc., the largest milk cooperative in the state, is shutting down its Los Banos factory, citing a decline in milk volume. “California Dairies has been an important … Click to Continue »
Read More »Highway in Merced County still shut down after crash this morning
Northbound lane of Highway 59 between Childs and Cone avenue will be closed “temporarily” on Monday Jan. 8, 2018 while crews clean up the scene of a solo-vehicle crash. mvelez@mercedsun-star … Click to Continue »
Read More »Crash shuts down Merced County highway this morning
The northbound lane of Highway 59 between Childs and Cone avenue will be closed “temporarily” on Monday while crews clean up the scene of a solo-vehicle crash, California Highway Patrol … Click to Continue »
Read More »Man chased down, arrested after ‘recklessly’ firing gun, police say
A 47-year-old man was chased down and arrested by officers in Merced on Friday for “recklessly” shooting a gun, according to the Merced Police Department. No injuries were reported. At … Click to Continue »
Read More »First prison term handed down in slaying of two Merced County teenagers in 2013
A 22-year-old Atwater gang member was sentenced on Friday to 22 years in state prison for his role in the shooting deaths of two teenagers in 2013, according to Merced … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sessions targets sanctuary cities. Leaders in this Merced Co. town won’t back down
The Department of Justice sent letters to 29 so-called sanctuary cities on Wednesday, demanding officials show they are cooperating with immigration enforcement laws by Dec. 8. The targets include Washington, D.C., … Click to Continue »
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