Mariposa Fire Mountain Community Fire Information
An almond-growing family is donating nuts for children to snack on at several locations in and near Stanislaus County – along with kernels of knowledge about the industry. Sperry Farms, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Kelsey house fire not suspicious, officials say, though cause remains unclear
Investigators on Monday searched for answers after a disastrous New Year’s Day house fire at the home of a newly retired Merced County supervisor. Deidre Kelsey, whose retirement after two … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos police charities help community, kids
The Los Banos Police Department’s call to service this winter included more than keeping the city safe. Los Banos police in December helped accomplish three charity initiatives that benefited the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Two storm systems pushing snow and rain into Merced and the foothills
Recent snowfall has padded the play areas in the foothills and mountains and more is on its way through the end of the week, according to forecasts. Two to 4 … Click to Continue »
Read More »City of Merced to add high-paid position during Tuesday meeting
Merced City Council plans to welcome its first assistant city manager to that long-vacant position during its next regular meeting on Tuesday. The council meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County libraries challenge parents to read to children in new program
Libraries in Merced County will be using a new program and approach to help improve children’s literacy. On Jan. 21, county libraries will be rolling out “1,000 Books before Kindergarten,” … Click to Continue »
Read More »Victim identified in fatal crash in Merced County
A pedestrian killed late Sunday when he was struck by cars while crossing Highway 99 in Merced County has been identified. The Merced County Coroner’s Office on Monday confirmed the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced police arrest parolee with grim reaper-decorated handgun
A parolee with a gun hidden under the hood of his car in Merced was arrested on New Year’s Eve, according to police. Merced Police Department’s Gang Violence Suppression Unit … Click to Continue »
Read More »Man arrested after gunfire and a ‘short pursuit’ near Dos Palos
A man was arrested after a short pursuit just outside Dos Palos on Monday, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office reported. Deputies responded to reports of a drive-by shooting at a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Commercial Recycling Survey
To promote the recycling and diversion of solid waste, and to meet the requirements of the Mandatory Commercial Recycling laws, the Mariposa County Solid Waste & Recycling division is conducting a short, 5 question survey on commercial recycling.
Read More »Excessive force claim filed against Modesto in deadly drug sting
Modesto is facing an excessive force claim from a drug sting in which two of its police officers fired upon a car, killing the driver and injuring the passenger. Attorney … Click to Continue »
Read More »6-week investigation leads to arrest of Visalia man on cocaine charge
A man was arrested Friday in connection with the sale of cocaine in Visalia after a six-week investigation, police said. Sgt. Steve Scofield of the narcotics unit said Garian Martin, … Click to Continue »
Read More »They thought she was a burglar, but found her ‘highly intoxicated’ with baby in car
A woman who circled a neighborhood in Madera on Saturday night was arrested after police found her “highly intoxicated” with her 11-month-old child in the car. Police credited a man … Click to Continue »
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