Mariposa Fire Mountain Community Fire Information
For an Atwater family, Wednesday night was a reminder of community support, togetherness and kindness. With the help of the organization Helping One Woman Merced, Renee Peña was honored at … Click to Continue »
Read More »Suspect jailed after attempting to hijack bus
A Winton man was jailed over the weekend after he allegedly tried to hijack a bus by threatening its driver, Atwater police reported. Atwater officers responded to Applegate Road and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced family fears homelessness after apartment fire
A Merced family faces an uncertain future after losing their homes and everything they own in a fire last week. They fear what may happen if they don’t soon receive … Click to Continue »
Read More »Victims struggling after Merced apartment fire
Norma Thompson, 65, lost her home last week in an apartment fire on K Street in Merced. She, her daughter and grandson were among the more than two dozen residents displaced by the blaze. With housing a sudden uncertainty, she worries their situation may soon be desperate and is unsure …
Read More »Atwater man jailed after he accidentally fired stolen gun
An Atwater man was arrested Wednesday after accidentally firing a gun police believe he stole during a burglary. Atwater police responded to a shots fired call about 9:30 a.m. in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater man jailed after leading police on high speed chase
An Atwater man remains in Merced County Jail after leading police on a high speed chase Wednesday evening in a stolen car. An Atwater officer noticed a stolen green Honda … Click to Continue »
Read More »Livingston man jailed after police seize guns, 25 pounds of marijuana
Merced Police Department’s gang unit arrested a Livingston man Saturday evening after finding 25 pounds of marijuana and guns in his home, police reported. The Merced Gang Violence Suppression unit … Click to Continue »
Read More »Communities shower police with support after killings
Dallas and Baton Rouge police killed this month in targeted attacks Citizens in Merced, Atwater and Dos Palos show their appreciation for local law enforcement … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced teen dies after rave event at Fresno theater
Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner’s announced 18-year-old’s death Tuesday Cause of death not yet determined, pending toxicology results Facebook lists Saturday event from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Mysteries & Minutiae: City will replant native trees after drought killed redwoods
City has removed more than 100 dead trees Redwoods died while city was under strict water cutbacks City plans to replant maple and ash trees that live well in drier conditions … Click to Continue »
Read More »Two die after car veers off road, lands in canal in Le Grand
Honda Accord traveling at high rate of speed Car completely submerged in canal … Click to Continue »
Read More »Decades after Montreal Protocol, there are signs hole in ozone layer has begun to heal
For the first time in 30 years, the gaping hole in the ozone layer above Antarctica is showing signs of healing. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater man jailed on drug violations after traffic stop
Police initially stopped Keith Geiggar for a broken brake light Geiggar allegedly had a bag of methamphetamine and a BB gun in the car … Click to Continue »
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