Gang Violence Suppression Unit officers with Merced Police Department arrested two gang members Wednesday afternoon after finding a loaded gun in their car. Officers stopped two 21-year-old men, Daniel Reynoso … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Office of Education presents annual education report
A group of students who make up more than 11 percent of Merced County’s enrollment was at the center of attention Wednesday during a presentation of the Merced County Office … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced police stats on use of force didn’t include an officer-involved shooting
A crime statistics report this week from the Merced Police Department had a notable omission — an officer-involved shooting. During a presentation to the City Council on Tuesday, police Chief … Click to Continue »
Read More »Despite what you might think, crime in Merced fell in 2016, police chief says
Overall crime in Merced is down by 2 percent, a fact that contradicts what many city residents may believe, according to police Chief Norm Andrade. The largest swing in statistics … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced man ordered to serve five life sentences plus 270 years for child sex crimes
Angry tears streamed down the faces of parents, aunts and grandparents Wednesday as each stood to face the man who sexually abused two young children from their family, describing him … Click to Continue »
Read More »Water rescue crews staged in Merced, ready to respond to flooded areas
Water rescue crews from Southern California trained Tuesday on a fuller than usual Bear Creek, which has swelled with rain and runoff in recent weeks. Firefighters from Los Angeles City … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County supervisors thank emergency teams for efforts to assist amid flooding
The Merced County Board of Supervisors agreed Tuesday to spend $ 20,000 to help cover expenses related to ongoing flooding and commended local response teams for their efforts to mitigate damage … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gas leak at Merced High forces brief evacuation
A gas leak Tuesday morning at Merced High School prompted officials to remove students from classrooms as a precaution. The leak was reported about 10:35 a.m. A maintenance crew working … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced firefighters train for water rescues
Merced city firefighters trained on Bear Creek on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, for water rescues with crews from Los Angeles City Fire and Ventura County Fire. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced High evacuated for possible gas leak
A possible gas leak at Merced High School has caused officials to remove students from the school as a precaution, firefighters confirmed this morning. The possible lead was reported around … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced advocates call for ‘sanctuary’ status for undocumented immigrants
Opponents of the Trump administration’s changing immigration policy held a news conference, one of a handful in the Central San Joaquin Valley, outside the Merced County Sheriff’s Office on Monday. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County still on flood watch as more rain in forecast
Area officials continue to watch for flooding around Merced County, and showers are expected on and off throughout the week. Merced has seen about 3 inches of rain in February, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced to talk about marijuana dispensaries, crime stats at meeting
Hiring a marijuana dispensary consultant and the city’s latest crime statistics are on the agenda for Tuesday’s regular Merced City Council meeting. The council will meet at 7 p.m. at … Click to Continue »
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