A man facing trial in a Madera County double manslaughter case is a fugitive after missing a February court appearance and will be sought on a $ 200,000 warrant, District Attorney … Click to Continue »
Read More »Eclectic lineup set for Merced County Fair music shows in June
Fans of Afro-Cuban jazz, outlaw country, the King of Pop and other music have options this year at the Merced County Fair. Fair staffers announced the music lineup this week, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Have an issue with Merced? Town Hall meeting set for Thursday
The second in a series of town hall meetings is set Thursday, a chance for residents to swap ideas and air grievances with elected officials in Merced. Town hall meetings … Click to Continue »
Read More »Flooding likely again as next set of storms heads to Merced County
Merced County residents should prepare for more flooding in the next week as another set of storms heads for the Valley that could dump several more inches of rain, officials … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County numbers to be revealed at second Homeless Summit
The Merced County Continuum of Care is set to unveil the January tally of people living on the streets, which marks the first year it will have comparable numbers since … Click to Continue »
Read More »Valentine’s Day is now wedding anniversary for Merced County couples
They were friends as children, high school sweethearts and then young parents. On Tuesday, the Santa Nella couple made their commitment official by exchanging vows to become husband and wife. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Flood damage in Merced County likely to cost millions
County officials estimate millions of dollars in damage to county infrastructure and private property was caused by flooding over the weekend. Last week the county proclaimed a local emergency, which … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced students dismayed over ‘New York Times’ story that used dorm room numbers
UC Merced students profiled this month in a New York Times story about undocumented immigrants say their safety has been put at risk because the Times’ reporter published their dorm … Click to Continue »
Read More »Date set for Merced College State of the College address; first for new president
Merced College’s new president is set to discuss the school’s footing during his first State of the College Address, which is later this spring. The fifth annual address and presentation … Click to Continue »
Read More »2 Merced residents wake to fire in their home
Two Merced residents were displaced Monday and are receiving aid from the Red Cross after they woke to find their home on fire, Merced City Fire officials reported. Firefighters arrived … Click to Continue »
Read More »Body found in trash bin is homicide, Merced police say
Merced police have opened a homicide investigation into the death of a woman whose body was found on Feb. 6 in a trash bin behind a Rite Aid store. In … Click to Continue »
Read More »Officials get aerial view of Merced County flooding
Merced County officials declared a state of emergency due to flooding. Rep. Jim Costa, state Sen. Anthony Cannella, Assemblymember Adam Gray and County Supervisor Lloyd Pareira toured the area by helicopter Friday afternoon. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced judge orders improvements aimed at curtailing prostitution at 16th Street motel
A Merced County judge has issued a permanent injunction against the owners and operators of the Siesta Motel, requiring them to take steps to end years of assaults, drug crimes … Click to Continue »
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