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Read More »Suspect swims back to Los Banos police after pursuit in stolen vehicle
A soaking wet Turlock man was arrested Monday after he crashed a stolen car while trying to outrun police and then tried to escape by swimming across a the Delta-Mendota … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced leaders look back at attack
A year after a stabbing attack that shook UC Merced, little about the campus’ emergency protocol has changed, because it worked well, campus leaders said. On Nov. 4, 2015, 18-year-old … Click to Continue »
Read More »County fires back at report on mass incarceration
A report from a national advocacy group gave Merced County a failing grade in incarceration practices, but this week county officials rebutted the findings, questioning its data and saying it … Click to Continue »
Read More »Wild West comes back to life in downtown mural
Anne Whitehurst says the professional mural she created for Los Banos is not only an homage to the community’s history, but also reflects a past that, for her, is deeply … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced says ‘yes’ to veggies, ‘stay back’ to cigarettes
After prodding from community garden enthusiasts, Merced City Council decided this week to allow the shared urban farms and pledged to reduce permit fees. The council voted 6-0 to officially … Click to Continue »
Read More »Students back in town, a boost to local economy
Thousands of students moved into Merced for the first time or returned after their summer break this week, and their spending money came with them. It’s not clear exactly how … Click to Continue »
Read More »Back to school means spikes in ozone pollutants, experts say
School started this week for most Merced schools, which for parents and guardians means long lines of cars and waiting during drop-offs and pick-ups from school. The San Joaquin Valley … Click to Continue »
Read More »Weaver students beat the heat back at school
While most Merced students are looking for ways to beat the heat as they wrap up their summer, students attending Weaver Union schools have already put their thinking caps back … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced’s high-speed rail plans back on track
Planners dealt with uncertainty early in the year Plans for Merced’s stop have since been put back into initial efforts Workshop-goers debated best use of land around the station … Click to Continue »
Read More »Reporting back on Merced’s best tacos
Ramon’s Tacos in Planada most recommended by readers Popular among Yosemite tourists, the Sanchez family doesn’t disappoint Five Guys finally opens in Merced … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County supervisors fight back on public safety criticism
Sheriff, district attorney had ripped board for inaction on public safety issues Board shows it has added positions, spent millions in capital projects for public safety Two supervisors acknowledge board needs to do more … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced back in initial HSR route
Train planners made an announcement Thursday Merced and Bakersfield added to initial plans to be complete by 2025 … Click to Continue »
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