Law enforcement will be “out in force” through New Year’s day in an attempt to crackdown on impaired drivers, according to Merced police. Officers are stressing that a DUI can … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ex-Los Banos priest convicted of child porn possession for second time in two years
An ex-priest of a Los Banos Catholic church pleaded no contest Tuesday of possessing child pornography for the second time in two years. Robert Gamel, 67, pleaded no contest to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Jim Boren Announces Retirement After 48 Years With The Fresno Bee
The Fresno Bee’s executive editor Jim Boren announced on Monday that he plans to retire in January. In his 48 year career he’s covered countless stories – from the Chowchilla school bus kidnapping to the Operation Rezone scandal at Fresno City Hall. Prior to his current position, he helped lead …
Read More »Her son’s murder nine years ago remains unsolved. This is what she’s doing about it.
Pete Duarte kept looking up as he read the accomplishments of Michael Riley Saturday, evoking memories of his good friend who was gunned down in 2008. “He taught me a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Her son’s murder nine years ago remains unsolved. This is what she’s doing about it.
Pete Duarte kept looking up as he read the accomplishments of Michael Riley Saturday, evoking memories of his good friend who was gunned down in 2008. “He taught me a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced man arrested in double homicide cold case more than 4 years old, police say
Merced police arrested a man they say is responsible for the double homicide of two men more than four years ago, officers said on Wednesday. Police arrested Rafael Lopez, 29, … Click to Continue »
Read More »$1.5 million marijuana bust in Merced County; largest in recent years, deputies say
Merced County Sheriff’s deputies heard a buzzing as they approached a home Thursday night south of Delhi. The sound, as deputies found out after investigating the home in the 16300 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Central California Women’s Conference celebrates 30 years
Thousands of women attended the Central California Women’s Conference in Fresno on Tuesday. This is the 30th anniversary of the event, which brings together Valley women and attracts speakers like … Click to Continue »
Read More »In 40 years, what’s changed the most for law enforcement in Merced? Just ask Pat Lunney
Though many things in law enforcement have changed since Pat Lunney began his career with Merced Police Department in 1975, he said one thing’s stayed the same: “We’re responsible for … Click to Continue »
Read More »It’s been more than 2 years since Merced cab driver was killed. Family ready for trial
A jury has been selected for a trial set to begin Friday in the 2015 death of a well-known taxi driver and former Dos Palos police officer. Joseph E. Castrillo, … Click to Continue »
Read More »He fought fires in Los Banos for 31 years. But retiring isn’t the end.
Los Banos Fire Chief Tim Marrison is retiring after 31 years of fighting fires and saving lives, giving way to a new chief as the department looks at building a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Two Years After Rough Fire, Boyden Cavern Still Sits Shuttered
In 2015 the Rough Fire burned more than 150,000 acres in the mountains east of Fresno. The blaze burned hot and fast threatening Hume Lake Christian Camps in Sequoia National Forest. But while most of the area is starting to recover Boyden Cavern has yet to reopen. But that could …
Read More »Veteran Merced Supervisor announces retirement after nearly 30 years on the Board
The longest serving member of the Merced County Board of Supervisors announced his retirement Friday. Westside Supervisor Jerry O’Banion, 71, will retire in 2018 at the end of his seventh … Click to Continue »
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