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Merced County plans to hire new legal defense firm. Here’s why it matters to you.
Merced County appears poised to change who it pays for local criminal defense work. The move would end a 14-year partnership with a Merced attorney and his subcontractors and bring … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ex-Los Banos priest facing second child porn case asks for bail in Merced County
Robert Gamel, the former head of a Los Banos Catholic parish who was convicted last year of child pornography possession, appeared in court Friday to answer new child pornography allegations. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s what the new healthcare bill would mean for Merced County
The new repeal-and-replace legislation passed by the House of Representatives on Thursday is not much different than the bill that was dropped in March. Health advocates renewed their dire predictions … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ex-Los Banos priest charged in child porn case in Merced County — again
Less than six months after he was released from jail on a child pornography conviction, the former lead priest of a Los Banos Catholic parish faces new charges. Robert E. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Spring Fair builds on Los Banos reputation
The Merced County Spring Fair in Los Banos never gets dull for the Douglas family. Julie Douglas’ 16-year-old daughter has been showing goats at the Spring Fair in Los Banos … Click to Continue »
Read More »Olive Fire (San Luis Obispo County) Started 5/02/2017, updated 5/02/2017
Cyclist struck by vehicle on Santa Fe Drive in Merced County
A 21-year-old man was struck by a car sometime before noon while he was riding a bicycle along Santa Fe Drive near the former Castle Air Force Base, California Highway Patrol officers reported on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Mvelez@mercedsunstar.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »Cyclist struck by vehicle on Santa Fe Drive in Merced County
A 21-year-old man was struck by a car sometime before noon while he was riding a bicycle along Santa Fe Drive near the former Castle Air Force Base, California Highway … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fay Fire (Kern County) Started 5/01/2017, updated 5/01/2017
Suspect arrested in carjacking crime spree in Merced County
A months-long investigation into a string of armed carjackings and robberies ended Monday with a 28-year-old Atwater man behind bars, facing numerous felony allegations. Eric Navarette was described by investigators … Click to Continue »
Read More »Jameson Fire (Riverside County) Started 4/30/2017, updated 5/01/2017
Merced County continues to grow about as fast as the state
Merced County’s six cities grew — some faster than others — last year, according to state analysts. The county grew by 1.1 percent and topped out at 274,665, adding more … Click to Continue »
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