A woman accused of kidnapping her daughters and trying to take them into Canada was released from a North Dakota jail over the weekend, according to Merced police. Rene Snider … Click to Continue »
Read More »Motorcyclist killed in solo accident in Merced
One person was killed Monday in a solo motorcycle accident in Merced, the Police Department reported. Few details were immediately available. Police responded just before 2 p.m. near El Capitan … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced director leaving for Tuolomne job
Merced’s development services director will leave the city for a job in Tuolomne County, he announced in a news release on Monday. David Gonzalves, who has worked in Merced since … Click to Continue »
Read More »2 arrested after high-speed chase in Merced County
A chase that reached speeds of more than 100 mph ended early Monday in the Franklin-area of Merced County with two people in custody, the Atwater Police Department reported. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced homicide victim identified
A man killed Sunday night in a West 12th Street alley in Merced has been identified. Luis Gonazlez, 33, of Merced, was killed, but authorities have not commented on the … Click to Continue »
Read More »First homicide of the year reported in Merced
A man in his 30s was killed Sunday night in an alleyway on West 12th Street in Merced, the first homicide of the year in the city. Lt. Jay Struble … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County will ring in Christmas season with parades, events
With the turkey and mashed potatoes now put away, Merced-area residents can get into the holiday spirit with local parades and tree ceremonies. The Active 20-30 Club plans Merced’s 22nd … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘Veterans Connect’ space introduced at Los Banos Library
Westside veterans can now research services and apply for benefits at the new “Veterans Connect” space in the Los Banos Library. The library at 1312 Seventh St. provides resources to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Local Merced businesses help holiday shoppers save big
Merced residents, choosing to shop at local clothing stores on Saturday, had the chance to score up to half off of certain items. Envy Fine Clothing and Helen & Louise … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gustine residents began celebration of the holiday season over the weekend
The cold and rainy weather on Saturday didn’t discourage many Gustine residents from coming out to the traditional Gustine Chamber of Commerce 2016 Downtown Christmas. Dozens of people in the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Some people drive distracted despite knowing the danger, UC Merced survey says
People know using their cellphone while driving is dangerous, but they do it anyway, according to a recent survey of UC Merced students. Professor Stephen Wooding and his public health … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College holiday concert set
The Merced College Chorale will make its debut as it presents “We Lift Our Voices,” a holiday choral concert, on Dec. 3, according to a news release. The concert begins … Click to Continue »
Read More »Trump seems ready to fight the world on climate change, and it could cost the US
Donald Trump is branded with all manner of unflattering labels, but one that hasn’t seemed to much bother him is “climate pariah.” The president-elect is unabashed in his disdain for … Click to Continue »
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