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Forecasters call for at least five straight days of triple-digit heat in Merced area No rain expected in Merced County Residents advised to stay hydrated, stay indoors when possible … Click to Continue »
Read More »Two Merced men arrested after weapons, marijuana found
About 90 marijuana plants discovered, police say Two homes, storage unit searched Police report finding evidence of theft of electricity … Click to Continue »
Read More »Turlock Unified will seek $88.8 million in school bonds
Turlock board votes to put elementary, high school bonds on November ballot Securing campuses, adding science labs, classroom upgrades top priorities Ways to make room for rising enrollment also in the mix … Click to Continue »
Read More »One dead in collision with Amtrak train near Winton
A man in his late 60s or early 70s is dead Friday after his truck was trapped on the train tracks and hit by an oncoming Amtrak train at the intersection of Winton Way and Santa Fe near Winton. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Livingston officer convicted of assaulting man in handcuffs
Officer Tyson Perry found guilty of felony assault, misdemeanor battery Livingston chief could not comment on the officer’s employment status Victim is suing officer and city … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fireworks will return to Lake McClure to mark holiday
It’s the first show at the reservoir since 2013 Show will cost $ 20 per car Two reservoirs also recently planted with trout … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County crews called to fight Erskine Fire in Kern County
About 16 firefighters left for south Valley on Friday Merced County Fire Chief Nancy Koerperich joined them Fire near Lake Isabella claimed two lives, destroyed dozens of homes … Click to Continue »
Read More »Cheers, fears and reaction in Merced as Britain votes to exit EU
British-born Merced residents speak out on historic vote, prime minister’s resignation Both sides of vote deeply, even bitterly, divided … Click to Continue »
Read More »Train strikes pickup truck in Winton, at least one person killed
At least one person was killed Friday when a train struck a vehicle in the area of Winton Way and Santa Fe Drive, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater man shot, suspect sought
A 19-year-old Atwater man was shot in the foot around 11 p.m. Thursday on Determine Drive in Atwater, the Police Department reported. The victim is expected to survive, Lt. Samuel … Click to Continue »
Read More »Police: Atwater traffic stop leads to drug seizure, arrest
A routine traffic stop ended Friday in Atwater with one man in custody after an officer spotted a bag of methamphetamine “in plain sight” inside the car, the Police Department … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced campus ranks among best for scholarships
The Good Call 2016 Best Schools for Scholarships Report has ranked UC Merced No. 8 out of 4,000 U.S. public colleges and universities for earning scholarships. The report examined the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater man arrested after foot chase
A brief foot chase ended Thursday in Atwater with a man with a lengthy criminal history behind bars, the Police Department reported. Mark Wayne Barnes, 26, allegedly was in possession … Click to Continue »
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