Golden Valley High School sophomore Julian Sandoval, 15, discusses what it was like locked down in the school gym after an active shooter was reported on campus Friday, April 20, 2018. The threat was found to be false, officials said. … Click to Continue »
Read More »She was lying on the ground during a house party when a car ran her over, CHP says
A 22-year-old woman from Dos Palos suffered major injuries over the weekend after she was run over by a car west of Firebaugh during a house party, California Highway Patrol … Click to Continue »
Read More »Students and Arts Education Shine during MCSD Spotlight
The bright lights of the historic Merced Theatre shined on students from throughout the Merced City School District during our recent ‘Spotlight’ variety show. This annual event gives groups from … Click to Continue »
Read More »He blew red lights during high-speed pursuit. Here’s how police caught him.
A Merced man was arrested after stealing a car and leading police on a chase spanning more than 25 miles through Merced and Highway 99 Tuesday night. Merced officers spotted … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater police officers injured during struggle, stun gun used
Three Atwater police officers suffered minor injuries, including one officer who was bitten on his hand, during a struggle with a wanted man, the Police Department said. Officers Lorin Mann, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Police: Man shot by Merced resident during break-in was drunk and ‘in the wrong home’
A man who was shot and killed Wednesday during an apparent break-in in Merced was drunk and “entered the wrong home,” Merced police said Thursday. The man, whose name has … Click to Continue »
Read More »Suspect shot during Merced break-in dies, police confirm
A man in his 30s was shot and killed on Wednesday night while allegedly breaking into an apartment on West Yosemite Avenue in Merced, the Merced Police Department confirmed. Officers … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced resident shoots suspected burglar during break-in, police say
A man suffered life-threatening injuries Wednesday night when shot while allegedly breaking into an apartment on West Yosemite Avenue in Merced, the Merced Police Department reported. Few details were immediately … Click to Continue »
Read More »Brawl breaks out at concert during Hmong celebration at fairgrounds
Video posted to social media sites YouTube and Facebook show dozens of Deev Siab concert goers brawling inside the Agricultural Building at the Big Fresno fairgrounds Dec. 27, 2017. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s another reason not to drink and drive in Merced County during the holidays
Merced city police, Merced County Sheriff’s deputies and California Highway Patrol officers will be setting up DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols to deter and prevent drinking and driving. The checkpoints, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Driver identified in fatal crash during police chase in Merced County
A man killed Wednesday following a police chase through Merced County has been identified. The man was identified by the Merced County Coroner’s Office as 31-year-old Rene Williams Jr. Williams … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s another reason not to drink and drive in Merced County during the holidays
Starting Thursday, Merced city police, Merced County Sheriff’s deputies and California Highway Patrol officers will be setting up DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols to deter and prevent drinking and driving. … Click to Continue »
Read More »One person killed during police chase in Merced County, authorities confirm
One person was killed Wednesday when green Honda sedan crashed and caught fire while trying to outrun police, the Sun-Star has confirmed. A 31-year-old man died at the scene, authorities … Click to Continue »
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