Longtime rumor swirled during elections that supervisors elected to third term receive lifetime benefits Supervisors receive same retirement options as all other county employees It’s possible a supervisor could earn retirement for lifetime, depending on age, years of service, other factors … Click to Continue »
Read More »Two Merced men arrested after weapons, marijuana found
About 90 marijuana plants discovered, police say Two homes, storage unit searched Police report finding evidence of theft of electricity … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater man arrested after foot chase
A brief foot chase ended Thursday in Atwater with a man with a lengthy criminal history behind bars, the Police Department reported. Mark Wayne Barnes, 26, allegedly was in possession … Click to Continue »
Read More »Obamas lift off from Castle Airport in Atwater after Yosemite visit
First family late to leave national park after morning of hiking President even gets in workout at recreation center beforehand … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced man arrested after vehicle chase in stolen car, police say
Short police chase ended with arrest Police said vehicle driven by suspect had been stolen that day … Click to Continue »
Read More »Madera man arrested after manhunt
A manhunt ended late Tuesday in outside Madera with a 34-year-old man behind bars, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office reported. Johnathan D. Daniels was captured in a rural area north … Click to Continue »
Read More »Driver arrested after high-speed chase in Atwater
42-year-old arrested after high-speed chase through Atwater streets Driver jailed on suspicion of drug possession, other charges … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater man arrested after 100 mph chase in Merced County
Suspect captured in Winton Pursuing officer crashed into a fence, was not injured … Click to Continue »
Read More »One arrested in Winton after high-speed chase in stolen car
19-year-old suspect was driving a stolen Prius, deputies say Chase reached speeds of more than 100 mph A deputy on his way home from work spotted the vehicle and gave chase … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced main jailed after high speed chase
George Garcia was driving a stolen car Garcia has a history of auto theft … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced attorney to get severance after termination
Jennifer McGrath’s contract was terminated after two months She’ll get a severance, though the amount was not immediately clear City Council appointed an interim … Click to Continue »
Read More »Police: Atwater man arrested after drunken high-speed chase, crash
A high-speed chase ended early Tuesday in Merced County when a 27-year-old Atwater man crashed his vehicle near Livingston, the Atwater Police Department reported. Raymond D. Black tried to flee … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Mysteries & Minutiae: Eateries remain open after owner’s sudden death
Florencio Aguilar died unexpectedly in April Aguilar owned Florencio’s Mexican Restaurant and La Morenita in Merced Family wants customers to know the restaurants remain open and unchanged … Click to Continue »
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