Valley News

Merced, Los Banos record more than inch of rain over weekend Forecasters expect a few dry days, followed by more rain … Click to Continue »

Closed-session meeting on appointment scheduled Merced without city attorney since December Council also to set dates for budget priority-setting meetings … Click to Continue »

Some residents pay tax to have landscaping service mow, trim neighborhoods At least one resident is dissatisfied with Yard Masters’ work in Silverado subdivision City officials say it takes vocal residents to keep city, companies accountable … Click to Continue »

One man was rushed to an area hospital in critical condition after he was shot late Friday in Delhi, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed. A second victim, a … Click to Continue »

More than 120 Ballico Elementary School students released salmon fry into the Merced River on Friday and participated in other activities at McConnell State Park to learn about river ecosystems, the food chain and water resource management. … Click to Continue »

Students went on field trip to McConnell State Park Activities focused on river ecosystems and water resource management Field trip possible through partnership with East Merced Resource Conservation District and Turlock Irrigation District … Click to Continue »

CHP officer has pleaded not guilty to lewd and lascivious acts His attorney will seek a motion to dismiss the case next month If convicted, Gilbert Gutierrez faces up to 16 years in state prison … Click to Continue »

Water-wise class A “Water-Wise Edible Landscaping” class is 11 a.m. Saturday at Merced Gardens and Nursery, 1007 Tahoe St. Presented by University of California Cooperative Extension master gardeners, the seminars … Click to Continue »

A decade after federal wildlife officials tried and failed to remove protections for grizzly bears that live in and near Yellowstone National Park, they are trying again, this time declaring that bear recovery efforts have been a “historic success.” … Click to Continue »

Police say man stole underwear, shirts and socks Security guard suffered broken arm, according to police … Click to Continue »

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The 12.8 percent jobless rate in January rose compared to December, but fell compared to a year ago The county lost 2,600 jobs between December and January … Click to Continue »

An on-duty Merced County Sheriff’s deputy driving his patrol vehicle struck and killed a 51-year-old man who was walking along Lander Avenue near 3rd Street on Thursday night. According to … Click to Continue »