Police said a Merced man was driving under the influence when he crashed this week, injuring himself and others, police said on Friday. Robert Maule, 34, of Merced was driving … 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 »Larry Nassar nearly attacked in court room by father of three victims, video shows
A father of three victims of Larry Nassar tried to attack the disgraced former sports doctor Friday during a court hearing in Michigan. After two of his daughters spoke, the … Click to Continue »
Read More »2017 was one of the three hottest years on record, NASA and NOAA scientists say
Either way you slice it, last year was a top-three scorcher. Global temperatures in 2017 were the third-highest on record, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Three gang members arrested in Merced with gun, drugs and cash, police say
Three gang members were arrested in Merced on Wednesday for illegally possessing guns and drugs, according to the Merced Police Department. The city’s Gang Violence Suppression Unit had information that … Click to Continue »
Read More »Three people ejected from car on New Year’s Day crash in Merced County
Three people suffered major injuries early New Year’s Day when they all were ejected from a car traveling on Interstate 5 near Los Banos, the California Highway Patrol confirmed. Names … Click to Continue »
Read More »Three reported injured in rollover crash on I5 in Los Banos area
The California Highway Patrol is on the scene of a major-injury crash on southbound Interstate 5 in the Los Banos area. The CHP traffic incident information page online says two … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater woman assaulted in her own home by three men who broke in. Suspects sought
A 33-year-old Atwater woman was assaulted in her home by three men Thursday night, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office reported. The woman was taken to a regional hospital with unspecified … Click to Continue »
Read More »Firefighters revive one dog after two others perish in house fire that displaces family of three
Firefighters respond to the scene of a residential structure fire in the 2100 block of Fern Street in unincorporated Merced County, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. Firefighters were able to revive one of three dogs at the residents where a fire has displaced a family of three. … Click …
Read More »Split California in three? The clock is ticking for proponents to get it on the ballot
Signature gatherers are out this winter collecting the 365,880 needed for a proposed ballot initiative that seeks to divide California into three separate states. Tim Draper, the tech billionaire behind … Click to Continue »
Read More »Two people flee after crashing into three parked cars in Merced. One arrested, police say
One person was taken to a local hospital and arrested on Sunday after trying to flee the scene of a hit-and-run crash in Merced, according to the Merced Police Department. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hit-and-run driver crashes into three parked cars in Merced
The driver and passenger of a Toyota Corolla fled after crashing into three parked cars in Merced on P and 13th streets Sunday Dec. 10, 2017, according to the Merced Police Department. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »This Merced man has been convicted of possessing child pornography three times
A 47-year-old Merced man with a history of possessing child pornography will spend the next four years in prison following his third such conviction during the last three years. Lawrence … Click to Continue »
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