Even with his eyes closed, Doug Martin can recognize the sound of every tractor on his Hanford ranch. There’s the big silver work horse, and the 40-year-old Oliver that can still run his backup generator, but the one he looks at with love is a tiny green thing from 1958. …
Read More »‘Total chaos’ at lounge event; Merced officer injured, several people arrested
A Merced police officer was injured and multiple people were arrested early Sunday after “a large melee” at Chandelier’s Hookah Lounge & Smoke Shop on Main Street where police fired … Click to Continue »
Read More »Violence on the rise in Merced County. Total homicides in 2017 already more than 2016
A Planada teenager who was shot during a gunfight between gang rivals on Carson Street earlier this week has died, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Thursday. Andrew Guzman, 18, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Mobile home a total loss in Merced County Fire
A mobile home, tractor and pickup truck were destroyed in a fire Friday morning on Westside Boulevard near Livingston. No one was injured. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fire officials: Downtown businesses are a ‘total loss’ after blaze
A fire that tore through a downtown building, destroying two businesses over the weekend, remained under investigation Monday. No one was injured in the Sunday morning blaze in the 600 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Rainfall total inches upward in Merced; more rain coming
Merced, Los Banos record more than inch of rain over weekend Forecasters expect a few dry days, followed by more rain … Click to Continue »
Read More »Central Fresno house fire considered “total loss”
A central Fresno home is now considered a total loss after fire consumes it. Officials say it started around 5:30 this morning near Lafayette and Dudley. When crews first arrived smoke was seen billowing from the home. Officials say the home is vacant, but the address does have a history …
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