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Juvenile wanted after stabbing a man sitting in his truck in Merced

admin September 4, 2024 0 Comment

The Merced Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a juvenile suspect wanted in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred on September 3, 2024, at approximately 8:31 p.m. in the 3900...

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Crime

Body found in Merced County canal deputies say

admin September 4, 2024 0 Comment

Merced Sheriff Deputies secured the scene where a dead body was found in a canal Wednesday morning. At approximately 7:30 a.m., Merced County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the area of State Route Highway...

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Crime

Los Banos teacher arrested for being in possession of Child pornography

admin August 22, 2024 0 Comment

The Los Banos Police Department has arrested 29-year-old Christian Banuelos, a teacher at Los Banos Junior High School, on charges of possession. The arrest was made off-campus in collaboration with the Fresno County Sheriff’s...

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Detectives seek public’s help in locating more sexually assaulted children

admin August 17, 2024 0 Comment

In February of 2024, 44-year-old Scott Bartholomew Prange was shopping for a “promise ring” and purchased one for a 15-year-old female juvenile in Rancho Cordova. The jewelry store clerk observed the behavior between Prange...

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Community

Merced Big Lots Closing along with several others in the area

admin July 18, 2024 0 Comment

Big Lots plans to close up to 40 of its stores in California following major losses reported last month and the company announced on Tuesday it has doubts it can continue as a functioning...

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Woman Found Dead After Apparent Overdose In Merced

admin July 16, 2024 0 Comment

At around 10:00 this morning, Merced Police and emergency medical personnel responded to the 1600 block of Yosemite Parkway for a reported overdose. When officers arrived, they located a woman in her 30s unresponsive....

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Tijuana Style Bar & Grill Opening In Downtown Merced

admin July 16, 2024 0 Comment

The owners of La Tia Juana Bar & Grill acquired 1,525 square feet in retail space at the former Asip Coffee shop located at 425 West Main Street. They plan to have a full...

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Crime

Woman wanted for deadly hit-and-run arrested

admin July 16, 2024 0 Comment

A woman responsible for a deadly hit-and-run this morning has been arrested. The woman was located walking on East Main Street and Orchard Lane at around 3:25 Saturday afternoon. An officer driving in the...

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Vehicle Accidents

Man Killed In Merced Hit-And-Run Collision

admin July 16, 2024 0 Comment

Merced Police Officers are investigating a crash that killed a driver in Merced. It happened at around 7:30 on Saturday morning at the intersection of Carmen Way and La Mesa Court. When officers arrived,...

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New Chipotle with “Chipotlane” Drive-Thru opening soon in Merced

admin November 7, 2023 42 Comments

A new Chipotle with a drive-thru is opening soon in Merced. The “Chipotlane”, drive-thru will allow people to pick up online orders only with the convenience of staying inside their cars. The restaurant will...