Assemblymember Adam Gray, D-Merced, recently introduced three pieces of legislation that could help bring more doctors to the Central Valley and make healthcare more accessible in Merced County. One of … Click to Continue »
Read More »DUI suspected in Merced crash that injured three, police say
Police said a Merced man was driving under the influence when he crashed this week, injuring himself and others, police said on Friday. Robert Maule, 34, of Merced was driving … Click to Continue »
Read More »Court documents blame ex CEO of Merced clinic for its closure. Here’s who she blames
The founder and former CEO of a defunct Merced health clinic that served thousands of low-income patients has been accused in court documents as the person responsible for the clinic’s … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County man caught stealing clothes, police say. He had a lot more at home
A man suspected in a “rash of burglaries” in Livingston was arrested this week, police said Thursday. The most recent burglary was reported on Feb. 20, when the Novedades store … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced woman charged with injury drunken-driving crash, CHP says
A 21-year-old Merced woman appeared in court Wednesday to faces charges in connection with an alleged drunken-driving crash that badly injured two passengers in her vehicle, according to Merced County … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘Much needed’ rain in Merced County here to stay, weather officials say
Showers and gusty winds are expected in Merced County through Saturday, weather officials report, and will only let up for a couple days before the next system rolls in. “We … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced police arrested a gang member, they said. Here’s why
A man described as a gang member by police was arrested after being found with a gun on Wednesday, police said. The Gang Violence Suppression Unit conducted a probation search … Click to Continue »
Read More »A teen was struck by two cars when he jumped out into Merced traffic, police say
A 17-year-old jumped of a car and was hit by two oncoming cars on Yosemite Avenue on Wednesday, Merced police said. The teen, whose name was not released, was in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Teen in serious condition after being hit by cars in Merced
A teen was struck by two vehicles on Yosemite Avenue near M Street when he jumped out of a car in the middle of traffic on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, according to Merced police. It happened at about noon. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced CHP called in K-9 Bruce. Here’s what they say he found
Not to be outdone by the recent success of his peer, K-9 Officer Bruce helped sniff out about 4 kilograms of cocaine being driven through Merced County, the California Highway … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s what immigrant advocates said about ICE arrests in Merced County
Local advocates are calling on elected officials, law enforcement and allies in Merced County to unite against the recent deportation efforts happening in Atwater and surrounding areas. Five men in … Click to Continue »
Read More »This week expected to be the wettest of the year so far in Merced County
The most rain Merced County has seen so far this year is expected near the end of the week, weather officials report. There is a chance of showers Wednesday night … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College student arrested for making terrorist threats, police say
A Merced College student was arrested during the weekend for making unspecified threats on social media, according to campus police. Freddy Matzuy, 34, of Merced was found at his home … Click to Continue »
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