Merced police say one of their officers was injured Friday afternoon during a struggle with a suspect. Police say the officer’s K-9 dog was fortunately able to intervene during the … Click to Continue »… Continue Reading
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Trial begins in Merced case of man accused of murdering woman, leaving body in dumpster
Testimony began this week in the brutal 2017 homicide case of a San Francisco man accused of murdering a woman and leaving her body in a Merced dumpster. Defendant William … Click to Continue »… Continue Reading
Merced County fire crews battle blaze that destroys three homes in Gustine
A fire destroyed three Merced County homes, leaving one person with a minor injury on Friday night, according to Gustine Fire Chief Pat Borelli. Fire crews responded to a debris … Click to Continue »… Continue Reading
‘You’ve overcome a lot.’ Merced College holds first large in-person commencement in years
The familiar end-of-semester sights of hugs, joy and hundreds of happy Blue Devils returned Friday night to Stadium ‘76, as Merced College held its first traditional commencement ceremony for graduates … Click to Continue »… Continue Reading
No injuries reported in fire that damaged two homes, cars in central Merced
No injuries were reported after a residential fire damaged two homes Thursday evening in the 2600 block of 1st Avenue in central Merced, not far from the intersection of 26th … Click to Continue »… Continue Reading
‘We can’t wait to start.’ Los Banos police break ground on new, long-awaited station facility
After many years of planning, discussions and meetings, Los Banos officials on Thursday finally put their shovels in the soil, kicking off the first step in the building of the … Click to Continue »… Continue Reading
Yosemite sets Tioga Road reopening date. Reservations needed during peak hours
Yosemite National Park announced that Tioga Road is scheduled to reopen May 27. Tioga Road, Yosemite’s only road over the Sierra Nevada, connects with Highway 120 at the park boundaries … Click to Continue »… Continue Reading
Northbound Highway 99 lane split causes confusion and collisions in Merced, CHP says
The northbound Highway 99 lane split has caused confusion and collisions along the section of highway stretching through Merced, according to the California Highway Patrol. … Click to Continue »… Continue Reading
After response from Merced-area drivers, Caltrans adjusts Highway 99 construction plans
Merced-area motorists who are leery of the challenges presented on Highway 99 by the ongoing $61.8 million rehabilitation and guardrail installation project will see some relief as construction moves forward, … Click to Continue »… Continue Reading
Wildlife officials truck Chinook salmon to cooler waters in emergency move to help them spawn
In a stopgap measure to help struggling spring- and winter-run Chinook salmon spawn in the face of rising water temperatures and lower water levels due to climate change, state and … Click to Continue »… Continue Reading