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Vehicle Accidents

20-year-old woman killed in head-on crash with big rig driver from Atwater

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According to the Modesto CHP, a 20-year-old Southern California woman was killed on Thursday, January 9th, 2020 in a head-on collision near Westley California at approximately 12:10 p.m. CHP said, the woman was driving...

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Community

Merced County Fire Department responds to strong Acid spill, this is what happened

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On January 8th, 2019, just before 1:00 P.M.,the Atwater City Fire Department and Merced County Fire Department responded to an unknown chemical vapor coming from a trailer in the 100 block of Airpark Road...

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Crime

Man found deceased in Planada, Sheriff’s say the death is suspicious

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The Merced County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a suspicious death in Planada. According to the Sheriff’s Department, on January 5th, 2020, a male adult his mid 20’s was found and appears to have died...

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Community

Merced Fire Department and County Fire receive Directors Award

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On January 7th, 2020, members of The Merced County Fire Department along with Merced City Fire Department were recognized by Cal Fire Chief Thom Porter and presented with the Directors Award. These individuals along...

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Community

Department of Defense releases more information on U.S. military attack

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Press Release At approximately 5:30 p.m. (EST) on January 7, Iran launched more than a dozen ballistic missiles against U.S. military and coalition forces in Iraq. It is clear that these missiles were launched...

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Crime

Over 150 storage units in Merced have been burglarized sheriffs say

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The Merced County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Bureau is currently investigating a string of storage unit burglaries at Derrel’s Mini Storage on Santa Fe Drive in Merced. The first burglary took place on January 1,...

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Crime

Two Merced County Twins arrested for smuggling drugs to a jail inmate

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On January 5, 2020, two twin sisters identified as 20-year-old Maya and Kaya Mullins arrived at the jail to visit an inmate identified as 27-year-old Jamarius Ballio, according to a press release. However, prior...

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Community

Hard hat tour video of The Merced Tioga Apartments, this is how much it will cost to move in.

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Merced Gateway News had the opportunity to take a hard hat tour of the Merced Tioga. The Tioga is about lifestyle and community, Gorgeous, well-appointed apartments, each featuring a full-size stackable washer and dryer,...

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Community

City to discuss quiet zones and change the hours of firework sales

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Changing the hours of fireworks sales and a report on quiet zones are on the City Council agenda for its Monday night meeting. The regular meeting will be at 6 p.m. in the Council...

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Crime

Man attempts to shoot woman in Atwater Park, he was arrested after a short foot chase

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On January 3rd, 2020, at approximately 2:30 PM, Atwater Police Department Officers Cardoza and Duncan responded to the area of Ralston Park, on Third Street near Elm Avenue, for a report of a male...