Anxiety over the election of Donald Trump has unleashed a wave of death threats on Twitter against the president-elect. “It’s about time!!” said one tweet. “I dont exactly agree with … Click to Continue »
Read More »Coroner releases cause of death for Livingston toddler
Andres Tomas, a 3-year-old Livingston boy whose body was found in an irrigation canal after a frantic two day search, died from an accidential drowning, the Merced County Coroner’s Office … Click to Continue »
Read More »Research tag not adequately sterilized is linked to death of whale
An endangered orca that died earlier this year likely developed a fatal infection after a scientist failed to adequately sterilize a research tag that was shot into its body, according … Click to Continue »
Read More »Probe continues into Merced court commissioner’s death
Investigators continue to unravel the strange chain of events on a June night that began with a retired Merced court commissioner suffering injuries outside a bar hours before he was … Click to Continue »
Read More »Livingston denies claim on death of pedestrian
The Livingston City Council denied a claim for damages last week from the family of Bagicha Singh, who was hit and killed by a truck near Hammatt Avenue in December. … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘High-ranking’ Merced gang member’s death appears accidental, police say
A 30-year-old Merced man, believed to a “high-ranking” Norteño gang member, died early Friday after suffering from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot while running from a police officer, the Merced Police … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced man falls to his death on San Francisco cliffs
A Merced man who fell to his death over the weekend in San Francisco is being remembered for his good-natured spirit and infectious smile, according to his employer. Vincent Holland, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Trial set for Gustine man charged with infant’s death
A September jury trial is set for a 26-year-old Gustine man charged with murder in connection with the death of his 9-month-old son. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Santa Nella family files wrongful death claim vs. Sheriff’s Office
Siolosega Velega-Nuufolau was shot dead by Merced County deputy in December The confrontation was the second in which Velega-Nuufolau held knives in ‘threatening manner’ Merced County District Attorney’s Office found shooting justified … Click to Continue »
Read More »Death of fallen Merced farmworker explained
Police officials said the man told fellow farm workers he wasn’t feeling well After being brought to the hospital the 61-year-old man dies, police said … Click to Continue »
Read More »Family, friends remember Gustine man shot to death
They said he was always looking to help others Many of the mourners grew up with him in Morgan Hill Police have not made an arrest related to his death … Click to Continue »
Read More »Man shot to death in Gustine
No arrests have been made Victim was shot multiple times, found near city park Police have not commented on a motive for the homicide … Click to Continue »
Read More »Suspect in Merced court commissioner’s death released from jail
An Atwater woman accused of driving drunk in a crash that killed her boyfriend, a 68-year-old retired Merced County court commissioner, has been released from jail. Jacqulin Calixtro, 38, was … Click to Continue »
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