A 19-year-old Atwater man was arrested Monday after police said he stabbed his older brother during an argument. Antonio Perales was booked at 5:25 p.m. into the Merced County Jail … Click to Continue »
Read More »More rain expected for Merced area this week
A storm system is expected to bring rain to the Valley later this week, with snow in higher elevations. A National Weather Service forecast issued Monday afternoon said Tuesday would … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos school board candidate’s son confesses to vandalizing opponent’s signs
The 38-year-old son of Los Banos school district candidate Gary Munoz confessed to vandalizing the campaign signs of Munoz’s opponent, incumbent Dominic Falasco, over the weekend, police said. Cmdr. Ray … Click to Continue »
Read More »Q&A: County supervisor candidates face off in runoff election
District 2 Lee Lor, 34, Merced, executive director of the Merced County Education Fund What differentiates you from your opponent? Integrity, accountability, action, modern skills, advanced training, experience, age and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Body of missing Livingston toddler found in canal
A Livingston’s family’s worst fears were confirmed Monday afternoon when authorities found the body of 3-year-old Andres Tomas trapped in the waters of an irrigation canal near Delhi. The child … Click to Continue »
Read More »Last-minute fundraising and spending spikes in Jeff Denham-Michael Eggman race
A top Democratic lawmaker pops up in Modesto on Monday, Oct. 24, the latest proof that both parties are investing heavily in the House race pitting challenger Michael Eggman against … Click to Continue »
Read More »Father of missing Merced County toddler fears boy fell in canal
The father of a 3-year-old boy missing since Saturday appealed for help Monday in the effort to locate his son. Young Andres Tomas was reported missing around 4 p.m. Saturday … Click to Continue »
Read More »Two fatal crashes reported in Merced County
The California Highway Patrol is investigating two fatal collisions Friday night in Merced County. The names of the two men who were killed were not released. A motorcyclist, a man … Click to Continue »
Read More »Madera police officer shot at during pursuit through neighborhood
Madera police are looking for the people who fired more than a dozen rounds at an officer as he tried to pull over their vehicle early Sunday morning. The officer was unhurt, but a civilian who was doing a ride-along received minor cuts from glass from the patrol car’s windshield. …
Read More »Last-minute fundraising and spending spikes in Jeff Denham-Michael Eggman race
A top Democratic lawmaker pops up in Modesto on Monday, Oct. 24, the latest proof that both parties are investing heavily in the House race pitting challenger Michael Eggman against … Click to Continue »
Read More »When climate-change campaigners miss the point
The following editorial was written by Bloomberg View editors: Voters in Washington state will be asked next month whether they want to adopt the nation’s first carbon tax – a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced has its fair share of ghost stories
Halloween is around the corner, but October isn’t the only time I enjoy a good ghost story. Ever wondered what places in Merced are rumored to be haunted? The Courthouse … Click to Continue »
Read More »Q&A: Candidates for Atwater City Council
Larry Bergman, 55, retired fire captain and Realtor What differentiates you from your opponents? The only candidate with experience in elected office. Proudly served the citizens for over 32 years … Click to Continue »
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