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Read More »4 men arrested in gang shooting outside Winton liquor store
Four suspected gang members have been arrested in connection with a shooting last month outside a Winton liquor store. The violence sparked around 9 p.m. Sept. 7 at Turf Liquor … Click to Continue »
Read More »Robbers stab cab driver then flee
A cab driver suffered multiple stab wounds in a robbery that occurred early Thursday as he drove two men to the Los Banos area, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office reported. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Diggin’ In: Dogbane: Good for insects, bad for dogs
Interesting fruits and seeds in the fall garden add a visual interest that draws the eye as much as stunning flowers do. Summer-flowering native dogbane is one of those very … Click to Continue »
Read More »Obama says Paris deal to limit carbon pollution will take effect
The Paris climate accord negotiated last year has been ratified by enough countries to go into force, a step that will help reduce worldwide carbon pollution and stave off global … Click to Continue »
Read More »Research tag not adequately sterilized is linked to death of whale
An endangered orca that died earlier this year likely developed a fatal infection after a scientist failed to adequately sterilize a research tag that was shot into its body, according … Click to Continue »
Read More »Students learn how to preserve wildlife in Yosemite
In honor of the National Parks Centennial, four students and two teachers from Yosemite High School made a backpacking trip to Yosemite National Park to learn about the importance of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Woody testifies he lied to investigators in Korey Kauffman case
The defense on Wednesday continued its cross-examination of prosecution witness Robert Lee Woody with a line of questioning challenging his credibility on what he told authorities about the death of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Pink pride: Cancer fight fits Turlock Fire to a tee
The Turlock Fire Department is in the pink, with firefighters on all the rigs wearing their signature T-shirts through October to raise awareness and money to help fight breast cancer. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced City School District breaks ground on STEAM center
Merced City School District officials broke ground Wednesday at Ada Givens Elementary for a new STEAM Center, a cutting-edge facility that will provide space for studies in science, technology, engineering, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Arraignment for Los Banos homicide suspects continued
The Wednesday arraignment for three of the four family members charged with killing a 35-year-old Los Banos man was continued to Friday, Oct. 7, to give one of the attorneys … Click to Continue »
Read More »Firefighters train with aircraft simulator set on fire
The Merced Fire Department this week is putting firefighters through a training using a mock aircraft that’s set ablaze. Firefighters will learn how to rescue passengers, set up proper evacuation … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced movie theater to show Clinton-Trump sequel on big screen
One of the most anticipated sequels in recent memory will hit big screens Sunday: Clinton vs. Trump, Part 2. Regal Hollywood Merced 13 will show the second presidential debate between … Click to Continue »
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