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Atwater officers caught a shoplifter in the act at a store that’s been hit by shoplifters multiple times in the last few months, the Police Department reported. Police responded to … Click to Continue »
Read More »3 arrested in auto parts store burglary
Detectives investigating the burglary of a downtown auto parts business tracked down three suspects found to also possess weapons, drugs and other items believed stolen from additional victims, authorities said. … Click to Continue »
Read More »The ban on plastic bags: An inconvenience for customers that can help littering, local store owners say
After making purchases Friday afternoon in Merced at Target on R Street, Cynthia Arismendez said she bought a bag for 10 cents to carry her items out, a charge that … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced store employee shot during robbery; three arrested
A store clerk was shot early Friday during an armed robbery at a Merced convenience store, the Merced Police Department reported. The victim was rushed to the hospital with one … Click to Continue »
Read More »Upgraded physical education in store for Atwater elementary students
Physical education in Atwater elementary schools is turning into more than just jumping jacks and pushups, a statement from the Merced County Office of Education said; it’s now dancing, games … Click to Continue »
Read More »4 men arrested in gang shooting outside Winton liquor store
Four suspected gang members have been arrested in connection with a shooting last month outside a Winton liquor store. The violence sparked around 9 p.m. Sept. 7 at Turf Liquor … Click to Continue »
Read More »California redwoods store more carbon than any other forests in the world, study finds
California’s ancient redwood forests aren’t just majestic and among the oldest living things on Earth – a new study finds they are a particularly potent weapon against global warming. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Shot fired during argument at Atwater liquor store
A Winton man was jailed early Monday after police said he fired a shot in the air during an argument with a liquor store employee in Atwater, the Police Department … Click to Continue »
Read More »Line forms for grand opening deals at Los Banos’ 99 Cents Only Store
First nine people in line get 99-cent 40-inch LED flat-screen TV Store features name-brand items for 99 cents … Click to Continue »
Read More »Record Store Day will be celebrated at Modesto’s Rasputin Music
Who says vinyl is dead? Eager audiophiles will line up at more than 1,000 independently owned music stores across the country for the ninth annual Record Store Day on Saturday. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Flames damage store in downtown Merced
Crew contained the flames to a single building The fire caused about $ 100,000 in damages, firefighters said … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Mysteries & Minutiae: Former Merced bowling alley and eyesore has changes in store
Residents approached city leaders about former Century Bowl site riddled with debris, vandalism Code enforcement said property owner acted immediately on cleanup Gas station, drive-thru fast-food possibly in store for site … Click to Continue »
Read More »Madera Police Search for Man in Unusual Attack, Robbery of Store Clerk Caught on Video
Madera police are investigating an unusual attack and robbery of a store employee caught on surveillance video. Police say the man in the video surprised the clerk by throwing a soda at him before getting away with about $ 500. It happened June 11 at the Madera Avenue Market near Maple …
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