A reported pipe-bomb scare Friday in Stevinson proved to be a false alarm, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. The suspicious package, found just after 11 a.m. in front of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Marijuana grow discovered at scene of house fire in Merced, firefighters confirm
A marijuana grow was found over the weekend after firefighters extinguished a small blaze at a home on the southeastern outskirts of Merced, authorities confirmed Monday. Fire Deputy Chief Billy … Click to Continue »
Read More »Body found in Gustine canal, Merced sheriff deputies confirm
A man has been found in a canal in Gustine, the Merced County Sheriff’s Department confirmed Thursday afternoon. Investigators are treating the death as suspicious but said there were no … Click to Continue »
Read More »Suspect shot during Merced break-in dies, police confirm
A man in his 30s was shot and killed on Wednesday night while allegedly breaking into an apartment on West Yosemite Avenue in Merced, the Merced Police Department confirmed. Officers … Click to Continue »
Read More »One person killed during police chase in Merced County, authorities confirm
One person was killed Wednesday when green Honda sedan crashed and caught fire while trying to outrun police, the Sun-Star has confirmed. A 31-year-old man died at the scene, authorities … Click to Continue »
Read More »Suspect in officer-involved shooting in Los Banos has died, authorities confirm
The man accused of shooting two Los Banos police officer earlier today after getting a hold of one of their guns has died, authorities have confirmed. The man’s name has … Click to Continue »
Read More »630 acres burning in Mariposa now under control, Cal Fire officials confirm
A 630-acre fire reported on Sunday afternoon in Mariposa was contained just before 7 p.m., according to Cal Fire officials. The fire, which started at 1:36, caused some home evacuations … Click to Continue »
Read More »Salmonella infection spreads to one person in Merced County, health officials confirm
The Merced County Department of Public Health issued a statement on Wednesday informing residents of a recent Salmonella infection linked contact with live poultry. One case was reported in Merced … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced SPCA set to close at the end of the month, officials confirm
Citing a lack of funding and volunteer support, the Merced Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will close its doors at the end of this month, according to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Grocery store in the works for south Merced area, city officials confirm
Residents in south Merced will soon be able to stay in their neighborhood when going on a trip to the grocery store, city officials have confirmed. A vacant lot on … Click to Continue »
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