Today on Valley Edition, we learn how residents in the Kern County community of Lamont are excited about something many of us take for granted: sidewalks. We also learn about a new Buszzfeed investigation into a hit man with roots – and many victims – in the San Joaquin Valley. …
Read More »Merced County DA challenger takes big early lead in testy race
With the first round of votes tallied during Tuesday’s primary elections, ballots were leaning toward an upset in the Merced County District Attorney’s race. The heated race saw jabbing in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fourth arrest announced in Merced’s crackdown on fireworks
A 26-year-old Ceres woman was arrested Monday on suspicion of distributing illegal fireworks, the fourth arrest in less than a week in Merced’s latest effort to crack down on fireworks … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos police looking for witnesses in injury bicycle crash
A 69-year-old Los Banos man suffered minor injuries Tuesday when he collided with a car while riding his bicycle, the Police Department reported. The collision involving the bicyclist and a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Grass fire burning in Atwater threatens homes, firefighters say
A grass fire is burning in the area of Leonor Court in Atwater, threatening homes in the area, Cal Fire Merced County confirms. No homes are currently on fire, but … Click to Continue »
Read More »He was spotted by Los Banos police spraying graffiti on vehicles. 33 cars damaged
A 19-year-old Dos Palos man was arrested over the weekend after investigators found 33 vehicles had been vandalized during the graduation ceremony at Pacheco High School in Los Banos, the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Two Merced County parolees arrested in gun, meth search, police say
Two people were arrested over the weekend in Merced County after gang investigators found a gun and suspected methamphetamine, the Merced Police Department reported. Gang investigators on Saturday “developed information” … Click to Continue »
Read More »60 California leaders discuss the future of our state
Welcome to election week. As you know, the California primary is just a day away. And the November election is just around the corner. This election year, the Merced Sun-Star … Click to Continue »
Read More »Man who plotted Christmas Day terror attack on Pier 39 faces 15 years in prison
Everitt Aaron Jameson, accused of plotting to launch a Christmas Day attack on Pier 39 in San Francisco, pleaded guilty Monday in Fresno federal court to attempting to provide support … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County DA candidates spar over charges that were never filed
Perhaps the most heated race in Merced County’s June election, the Merced County district attorney seat is expected to be decided on Tuesday. The Election Day polls will see incumbent … Click to Continue »
Read More »Woman killed in crash north of Ballico identified, coroner says
A 65-year-old Turlock woman who died Saturday in a solo-vehicle crash on a rural road has been identified, according to the Merced County Coroner’s Office. The woman was eastbound on … Click to Continue »
Read More »Spanish Speakers Experience Discrimination At Valley Food Pantries
We’re standing in a fridge that’s the size of a two bedroom apartment at Food Link Tulare County. The ice box is stacked with produce and dairy products that will soon be in the fridges of Tulare families. Development director for the food bank, Nicole Celaya, says some families who …
Read More »Inmate assaulted by two others at Atwater federal prison, officials say
An inmate at the U.S. Penitentiary in Atwater received medical treatment recently after being assaulted by two other inmates, prison officials announced Saturday. The attack happened around 7:30 p.m. Friday, … Click to Continue »
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