A Planada man wanted in connection with a drive-by shooting has been arrested, after being sought by Merced County Sheriff’s deputies for about three weeks, according to the sheriff’s office. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s how many stolen cars a Merced County man had, deputies say
A Merced County Sheriff’s deputy recovered three stolen vehicles while arresting an Atwater man this week, according to deputies. A person called the sheriff’s office at about 4:24 p.m. on … Click to Continue »
Read More »The rain is over, but these Merced County roads remain closed
Various roads in Merced County will be closed until further notice, California Highway Patrol reported Monday. La Grange Road between Highway 132 and Highway 59 is closed, officials said in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced CHP commander is the first woman in the job
The California Highway Patrol recently named a new commanding officer for the Merced-area office. A graduate of Mariposa County High, Capt. Becky Hagen, who was appointed in February, is also … Click to Continue »
Read More »Suspected Merced gang member arrested after foot chase, police say
A 20-year-old suspected gang member was arrested over the weekend after leading officers on a foot chase, the Merced Police Department reported. According to police, officers saw Dejon Bell in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced students make nationwide protest their own fight for safe education
The voice of fifth grader Nate Dimple Alvarez offered testimony Saturday about the fears that have gripped students in the wake of deadly school shootings nationwide. Alvarez, a student at … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Hopes A Deal With Port Of L.A. Turns Former Air Force Base Into Manufacturing Hub
We all know what a port looks like. There’s water and ships stacked high with shipping containers. But those are often in busy areas on the coast: Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland. Well, one Central Valley county has decided to get in on the shipping and distribution game. That county …
Read More »Heavy rain causes ‘bridge failure’ in Merced County, CHP says
A section of La Grange Road north of Snelling has been shut down due a collapsed bridge, according to California Highway Patrol. La Grange Road from Fields Road to State … Click to Continue »
Read More »10 arrested in sex-worker sting in Merced, police say
Ten area men who allegedly tried to buy sex in Merced were arrested this week, Merced police said on Friday. The Merced Police Department Disruptive Area Response Team and Gang … Click to Continue »
Read More »It may take months to know if anyone else at Merced High has tuberculosis. Here’s why
It may take months to find out when, where and how a Merced High School student contracted tuberculosis, experts said. And it also may take months to find out if … Click to Continue »
Read More »Storms floods causes major damage Mariposa County, minor issues in Merced County
Heavy rains over the past two days have wreaked havoc on Mariposa County, damaging homes, cutting emergency phone lines and closing roads, some of which were completely wiped out by … Click to Continue »
Read More »Soledad woman suffers major injury in Merced County DUI crash, CHP says
A Soledad woman is suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs after a two-vehicle crash sent her to the hospital with major injuries, according to California Highway … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County bridges, highways closed because mudslides, flooding
Various highways and bridges in Merced and Mariposa counties were shut down on Thursday because of flooding and mudslides, California Highway Patrol reported. Caltrans recently shut down N Cunningham Road … Click to Continue »
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