Two men were arrested Wednesday after a car chase in Merced that ended in the Franklin area. akuhn@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘Frustrated’ father or ‘tragic accident’? Merced jury hears Gustine infant death case
Prosecutors on Wednesday described a Gustine man accused of killing his son as a frustrated parent who “never wanted to be a father,” while his defense attorney said he’s the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Temporary shelter options for Merced County homeless families in the works
Homeless families in Merced County often don’t have an option when it comes to staying together at a shelter temporarily. Sometimes their only options are to sleep outside, in a … Click to Continue »
Read More »2 arrested following police chase in Merced
Two men were arrested Wednesday evening following a car chase that ended in the Beachwood/Franklin area of Merced. Few details were immediately available, but police confirmed two men had been … Click to Continue »
Read More »More wind expected to blow through Merced County
Winds could reach as high as 40 mph Thursday in parts of Merced County. Brian Ochs, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Hanford, said winds on Thursday should … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced police searching for suspects after vehicle chase in Franklin area
Police are surrounding a field in the Beachwood/Franklin area of Merced, following a vehicle chase, authorities and witnesses have said. Law enforcement officials have said the Merced Police Department is … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced police seeking public’s help locating suspect in drug, gun case
Investigators seized an AR-15 rifle Tuesday, along with more than a pound of suspected methamphetamine and five grams of cocaine, according to a statement from the Merced Police Department. Officers … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced man jailed for gun possession after traffic stop
A Merced man was jailed early Wednesday morning after a police officer found a gun in his vehicle during a traffic stop, police reported. A Merced police officer stopped Armando … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Raiders fans will buy Silver & Black no matter where the team calls home
Employees with the sports apparel store in the Merced Mall said the Raiders’ move from Oakland to Las Vegas won’t matter to fans who buy Oakland Raiders merchandise. “Raiders fans … Click to Continue »
Read More »Women’s luncheon revived, thanks to Merced Soccer Academy
The Merced Soccer Academy is reviving the Latina Women’s Luncheon this week in an event that will recognize four Merced County women and their contributions to their communities. The lunch, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Planning Commission clears way for new car wash downtown
Merced’s Planning Commission has approved a 5,500-square-foot car wash for the city’s downtown, making for at least the second pending car wash project, records show. The Prime Shine Car Wash … Click to Continue »
Read More »Heart screenings available for youth in Merced County
Teens and young adults in Merced County have a chance next month to undergo a heart screening, a procedure most usually wouldn’t receive during routine physicals or check-ups. Merced and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County under high wind advisory Monday night, forecasters say
Merced County commuters should take care driving tonight while the Central San Joaquin Valley remains under a high wind advisory, the National Weather Service said on Monday. Wind gusts between … Click to Continue »
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