Merced County is poised to receive nearly $ 1 million from the state for a program targeting teens and young adults to keep them in school and out of jail. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater teen scrambled to help neighbor struck by car. Victim’s family: “He’s a hero”
The family of a 55-year-old Atwater woman is praising a teenage neighbor who helped the woman after she was run down by a vehicle in her front yard. No arrests … Click to Continue »
Read More »What are Merced health advocates doing to help undocumented receive health coverage?
Community groups in Merced County have been working with health and elected officials to find ways to provide health insurance for the thousands of Merced County residents who lack coverage. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Package thief caught on camera. Atwater police want your help identifying him.
Atwater police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a package thief caught on surveillance video footage. The man was caught on camera stealing a package from a victim’s doorstep … Click to Continue »
Read More »Will programs like this help more Merced County students move on to college or trade schools?
After 13 years in school, seniors graduating from Merced High School are starting to see the benefits of their long hours of studying and homework. “The payoff is here,” Principal … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater man evades police after pursuit on ATV. Police seeking public’s help
A wanted Atwater man and former gang member received help as he evaded police Tuesday night during a pursuit that started with an ATV and ended on foot, the Atwater … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater police want your help identifying a mail thief
Atwater police are seeking the public’s help to identify a mail thief who pried open the mailboxes at Olzack Healthcare Consulting and Providence Financial & Insurance Services last week. Surveillance … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced deputies seeking help identifying suspects in recent carjacking cases
Merced County sheriff’s detectives on Thursday issued a public warning and asked for information in connection with multiple carjackings that have been reported in recent months in the Winton-Atwater area. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Who killed this man? Los Banos police need your help
Los Banos police are asking for the public’s help in solving a February homicide. Ricky Floyd Young, Jr., was found shot on the evening of Feb. 6, sitting in the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Cough-Cough: Smog repairs can help clean Central Valley air
One way San Joaquin Valley resident can help improve air quality is to make sure their vehicle’s emissions meet state standards. Merced County residents have a chance Saturday to have … Click to Continue »
Read More »Looking for a bilingual insurance agent? New online service can help
People who are looking for an insurance agent or broker who speaks a foreign language or American Sign Language have a new tool to help in their search. The California … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater police seek public’s help in 2014 cold-case gang shooting
Atwater police detectives on Tuesday released six surveillance-camera images in connection with a 2014 cold-case gang shooting that left a 17-year-old boy injured. No arrests have been made in the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Want to help your kid ace the next big test? You’ll laugh when you find out how
When it comes to test day, your kids know what they know. The hard part is getting over the anxiety. With all of the pressure to get into honors classes … Click to Continue »
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