Gregory Ferguson strangled girlfriend until she nearly was unconscious – twice Argument allegedly stemmed from rocks being knocked down the stairs Ferguson released from prison early on AB109, police say … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced firefighters put out early morning kitchen fire
Fire started as cooking fire, spread to attic Two people displaced … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Fair gets rolling
The fair will run through Sunday Agriculture competitions, live music, food, carnival rides and other spectacles planned The fair has been known to attract 70,000 visitors or more … Click to Continue »
Read More »Espinoza, Lor have chance to add diversity to Merced County supervisors
Challengers fare well in Board of Supervisors races Current board lacks diversity with only one woman, no minorities Espinoza and Lor would represent large minority populations in Merced County … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced woman arrested on suspicion of arson, child endangerment
Karen Ann Moore told investigators she set the fire, wanted to kill herself, police say Her child, a 7-month-old boy, was not injured Multiple residents were displaced as a result of the fire … Click to Continue »
Read More »Former Merced County commissioner killed in early morning DUI crash
Crash occurred on southbound Highway 99 near Merced Driver of solo vehicle crash arrested on suspected DUI Passenger killed was retired Merced County Superior Court commissioner … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced man killed in early morning DUI crash
Crash occurred on southbound Highway 99 near Merced Driver of solo vehicle crash arrested on suspected DUI … Click to Continue »
Read More »UPDATE: Early results show Merced County challengers making strong runs
Early ballots showed Rodrigo Espinoza ahead of incumbent Supervisor John Pedrozo District 2 Supervisor Hub Walsh likely to face run-off in November Early ballots in District 4 race led by Lloyd Pareira and Rich Ford … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced to celebrate new building with downtown block party
Celebration set for 5-7 p.m. at N and 18th streets Downtown businesses hope for infusion of spending from UC employees 67,400-square-foot office building will hold about 370 workers … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced blocks homeless housing project
The City Council denies a necessary zone change Developer says the project died with the vote Leaders said it was too close to downtown, schools … Click to Continue »
Read More »County supervisors want backup plan on tax sharing with city of Merced
County, city pursuing nontraditional deal Deal necessary for city to develop land near UC Merced Supervisors tell county staff to move forward but include a back-up plan to avoid potential risks … Click to Continue »
Read More »Minor injuries reported in Merced crash on Kelly Avenue
Passenger, a young boy, had minor burns No other injuries reported Vehicle’s brakes failed after mechanical issue … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County voters cast ballots for supervisors, presidential candidates
Voting for primary election started this morning at 7 Polling stations will close at 8 p.m. The Associated Press reproted Hillary Clinton as Democratic presumptive nominee … Click to Continue »
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