A man suspected in a “rash of burglaries” in Livingston was arrested this week, police said Thursday. The most recent burglary was reported on Feb. 20, when the Novedades store … Click to Continue »
Read More »CHP Merced K9 Laika sniffed out more than tinted windows in this traffic stop
Officers found $ 68,000 wrapped in shrink wrap and electrical tape in a vehicle after California Highway Patrol Merced K9 Laika alerted them to the smell of narcotics, authorities said. CHP … Click to Continue »
Read More »Parents should be more active in students’ education. Merced County educators explain
Finding ways to help parents become more involved in their childrens’ education and schools has been an enduring goal for Merced County educators. The Merced County Office of Education, Merced … Click to Continue »
Read More »Even with pledges to fight global warming, you’d better brace yourself for more extreme weather
Scientists have some sobering news about the future of our planet: Even if humans manage to meet the temperature target set forth in the Paris climate change agreement, record-breaking weather … Click to Continue »
Read More »Polar bears burning more calories than thought; can they survive climate change?
Scientists studying the metabolism of free-ranging polar bears in the Arctic have found out why the loss of sea ice is hurting their survival: They burn calories at a faster … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County law enforcement struck blow to crime today. Can we expect more of this?
Suspects in the Planada, Le Grand and Winton areas got a rude awakening Friday after Merced County agencies performed a law enforcement sweep, rooting out felons with illegal weapons, warrants … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced fair lines up Sheila E., Selena tribute and more for concert series
The Merced County Fair announced its summer line-up of performers for its five nights of live concerts in June. The annual fair is June 6-10 at the Merced County Fairgrounds, … Click to Continue »
Read More »CHP K9 Laika sniffed marijuana in this SUV. There was something more inside
An Oregon man was arrested Thursday by California Highway Patrol after K-9 Laika alerted other officers to his vehicle, which contained the smell of marijuana and $ 52,000. CHP officers performed … Click to Continue »
Read More »Rare, venomous sea snake found slithering on Southern California shores. Are more coming?
A rare venomous sea snake found slithering on the sand in Newport Beach earlier this week was one of a growing number of the serpents apparently drawn far north of … Click to Continue »
Read More »County CEO gets more in cashed-out vacation, sick time than most Mercedians earn in a year
Merced County’s top administrator sold back vacation and sick time in 2017 and took home an extra $ 30,950, more than the per capita salary for a county resident, according to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sears and Kmart announce more store closures as parent company continues to struggle
No stores in the Northern San Joaquin Valley or Tuolumne County are on the latest closure lists for Sears and Kmart. Sears Holdings, the parent company for the struggling chains, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Deputies take more than 1,000 marijuana plants from a Merced County home
More than 1,000 marijuana plants were confiscated Wednesday after Merced County Sheriff’s Office busted up an illegal marijuana cultivation site, deputies said. Deputies went to the 16000 block of Corner … Click to Continue »
Read More »More details emerge on afternoon fatal motorcycle crash in Los Banos
A motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon on Pacheco Boulevard in Los Banos, according to the Los Banos Police Department. A green 2002 … Click to Continue »
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