Two people were arrested Tuesday in connection with the November slaying of a 33-year-old Merced man who was stabbed to death in an alleyway. Merced Police Detective Joe Deliman, the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced High teacher arrested, accused of having sex with teenage student
A Merced High School science teacher was arrested last week after he allegedly was caught by a patrolling Merced County sheriff’s deputy in a parked pickup truck engaged in “inappropriate … Click to Continue »
Read More »New year brings new guard on the Merced County Board of Supervisors
Three incoming Merced County supervisors will take the oath of office Tuesday, marking the most significant power shift on the Merced County Board of Supervisors in decades. District 1 Supervisor-elect … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County sheriff’s deputies, community members donate gifts to children
About 2,000 children who might not have received any gifts this holiday season were greeted by community members and Merced County sheriff’s deputies over a four-day period to deliver presents. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Two storm systems pushing snow and rain into Merced and the foothills
Recent snowfall has padded the play areas in the foothills and mountains and more is on its way through the end of the week, according to forecasts. Two to 4 … Click to Continue »
Read More »City of Merced to add high-paid position during Tuesday meeting
Merced City Council plans to welcome its first assistant city manager to that long-vacant position during its next regular meeting on Tuesday. The council meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County libraries challenge parents to read to children in new program
Libraries in Merced County will be using a new program and approach to help improve children’s literacy. On Jan. 21, county libraries will be rolling out “1,000 Books before Kindergarten,” … Click to Continue »
Read More »Victim identified in fatal crash in Merced County
A pedestrian killed late Sunday when he was struck by cars while crossing Highway 99 in Merced County has been identified. The Merced County Coroner’s Office on Monday confirmed the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced police arrest parolee with grim reaper-decorated handgun
A parolee with a gun hidden under the hood of his car in Merced was arrested on New Year’s Eve, according to police. Merced Police Department’s Gang Violence Suppression Unit … Click to Continue »
Read More »Delhi pedestrian killed crossing Highway 99 in Merced County
A 56-year-old Delhi man was killed Sunday night when he apparently tried to run across a busy Merced County highway and was struck by multiple cars, the California Highway Patrol … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County’s first baby of 2017 shares birthday with relatives
Little 7-pound, 5-ounce Alexa Marie Lawrence surprised her parents and was Merced County’s first baby born in 2017. Alexa, born at 2:35 a.m. at 20 1/2 inches long, wasn’t due to … Click to Continue »
Read More »New Year’s Eve makes for one of the busiest nights for Merced police officers
When Merced police Sgt. Robert Solis received the first report of gunshots on New Year’s Eve night, he hoped nobody was injured. Unfortunately, Solis said, at least one shot struck … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced woman arrested during probation search
The Merced Police Department’s Gang Violence Suppression Unit arrested a convicted felon Friday during a probation search at her home, the department reported. Around 2:30 p.m. Friday, officers searched Amy … Click to Continue »
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