Union City man, 45, injured in Saturday-night crash Driver was found by firefighters away from crash Fire burned 1,245 acres, extinguished Sunday night … Click to Continue »
Read More »3-day-old girl killed by family dogs, Fresno police say
Police say newborn baby’s death appears to be an accident Dogs belonged to baby’s uncle, who surrendered them to SPCA … Click to Continue »
Read More »Associate warden at Chowchilla prison held on child sex charges
Travis Wright, 45, was booked into Madera County Jail on several sex-related offenses … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced children learn solar lessons on a hot day in the park
About 20 children participated in a hands-on, real-life lesson about solar energy Monday at the Renewable Energy Learning Center at Stephen Leonard Park. After a short lesson, the students assembled … Click to Continue »
Read More »Search continues for Merced doctor charged with child molestation
Pediatrician failed to appear in court June 9, 2015 Charged with molesting three autistic children, filming people using clinic bathroom Defendant has been missing more than a year … Click to Continue »
Read More »MCOE offers program to shape young adults’ career plans
Program offers support and mentors for young adults Participants set up a career plan, get job training and work experience … Click to Continue »
Read More »Man shot to death in Gustine
No arrests have been made Victim was shot multiple times, found near city park Police have not commented on a motive for the homicide … Click to Continue »
Read More »Police: Young boy killed in drunken-driving crash near Los Banos
Mother and driver, Visalia resident Vanessa Bueno, 33, booked into jail Boy, 8, wasn’t wearing seat belt Visalia teenager suffered minor injuries, infant girl was not injured … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced high-speed rail workshop set
The workshop is designed to get public input on how to use land It’s the second workshop, and builds on the findings in the first meeting Station set to open in 2025 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced’s police gang unit make drug, gun arrests
Osbaldo Martinez of Winton jailed on gun charges Francisco “Cisco” Lopez jailed on drug sales charges … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater man jailed on drug violations after traffic stop
Police initially stopped Keith Geiggar for a broken brake light Geiggar allegedly had a bag of methamphetamine and a BB gun in the car … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Mysteries & Minutiae: Merced County supervisors don’t receive special benefits after three terms
Longtime rumor swirled during elections that supervisors elected to third term receive lifetime benefits Supervisors receive same retirement options as all other county employees It’s possible a supervisor could earn retirement for lifetime, depending on age, years of service, other factors … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced man arrested in ammunition and marijuana possession case
Police say around 100 marijuana plants found More than 800 rounds of ammunition found in residence … Click to Continue »
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