A crash possibly involving three vehicles, including a tractor trailer, has been reported on southbound Highway 99 near Westside Boulevard in Merced County, according to the California Highway Patrol. At … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced police searching for Home Depot burglars
Merced police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two burglars who stole thousands of dollars in tools from Home Depot. Video surveillance captured the two men committing the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County remembers officers killed in the line of duty
The list of officers goes back more than 100 years The ceremony was filled with somber music and symbolism Surviving families in attendance were also honored … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced City Schools board votes to keep YEP child care
District previously discontinued program for next school year Parents spoke at board meetings saying YEP was their only option … Click to Continue »
Read More »Japanese students call on Merced College board to address issues with home stay program
Izumi Ota, an international student from Japan, spoke to the Merced College board on behalf of her friends hoping the board would address issues students are experiencing with their home stay program, YES International. Students say their host families have not been fulfilling their contracts by providing adequate meals and …
Read More »Merced College exchange students denounce living conditions with host homes
A group of international students say host families not keeping with their contracts One student representative addressed Merced College board on issues College says it’s only responsible for education, homestay program deals with host families … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced elementary school writers on display at festival
Students at John Muir Elementary in Merced showcased their skills during the school’s 11th annual Writing Festival. The event Thursday included writings from every child to “create an atmosphere of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Man arrested, accused of sex with Merced County teenager
Investigators believe the 20-year-old met the 15-year-old girl through social media They spent three days in at least two different hotels in Fresno and Oakland, deputies say Sheriff’s detectives say the case is a reminder to parents to be vigilant … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced attorney to get severance after termination
Jennifer McGrath’s contract was terminated after two months She’ll get a severance, though the amount was not immediately clear City Council appointed an interim … Click to Continue »
Read More »Smoke reported coming from near Merced High School
Smoke has been seen coming from the gymnasium-area at Merced High School. First reports were made at 10:13 a.m. today Few details were immediately available. Merced firefighters were responding to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced planners to get look at marijuana ordinance
City proposal would allow up to four dispensaries Cultivation would be allowed under certain restrictions … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced native wins award for investigative journalism
She was given the 2015 George Foster Peabody Award The reports revealed secret race-based mustard gas testing during World War II Reports showed Department of Veterans Affairs didn’t do enough to find victims … Click to Continue »
Read More »Paving work to affect ramps, lanes on Hwy 99 in Merced
Road work will affect access ramps to Highway 99 in Merced this week. The California Department of Transportation says paving work will require it to close northbound and southbound access … Click to Continue »
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