The Merced City Fire Department has been investigating the south Merced house fire that killed two children earlier in the week, but haven’t been able to release many details. Chief … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced detective testifies he had probable cause to arrest DA’s son on murder charge
A Merced County Sheriff’s detective testified Thursday in the Ethan Morse’s federal civil rights trial he had probable cause to arrest District Attorney Larry Morse’s son in July 2014 in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Witness issues force delay in Merced County homicide hearing
A preliminary hearing Wednesday for the murder trial of Firebaugh resident Ashley Sanders in Merced County was continued after issues arose with some of the witnesses. Sanders, 25, has pleaded … Click to Continue »
Read More »Argument over a woman leads to shooting in Merced County, deputies say
A Winton man fired a gun early Thursday morning during some type of argument over a “female love interest” and some of the birdshot pellets grazed an elderly woman in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Authorities identify Los Banos man killed in Merced County crash
A 65-year-old man who was killed in a crash west of Dos Palos earlier this week has been identified, according to Merced County Coroner’s Office. Jesus Jose Sandoval was found … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County woman’s family asks for help to find her killer
The family of a slain Atwater woman pleaded Wednesday with Valley residents to keep an eye out for the man wanted as a “person of interest” related to her death … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hundreds of marijuana plants seized in Merced, two arrested, police say
Two men were arrested Tuesday after police discovered hundreds of marijuana plants inside a Merced home, the Merced Police Department reported. Police found the indoor marijuana grow while they were … Click to Continue »
Read More »Firefighter injured trying to save Merced boys in house fire, chief says
The tragic house fire that killed two small boys late Monday “was so hot” it also injured a firefighter wearing full protective gear, according to the fire chief. Chief Michael … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fatal Merced County crash reported near Dos Palos
A fatal vehicle collision was reported near Dos Palos Tuesday afternoon, officials said. California Highway Patrol Los Banos reported a single vehicle traffic collision at about 2:15 p.m. at a … Click to Continue »
Read More »A Merced man ran a stop sign, Atwater police say. Inside was meth, a gun and more
Police arrested a man in Atwater this week they said had about 7 grams of methamphetamine as well as a pipe, officers said on Tuesday. An officer stopped a white … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced investigators seek answers in house fire that killed two children
Two children were killed during a fire Monday night in their south Merced home, according to Merced City Fire officials. The flames started at about 10:06 p.m. near the back … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County middle schoolers compete in literary challenge. Here’s who won
Merced County middle schoolers competed in a literary challenge last week, according to a news release from the Merced City School District. Multiple teams of students from five middle schools, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Tri-Tipery, anyone? Here’s where the food truck is setting up in Merced this week
Merced fans of smoked meats slathered in sauce may have already made the hike to Ballico to eat at the Tri-Tipery, but this week getting your hands on a sandwich … Click to Continue »
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