Two teenagers were rescued from Bear Creek after the car they were traveling in veered off the roadway and crashed into Bear Creek near Parsons Avenue in Merced, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Almond plant evacuated after machinery catches fire in Merced County
Machinery at a Merced County almond harvester caught fire on Tuesday, causing an evacuation, according to the company’s management. The fire was reported about 2:10 p.m. inside a building at … Click to Continue »
Read More »Four people dead after charter bus strikes sign pole on Highway 99 near Livingston
Rescue crews respond to the scene of a charter bus crash on northbound Highway 99 between Atwater and Livingston, Calif., Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016. According to the California Highway Patrol, four people are dead and at least five more suffered major injuries when the bus carrying about 30 people struck …
Read More »Man flown to hospital after being shot at trailer park in Santa Nella
A man was shot in Santa Nella on Sunday just before noon, the Merced County Sheriff’s office reported. At about 11:48, a man was shot at a trailer park on … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos toddler died after he was found in the backyard spa, police say
A Los Banos toddler died last weekend after he was found drowned in a backyard spa hot tub, in an incident authorities are describing as a “tragic accident.” The Merced … Click to Continue »
Read More »Jim Boren Announces Retirement After 48 Years With The Fresno Bee
The Fresno Bee’s executive editor Jim Boren announced on Monday that he plans to retire in January. In his 48 year career he’s covered countless stories – from the Chowchilla school bus kidnapping to the Operation Rezone scandal at Fresno City Hall. Prior to his current position, he helped lead …
Read More »Merced felons back in jail after guns found in homes, police said
Three Merced felons were arrested Thursday for possessing firearms. The Merced Police Department’s Gang Violence Suppression Unit served search warrants at two homes on suspicion the residents possessed firearms, which … Click to Continue »
Read More »Two with ‘large amount’ of weed arrested after chase in Merced County, police say
A man and woman were arrested during the weekend with a suitcase full of marijuana and a digital scale, according to Los Banos police. A Los Banos officer attempted to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Valley Fever Advocates And Legislators Vow To ‘Press Harder’ After Governor Rejects Critical Bill
Even as valley fever cases are sharply increasing in Central California, Governor Jerry Brown has vetoed legislation that would have created programs to inform the public about the little-known respiratory disease. AB 1279, authored by Rudy Salas, D-Bakersfield, initially promised $ 2 million in funding for valley fever awareness. It …
Read More »Convicted felon arrested in Merced after car searched, police say
A 41-year-old convicted felon was arrested in Merced on Wednesday night after officers searched his vehicle and found a handgun, the Merced Police Department reported. At about 4:22 p.m., Moses … Click to Continue »
Read More »US, Syria out in the cold after Nicaragua signs Paris climate deal
Nicaragua has signed the Paris climate deal, the country’s vice president confirmed Monday, leaving the United States and Syria as the only two nations to not lend their support to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced gang members arrested after parole search, police say
Two gang members were arrested in Merced on Saturday night after police conducted a search of their apartment, the Merced Police Department reported. At about 6:18, officials said, police conducted … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos police event successful despite delay after officers’ shooting, chief says
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