The Merced County District Attorney’s Office, the county’s Superintendent of Schools and a seat on the Board of Supervisors will the some of the most hotly contested local races on … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced gang member arrested after these were found in home, police said
A Merced resident was arrested after the Merced Police Department’s Gang Violence Suppression Unit found him in possession of stolen weapons and ammunition, according to a news release. Benjamin Chandler … Click to Continue »
Read More »Which one do you like? Merced asks for input on these three jungle gym options
The city of Merced wants you to vote on the next play structure that will go into Applegate Park. City staff have picked three possible new structures for the play … Click to Continue »
Read More »These drivers were stopped for traffic violations. But then CHP’s K9s were called
Two California Highway Patrol Merced K9s uncovered large drug operations this week. At about 2 p.m on Tuesday, a male suspect’s vehicle was stopped by CHP officers for tinted windows … Click to Continue »
Read More »He wanted out of a gang. So these Merced County gangs members killed him, DA says
Two Merced County gang members were sentenced Thursday to life without parole in state prison for a 2013 ambush killing of a gang rival, according to the Merced County District … Click to Continue »
Read More »These are the people preserving Merced County’s history, and how they’ll be honored
Several people and organizations who have worked to preserve and maintain Merced County history will be honored Sunday with awards and grants by the Merced County Historical Society. Here’s a … Click to Continue »
Read More »He shot at a car and threw away these items before his arrest, Atwater police said
Atwater police arrested a 42-year-old Winton resident early Monday after he reportedly shot at a car of people. At Atwater patrol officer was near East Bellevue Road and Buhach Road … Click to Continue »
Read More »These 911 calls helped Los Banos Police solve several vandalism cases
Three teenagers were arrested Wednesday night after they were caught breaking windows of a home under construction, according to Los Banos Police. A 20-year-old Los Banos man also was arrested … Click to Continue »
Read More »Want to learn how these geese were saved from extinction? Find out on a wildlife tour
The San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge hosts its first event this month to teach people about the history of geese it was able to save from extinction. Goose Day, … Click to Continue »
Read More »These Merced County parents were arrested because their kids missed school, DA says
Eight Merced County parents have been arrested this month for failing to send their children to school, according to the Merced County District Attorney’s office. The arrests come about two … Click to Continue »
Read More »These are the parking lots Merced residents hate the most
Whether doing some grocery shopping, dropping children off for school or trying to grab a quick coffee, one thing is clear — Merced residents hate parking lots. Some of them … Click to Continue »
Read More »These Merced County teens are suspects in nearly a dozen vandalism cases
Los Banos police arrested three teens they say tagged multiple businesses in the city’s downtown this week. Police received reports of vandalism about 8:15 p.m. Thursday and headed to the … Click to Continue »
Read More »These clinics treated thousands of Merced residents. Now they’re under investigation.
Horisons Unlimited Healthcare is a Merced area clinic that is being investigated by various state and federal agencies, according to court documents. The clinic closed its doors in August and filed for bankruptcy in May. … Click to Continue »
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