A 39-year old Los Banos man was arrested after police said he led officers on a short pursuit Friday morning. Los Banos Police Department Sgt. Jesus Parras and Det. Luis … Click to Continue »… Continue Reading
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Merced traffic stop leads to arrest of Atwater man, 20, on suspicion of gun possession charge
A traffic stop led to the arrest of a man Friday night in Merced after officers said he ran away and they found a loaded and unregistered firearm in his … Click to Continue »… Continue Reading
Four people are hurt in a suspected DUI head-on collision in Merced, police say
Four people suffered injuries, including two juveniles, in a suspected DUI collision Friday morning in Merced, according to police. Merced Police Department officers and other emergency personnel responded at 10:04 … Click to Continue »… Continue Reading
Suspect, 37, arrested for attempted murder in south Merced shooting, police say
A 37-year old Merced man was arrested for attempted murder on Thursday, according to police. Detectives identified Song Xiong, 37, of Merced, in connection to a shooting in south Merced … Click to Continue »… Continue Reading
Woman dubbed ‘Black Widow’ killer dies in state prison, California corrections officials say
Susan Russo, who was dubbed the “Black Widow” killer by prosecutors for having her husband murdered in 1994, died of natural causes on Friday, the California Department of Corrections and … Click to Continue »… Continue Reading
Livingston to celebrate all things sweet potato during annual three-day festival
Livingston’s annual celebration of the versatile sweet potato will kick off Friday at the Max Foster Sports Complex, heralding in the start of a three-day festival featuring rides, contests, exhibits … Click to Continue »… Continue Reading
Commentary: Climate change is nudging us toward the next pandemic
The threat of climate change conjures certain scenes: Smoke billowing from a forest aflame. Smothering heat clinging to the distorted asphalt of a densely packed street. Glaciers breaking off into … Click to Continue »… Continue Reading
Southern resident orca pod falls to lowest number in 46 years
SEATTLE — Only 73 southern resident orcas that live along the coast of Oregon, Washington and British Columbia remain as of July 1, according to the latest census from the … Click to Continue »… Continue Reading
UC Merced chancellor touts rise in rankings, enrollment at ‘State of the University’ speech
UC Merced Chancellor Juan Sánchez Muñoz delivered his state of the university address Wednesday, touting the university’s increased enrollment, research funding and recent climb in rankings among national institutions. Speaking … Click to Continue »… Continue Reading
UC Merced Chancellor Muñoz delivers State of the University address
UC Merced Chancellor Juan Sánchez Muñoz delivered the State of the University address on Wednesday night on campus. … Click to Continue »… Continue Reading