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A Merced County murder case described by a judge as “senseless,” “heinous,” and “disturbing” will be featured on an episode on “Killer Instinct with Chris Hansen,” on Monday, Aug. 15. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Attorney claims jury misconduct in Livingston officer’s trial
A Merced Superior Court judge denied a motion Thursday to release jury contact information to the attorney of a Livingston police officer convicted in June of assaulting a man in … Click to Continue »
Read More »DUI and license checkpoint scheduled in Atwater
The Merced area California Highway Patrol will conduct a DUI and drivers license checkpoint on Friday night in Atwater. The checkpoint will be on Santa Fe Drive west of Franklin … Click to Continue »
Read More »Living Smart: 5 design trends for wood floors
Wood flooring is a classic look for any home, but there are trends to consider when installing a new floor or refinishing an existing one: … Click to Continue »
Read More »Third Zika virus case confirmed in Merced County
A third case of the Zika Virus has been confirmed in Merced County by officials at the Merced County Department of Public Health. A little more than a week ago … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College forced to buy new equipment with police change
Merced College officially adopted its temporary contract with the Merced Police Department this week, noting the college had to purchase all-new equipment and come to an understanding with the Los … Click to Continue »
Read More »First wave of county schools begin new school year
Bryson Dixon started his first day of preschool on Wednesday in Le Grand, joining many classmates he’ll likely be with until he graduates from high school. The 4-year-old walked up … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College names new chorus head
Merced College’s new director of the Merced College Community Chorus has experience directing high school and church choirs in Turlock and Modesto, among other performances, officials announced this week. Phillip … Click to Continue »
Read More »Why is some plastic recycling no longer cost-effective? Blame fracking
DALLAS – The past couple of years of relatively cheap crude oil and natural gas has upended the industry with the greenest image: recycling. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos officials cut ribbon on Creekside Junior High
Creekside Junior High School opens Wednesday for more than 700 students. The new school has been heralded by community leaders as one that will help the Los Banos Unified School … Click to Continue »
Read More »New leadership taking charge at Merced area high schools
Lance Morrow will take the lead as new principal at Buhach Colony High School as one of many new administrators in the Merced Union High School District. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Jones denies supporting recall of school board member
Los Banos Unified School District Board Trustee Tommy Jones said he is not supporting the recall efforts against Trustee John Mueller. The statement clarified an earlier comment he made to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater names new chief; city manager to retire
Frank Pietro, an Atwater native who rose through the ranks to become his hometown’s top cop and later guided the city out of dire financial straits, has decided to retire, … Click to Continue »
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