A man killed Sunday night in a West 12th Street alley in Merced has been identified. Luis Gonazlez, 33, of Merced, was killed, but authorities have not commented on the … Click to Continue »
Read More »First homicide of the year reported in Merced
A man in his 30s was killed Sunday night in an alleyway on West 12th Street in Merced, the first homicide of the year in the city. Lt. Jay Struble … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County will ring in Christmas season with parades, events
With the turkey and mashed potatoes now put away, Merced-area residents can get into the holiday spirit with local parades and tree ceremonies. The Active 20-30 Club plans Merced’s 22nd … Click to Continue »
Read More »Local Merced businesses help holiday shoppers save big
Merced residents, choosing to shop at local clothing stores on Saturday, had the chance to score up to half off of certain items. Envy Fine Clothing and Helen & Louise … Click to Continue »
Read More »Some people drive distracted despite knowing the danger, UC Merced survey says
People know using their cellphone while driving is dangerous, but they do it anyway, according to a recent survey of UC Merced students. Professor Stephen Wooding and his public health … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College holiday concert set
The Merced College Chorale will make its debut as it presents “We Lift Our Voices,” a holiday choral concert, on Dec. 3, according to a news release. The concert begins … Click to Continue »
Read More »Electronics the focus of Black Friday for many Merced residents
At Best Buy in Merced, minutes before 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, dozens of people started folding up their lawn chairs and blankets after waiting in long lines for several … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘Crazy’ lines at Black Friday gas sale in Merced
Vehicles lined up in all directions were “crazy” all day at a Merced gas station that got in on the Black Friday spirit for the first time this year, according … Click to Continue »
Read More »Three displaced in Merced house fire
Fire raced through a garage early Friday, gutting part of a home on the northern outskirts of Merced and displacing three people, including an elderly couple. Rob Parsons/rparsons@mercedsunstar.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »3 people displaced in Merced house fire
Fire raced through a garage early Friday, gutting part of a home on the northern outskirts of Merced and displacing three people, including an elderly couple. Calfire Merced County firefighters … Click to Continue »
Read More »IRS warns Merced County residents about scams
It started Tuesday with a string of threatening phone calls from someone claiming to be with the Internal Revenue Service. “This last one said, ‘We’re going to turn this in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Golden Valley helps Merced youths through technology
Before the month is over, Golden Valley Health Centers will be delivering 10 refurbished laptops and three iPads to the Boys & Girls Club of Merced County, according to a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hub Walsh concedes seat to Lee Lor during Merced supervisors meeting
District 2 county Supervisor incumbent Hub Walsh has conceded his seat to challenger Lee Lor following newly released election results that showed Lor in the lead. “I’ve been honored to … Click to Continue »
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