A Merced woman allegedly shot by her adopted father told a Merced County jury on Thursday her father sexually assaulted her many times going back to when she was in … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘The system is broke.’ Decorated teacher says Merced Union fails to protect victims
A highly decorated veteran teacher blasted Merced Union School District officials Wednesday in a fiery public speech, saying when she asked an administrator for protection from a coworker she was … Click to Continue »
Read More »South Merced advocacy group demands answers in police use-of-force investigation
Advocates of people of color said Wednesday they “want answers” following the arrest of William Colbert, a black man who said he was unnecessarily beaten by Merced police. The South … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced detective involved in non-injury crash, police say
No injuries were reported in a crash involving a Merced police detective on Wednesday, according to police. Detective Don Varney was heading west on 22nd Street around 10 a.m. as … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ethan Morse trial ends, Merced County on hook to pay $526K for falsely arresting DA’s son
Nearly four years after Ethan Morse was falsely arrested on a murder charge, his federal civil rights trial ended Tuesday with a Merced County Sheriff’s lieutenant and a detective denying … Click to Continue »
Read More »Thousands have died of opioid overdoses. Merced joins lawsuit against drug makers
Merced County is one of 30 California counties suing opioid makers and distributors in a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, according to the law firm handling the case. Dallas-based Baron & … Click to Continue »
Read More »Skip jury duty in Merced County? You’re not off the hook. Here’s what to expect
More people have been failing to show for jury duty in Merced County, officials said. So Merced Superior Court judges are increasingly taking action. Merced County judges Carol Ash and … Click to Continue »
Read More »They stole $10,000 with identity theft, Merced police say. One is still on the loose
Merced police arrested a man and woman, and are looking for another man, for allegedly stealing multiple identities, officers said Tuesday. Police have been investigating a “series of identity theft … Click to Continue »
Read More »Union workers protesting for higher wages at UC Merced
About two dozen union workers formed a picket line Tuesday at UC Merced, the second day of a planned three-day strike protesting stagnating contract negotiations with the University of California. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Marijuana grow discovered at scene of house fire in Merced, firefighters confirm
A marijuana grow was found over the weekend after firefighters extinguished a small blaze at a home on the southeastern outskirts of Merced, authorities confirmed Monday. Fire Deputy Chief Billy … Click to Continue »
Read More »One man captured in Merced County after lengthy, high-speed chase, police say
A 31-year-old suspected gang member was jailed over the weekend after leading police on a lengthy car chase that reached speeds of 100 mph, the Merced Police Department reported. Erwin … Click to Continue »
Read More »Attorney says Merced couple arrested in alleged arson fire ‘maintain their innocence’
An attorney defending a Merced couple accused of torching their downtown business in 2016 spoke out Friday, saying his clients “maintain their innocence.” Mai Moua and Zang Her were arrested … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced Alumni Return as Innovation Event Expands, Enters Seventh Year
The idea for a year-end event showcasing School of Engineering students’ original designs started as a scribble on the back of a cocktail napkin and culminated in the exhibition of … Click to Continue »
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