Mariposa Fire Mountain Community Fire Information
Freezing temperatures are expected in Merced County this week. A Hard Freeze Watch goes into effect Wednesday night and lasts through early Friday morning, according to officials at the National … Click to Continue »
Read More »At least one person suffers major injuries in Merced County crash
One man suffered major injuries in a crash on the border of Merced County near Turlock on Dec. 19, 2017, California Highway Patrol reported. The injuries of the other person in the crash are unknown at this time. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »Drum Fire (Santa Barbara County)
Drum Fire: more info… Updated: December 16, 2017 1:36 pm County: Santa Barbara County Location: off Drum Canyon Rd, south of Los Alamos Acres Burned – Containment: 25 acres
Read More »Have some ideas for transit in Merced County? Here’s how to give your input.
Merced County residents will have three opportunities to provide input on public transportation services. The Merced County Association of Governments’ Social Services Transportation Advisory Council is holding public forums seeking … Click to Continue »
Read More »First prison term handed down in slaying of two Merced County teenagers in 2013
A 22-year-old Atwater gang member was sentenced on Friday to 22 years in state prison for his role in the shooting deaths of two teenagers in 2013, according to Merced … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s another reason not to drink and drive in Merced County during the holidays
Merced city police, Merced County Sheriff’s deputies and California Highway Patrol officers will be setting up DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols to deter and prevent drinking and driving. The checkpoints, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Driver identified in fatal crash during police chase in Merced County
A man killed Wednesday following a police chase through Merced County has been identified. The man was identified by the Merced County Coroner’s Office as 31-year-old Rene Williams Jr. Williams … Click to Continue »
Read More »Coast Fire (Santa Barbara County)
Coast Fire: more info… Updated: December 14, 2017 3:41 pm County: Santa Barbara County Location: off the 3500 Block of Highway 1, south east of Lompoc Acres Burned – Containment: 20 acres
Read More »Here’s another reason not to drink and drive in Merced County during the holidays
Starting Thursday, Merced city police, Merced County Sheriff’s deputies and California Highway Patrol officers will be setting up DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols to deter and prevent drinking and driving. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Six Merced County dairies robbed overnight. Suspects sought.
Two men robbed six rural dairies in Merced County early Thursday, assaulting several employees, but making off with very little in the way of money and property, the Sheriff’s Office … Click to Continue »
Read More »Longhorn Fire (Riverside County)
Longhorn Fire: more info… Updated: December 14, 2017 1:56 pm County: Riverside County Location: off Shirleon Road and Old Banning and Idyllwild Road, Banning area Acres Burned – Containment: 19.5 acres – 100% contained
Read More »Man killed in crash on Highway 99 near Winton Parkway in Merced County
A 31-year-old man was killed in a crash on Highway 99 in Merced County on Wednesday Dec. 13, 2017, California Highway Patrol reports. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »Man killed in crash on Highway 99 in Merced County
A 31-year-old man was killed in a crash on Highway 99 near Winton Parkway on Wednesday Dec. 13, 2017, California Highway Patrol reported. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »
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