Not everyone was in the holiday spirit at Vintage Faire Mall in Modesto on Thursday night. Video of a fight at the mall has been going viral Friday morning. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Slow and steady: Czech climber’s free ascent of Dawn Wall sets record
Adam Ondra, a 23-year-old from the Czech Republic who is considered by some to be the world’s best climber, thought he might cruise up the Dawn Wall of El Capitan. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Woman accused of abducting two Merced daughters released in North Dakota
A woman accused of kidnapping her daughters and trying to take them into Canada was released from a North Dakota jail over the weekend, according to Merced police. Rene Snider … Click to Continue »
Read More »Motorcyclist killed in solo accident in Merced
One person was killed Monday in a solo motorcycle accident in Merced, the Police Department reported. Few details were immediately available. Police responded just before 2 p.m. near El Capitan … Click to Continue »
Read More »Middle Fork SAR (Search and Rescue)
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. November 27, 2016 – Park officials are requesting the public’s help with information regarding a missing hiker. Saturday night, November 26, 2016, park dispatch was notified of an overdue hiker visiting the wilderness of Sequoia National Park. Vince Scalise, a 41-year-old from Phoenix, …
Read More »Merced director leaving for Tuolomne job
Merced’s development services director will leave the city for a job in Tuolomne County, he announced in a news release on Monday. David Gonzalves, who has worked in Merced since … Click to Continue »
Read More »2 arrested after high-speed chase in Merced County
A chase that reached speeds of more than 100 mph ended early Monday in the Franklin-area of Merced County with two people in custody, the Atwater Police Department reported. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced homicide victim identified
A man killed Sunday night in a West 12th Street alley in Merced has been identified. Luis Gonazlez, 33, of Merced, was killed, but authorities have not commented on the … Click to Continue »
Read More »First homicide of the year reported in Merced
A man in his 30s was killed Sunday night in an alleyway on West 12th Street in Merced, the first homicide of the year in the city. Lt. Jay Struble … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County will ring in Christmas season with parades, events
With the turkey and mashed potatoes now put away, Merced-area residents can get into the holiday spirit with local parades and tree ceremonies. The Active 20-30 Club plans Merced’s 22nd … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘Veterans Connect’ space introduced at Los Banos Library
Westside veterans can now research services and apply for benefits at the new “Veterans Connect” space in the Los Banos Library. The library at 1312 Seventh St. provides resources to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Local Merced businesses help holiday shoppers save big
Merced residents, choosing to shop at local clothing stores on Saturday, had the chance to score up to half off of certain items. Envy Fine Clothing and Helen & Louise … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gustine residents began celebration of the holiday season over the weekend
The cold and rainy weather on Saturday didn’t discourage many Gustine residents from coming out to the traditional Gustine Chamber of Commerce 2016 Downtown Christmas. Dozens of people in the … Click to Continue »
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