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With a month to go before the June primary, the California Republican Party gathers in San Diego today for its 2018 convention, to rally the faithful and endorse candidates. (California … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater man charged in third car theft in five months, investigators say.
An Atwater man has been charged with car theft for the third time in five months, the Merced County District Attorney’s Office reported on Wednesday. The office filed felony charges … Click to Continue »
Read More »Why it might take five years to put in a stoplight to keep Los Banos students safe
It’s a busy, uncontrolled intersection frequently crossed by students on their way to and from Los Banos High School. City leaders say while, so far at least, major tragedy has … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fresno’s S&P Rating Jumps Five Tiers
A key rating agency has given the City of Fresno a big boost. A positive report from Standards and Poor’s could mean big savings for the city. S&P has upgraded the city’s bond rating from BBB- to an A+. That is a five-level increase. Officials say that means the city …
Read More »Merced man ordered to serve five life sentences plus 270 years for child sex crimes
Angry tears streamed down the faces of parents, aunts and grandparents Wednesday as each stood to face the man who sexually abused two young children from their family, describing him … Click to Continue »
Read More »Counting down the top five news stories of 2016 in Merced County
Concluding our look at the top news stories in Merced County from the past year, we examine the factors contributing to poor health in the community, bitter fights on the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Pork ribs, barbecues and five judges
On Saturday morning, members of eight teams of barbecuers were up early at Club Mercedes, preparing pork ribs for the community and for five judges who were presiding over the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Four people killed in bus crash, not five, authorities say
The deadly bus crash Tuesday in south of Livingston claimed the lives of four people, not five, authorities said today. Dozens more were injured when the charter bus, which was … Click to Continue »
Read More »Car crashes into Merced home, five people injured
A crash near downtown Merced on Sunday night hospitalized five people after a pickup ran a stop sign and hit a car that ran into a home. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Coal ash taints water in five states, study says
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-A study of North Carolina and four other southeastern states found evidence that coal ash ponds consistently contaminate nearby lakes, rivers and groundwater, Duke University scientists say. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Mysteries & Minutiae: Five Guys burger chain plans opening in May for Merced location
Burger joint originally slated to open by end of 2015 Virginia-based chain has more than 1,000 locations nationwide Menu features simple items with lots of toppings … Click to Continue »
Read More »Five Guys opens soon in Riverbank; sandwich shop, brewpub coming
Five Guys looks to serve burgers next month Antiques store turned sandwich shop seeks local location Sandude Brewing just days away … Click to Continue »
Read More »Five candidates file for Merced County District 4 supervisor seat
District 4 race most crowded of all supervisor races Candidates a mix of business owners and experienced board or council members … Click to Continue »
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