Merced County residents who noticed the smoky air Monday afternoon and evening may have to get used to it, at least for the rest of the week. According to the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here are the best businesses in Merced County, judges say
The Merced Sun-Star handed out nine awards on Monday for the 2017 Excellence in Business competition. Awards were presented in a variety of categories, including manufacturing, health care, charitable work, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Max penalty handed down in armed robbery spree in Merced County
Two men convicted of robbing three stores over about one hour in 2016 were sentenced Monday to lengthy prison sentences, the Merced County District Attorney’s Office confirmed. Bryan J. Green, … Click to Continue »
Read More »27-year-old suffers minor injuries in DUI crash in Merced County, police say
A 27-year-old man suffered minor injuries on Sunday night in Merced County when he crashed into a ditch off Highway 99, California Highway Patrol reported. At around 7:20, David Martinez, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced gang members arrested after parole search, police say
Two gang members were arrested in Merced on Saturday night after police conducted a search of their apartment, the Merced Police Department reported. At about 6:18, officials said, police conducted … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s what people in Merced did on the national day of protest against police brutality
Sunday Oct. 22, 2017 was the 22nd National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality and people in Merced gathered on M and 21st Streets to “stand in solidarity with those who have been murdered by police,” said event organizers, the Autonomous Brown Berets de Merced. Community members from Merced …
Read More »Merced Police respond to minor injury rollover crash at intersection of R Street and 14th Street
The Merced Police Department responds to the scene of a minor injury rollover crash involving two vehicles at the intersection of R Street and 14th Street in Merced, Calif., on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. According to Merced Police Sgt. Dan Dabney, the driver of a Ford Focus was traveling northbound …
Read More »Merced County deputies bust up illegal weed site
Dangerous chemicals can make outdoor growing of weed detrimental to the environment, according to the Merced County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies destroyed a site on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017. (Thaddeus Miller/tmiller@mercedsunstar.com) … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County sheriff wants pot pushed indoors. Advocates say it’s a burden
Merced County Sheriff’s deputies cleared out a “commercial grow” of more than 600 marijuana plants on Friday, where the growers used large amounts of fertilizer, pesticides and other chemicals. Sgt. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced mom accused of kidnapping her own baby from the hospital maternity ward
A 35-year-old Merced mother didn’t want authorities to take away her newborn infant, police say, so she got into the maternity at Mercy Medical Center, stuffed the day-old boy into … Click to Continue »
Read More »Cyclist taken to hospital after crashing into car in Merced, police say
A cyclists was riding north on R Street near Northwood Drive in Merced on Thursday Oct. 19, 2017 when they crashed into a car as they were crossing the street, the Merced Police Department reported. The cyclist was transported to a hospital by ambulance. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘Sophisticated compartment’ not enough to fool Merced County K-9 officer, CHP says
A Merced County K-9 helped officers take 35 pounds of crystal methamphetamine off the street on Thursday, according to the California Highway Patrol. Officers stopped a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu about … Click to Continue »
Read More »Where can adults buy marijuana in Merced County? One city looks to be at the center
Merced County leaders are preparing for the rollout of state marijuana regulations, which will allow dispensaries around California. Your access to a recreational cannabis seller depends on where you live. … Click to Continue »
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