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A 23-year-old Clovis man faces possible child molestation charges after he was attacked at a traffic light by the father of the alleged victim — in front of an Atwater … Click to Continue »
Read More »Elephant poachers are hard at work in Africa, and carbon dating proves it
Elephant poaching is alive and well – and the elephants are not. A team of scientists examining seized shipments of elephant tusks from Africa have found that the vast majority … Click to Continue »
Read More »Pay attention to what you like, kids; it can point you to a career, author says
An award-winning author of more than 75 books taught dozens of Merced City School District students about reptiles and his adventures while researching. Sneed B. Collard III, also a publisher … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Mysteries & Minutiae: Central Valley Regional Center is building a big, shiny space
About a month ago this column was essentially a giant list of retail and development projects coming to Merced. That prompted a few additional questions from readers that I’ll answer … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced rallies around family of ‘Baby Thomas’
Thomas Jeffery Chandler was just 6 months old when he died, but already had lived long enough to unite a community. More than 150 people rallied around his mother, Noelle … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hundred of stories are being represented through American flags this week
Ed Walters, 69, stared at seven American flags that gently blew in the breeze Saturday afternoon. They may all look the same, but each has a unique story, he said. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Yucca (Wildfire)
Reported on Saturday afternoon, November 5, 2016 by a plane from CALFIRE. This lightning caused fire is undergoing direct suppression by fire crews from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks due to its location. As of the afternoon of November 6, 2016, the fire is 4 acres and is expected …
Read More »Merced City Council could pick new police station
The Merced City Council is set to discuss the city’s next police station Monday, as well as the early stages of a large, new apartment complex in northeast Merced. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Midpines Park CLOSED
In order to address the dead trees currently in the park, the Midpines Park will be closed on November 15, 16 & 17th. We appreciate your patience as we work to get the park safe and re-opened.
Read More »2016 Merced Field of Honor
Veterans and first responders are honored at the 2016 Merced Field of Honor on the Merced College lawn in Merced, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced pastor appears in court on attempted murder charges
A Merced pastor pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder Friday in connection with the shootings of three people – two adopted family members and one of their boyfriends. … Click to Continue »
Read More »MMA fighters visit Sequoia High School
Five MMA fighters visited Sequoia High School on Friday, Nov 4,2016, for Positive Choices Day and shared their stories of overcoming challenges and encouraged students to make good decisions for their future. … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘Leader’ of brutal slayings convicted of murder in Merced County
A man prosecutors described as “a ringleader” and “shot caller” was convicted Friday in a vicious, drug-related double-homicide that saw the captured victims tied up, beaten with a bat, repeatedly … Click to Continue »
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