Robert Gamel, the former head of a Los Banos Catholic parish who was convicted last year of child pornography possession, appeared in court Friday to answer new child pornography allegations. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Second trial set for Gustine father found not guilty of murder in son’s death
A Gustine father who was acquitted of second-degree murder last week is set to face a second trial for the accusation of involuntary manslaughter, according to his attorney. Andrew Sanchez, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Second Highway 152 crash victim dies at hospital
A Santa Nella man has died following a crash last week that also claimed the life of his passenger, the Stanislaus County Coroner’s Office has confirmed. William Hammer, 78, died … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County numbers to be revealed at second Homeless Summit
The Merced County Continuum of Care is set to unveil the January tally of people living on the streets, which marks the first year it will have comparable numbers since … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater taking a second look at cannabis businesses in search for more tax dollars
The city of Atwater will take a harder look at allowing large indoor marijuana cultivation, manufacturing and other cannabis-related industries as a means of generating additional tax revenue, according to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Second car crashes into Merced’s Bear Creek in less than a week
A woman escaped with minor injuries Monday after her car crashed into Merced’s Bear Creek near R Street, according to fire officials at the scene. Firefighters and police were called … Click to Continue »
Read More »Winton man is second to be killed by train in less than a week
A 33-year-old Winton man died Monday night after being struck by a freight train outside of Merced, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office reported. As the train passed through Merced on … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced woman killed, second pedestrian death of the night in county
A 21-year-old Merced woman was killed Thursday, the second pedestrian to be killed in the same night in Merced County. Officers were called around 6 p.m. to the area of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Second suspect sought in stabbing of Twain Harte man
A second suspect is sought in the Aug. 30 stabbing of a Twain Harte resident. The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warrant for 32-year-old John Paul Schowachert of … Click to Continue »
Read More »One fire considered suspicious; second linked to marijuana grow
One weekend fire cause extensive damage and another was linked to possible criminal activity, Los Banos police said Monday. A suspicious fire torched a detached garage early Sunday on I … Click to Continue »
Read More »New weekly program gives kids a second chance in Le Grand
One of many goals is to reduce gang activity Aiming to provide positive atmosphere for local kids Geared toward students who have been banned from other afterschool programs … Click to Continue »
Read More »Miano Elementary students learn about local livestock, farming at second Ag Day
Students learn range of topics from chocolate milk to parts of cow Local FFA and 4-H Club students co-hosted with businesses … Click to Continue »
Read More »Turlock holding second meeting about West Main
City seeks feedback on designs drafted after hearing from area residents Corridor into downtown from highway needs cohesive look, smoother flow Plans next go to council for approval; construction still years away … Click to Continue »
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