More than 10 agencies participate in training Main objective is to save as many lives as possible Law enforcement and paramedics respond to scene as a unit instead of separately … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College graduation is Friday
A total of 1,093 degrees and 406 certificates of achievement will be handed out Honor students will get special recognition The Professor of the Year Award will also be announced … Click to Continue »
Read More »Republican Rep. Jeff Denham walks the line in San Joaquin Valley
Republican made a splash by supporting immigration overhaul He sometimes breaks rank to side with Democrats Ex-Air Force enlisted man puts priority on veterans issues … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced filmmaker discusses film made in town
The director of “Lupe Under the Sun,” a film shot entirely in Merced County, talks about his film on May 20, 2016. (Thaddeus Miller/tmiller@mercedsunstar.com) … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced adds new firefighters
Five new firefighters were sworn in Friday The city is planning $ 700,000 in overtime next fiscal year All five are from other parts of the state … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County joins suit against gambling software provider
Pong Marketing alleged to provide gambling software to “sweepstakes cafes” in California State Supreme Court has found such internet gambling enterprises are unlawful Sweepstakes businesses estimated to generate $ 10 billion a year in revenue nationwide … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hundreds of marijuana plants seized, arrest made in Los Banos
Total of 624 marijuana plants, 228 grams processed marijuana seized in two homes Los Banos resident Hugo John Garay, 34, arrested Still under investigation … Click to Continue »
Read More »Young Merced woman up for Dairy Princess
She faces off against two young ladies from Turlock The winner is a dairy ambassador for the region The contest is June 16 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced sees 10 straight months of manufacturing job growth
April’s jobless rate down slightly from last year and from March County’s unemployment rate still double the state and national averages … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fire tears through Winton apartment complex
Two dozen families displaced, but no injuries reported Crookham Elementary School on lockdown Cause of fire is unknown … Click to Continue »
Read More »Long-standing series introduces local kids to opera
Thousands of Merced County schoolchildren will be introduced to the wonders of opera this month during the latest entry in the long-running Children’s Opera series at UC Merced. Co-produced by … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sex charges filed against Los Banos police officer, ex-teacher
Four felony counts, one misdemeanor count charged Thursday Dusty Norris was arrested Wednesday Allegations stem from his time as a teacher with the county Office of Education … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced medical pot ordinance gains planners’ recommendation
Planning Commission supports medical cannabis proposal with some changes Members said patients should be allowed fewer plants than initially proposed City Council will see ordinance July 5 … Click to Continue »
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