The bail amount for a Merced County man accused of striking a girl with his car and then fleeing the scene was cut by more than half on Thursday. Isaac … Click to Continue »
Read More »Police questioning Atwater parents who disappeared after infant died
Police said they have now been in contact with an Atwater couple they had difficulty finding after their 2-month-old baby died this week. Police asked early Thursday for the public’s … Click to Continue »
Read More »Local Merced Speedway driver dies after crashing in race at Perris Auto Speedway
Local race car driver and Merced Speedway regular Bill Egleston died after an on-track accident in a recent race at the Perris Auto Speedway in Perris, fellow racers confirmed on … Click to Continue »
Read More »Double homicide suspected after Chowchilla police respond to fire
The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two dead bodies that Chowchilla police found in a home early Tuesday as “victims of foul play,” according to a news release. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gaming Pioneer: Sierra On-Line’s Legacy Remains Strong Nearly 40 Years After Founding
It might be hard to believe today, but the Madera County community of Oakhurst was once one of the biggest players in the world of computer gaming. For much of the 1980’s and 90’s, the mountain community was home to Sierra On-Line, an early pioneer in computer gaming, known for …
Read More »70-year-old arrested for DUI after collision near Planada
Authorities have arrested a 70-year-old woman for driving under the influence of alcohol after her vehicle was involved in a three-car collision Friday evening on State Route 140, according to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Woman injured in Merced crash after car hydroplanes, crashes into orchard
A 53-year-old woman suffered moderate injuries Tuesday morning after her car hydroplaned and crashed into an orchard in Merced, police said. Merced police responded to reports of a traffic collision … Click to Continue »
Read More »Woman injured after car hydroplanes, crashes into Merced orchard
A woman was transported to a Modesto area hospital with moderate injuries after her car hydroplaned on Campus Parkway at East Gerard Avenue in Merced and crashed into orchard trees Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, Merced Police said. High speed and the rainy weather were considered factors, officers said. … Click …
Read More »Driver, 17, chased by Merced deputies after carjacking
A 17-year-old was arrested after allegedly carjacking someone in Delhi before leading Merced County deputies in a pursuit, the sheriff’s office said Tuesday. A driver in the area of Mediterranean … Click to Continue »
Read More »Highway in Merced County still shut down after crash this morning
Northbound lane of Highway 59 between Childs and Cone avenue will be closed “temporarily” on Monday Jan. 8, 2018 while crews clean up the scene of a solo-vehicle crash. mvelez@mercedsun-star … Click to Continue »
Read More »This is the man Merced police said was killed after he broke into a home
The man killed this week in Merced after kicking in the door of a north Merced condominium has been identified, according to law enforcement. Moana John LogoLogo, 33, of Merced … Click to Continue »
Read More »Family of four displaced after home catches fire in Merced County
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Merced County, responds to the scene of a residential structure fire in the 2700 block of Highway 140 in unincorporated Merced County, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. According to Battalion Chief Mark Pimentel, the cause of the fire is still under …
Read More »Woman suffers major injuries after being hit by car in Los Banos
A Los Banos woman suffered major injuries after she was hit by a car Tuesday night, according to police. Los Banos police responded to a report of a collision at … Click to Continue »
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