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A man driving in Merced was shot at in broad daylight, he was flown to a Modesto hospital

admin August 31, 2020 0 Comment

Merced Police Detectives are investigating a shooting that sent a 42-year-old man to a Modesto Hospital. Officers responded this morning at around 10:11 A.M., to the 400 block of Campus Parkway for reports of...

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Foster Farms will close the main Livingston processing plant, this is when

admin August 29, 2020 0 Comment

(Statement from Foster Farms) The COVID-19 pandemic continues to present an unprecedented challenge to our nation, and its workforce. This has been felt strongly in the meat and poultry industry, and geographically in California’s Central...

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Crime

Mariposa man arrested for shooting at a Mariposa Sheriff Deputy

admin August 28, 2020 0 Comment

Mariposa Sheriff deputies have arrested a man after a deputy serving an out of state temporary restraining order at a home was ambushed by a suspect with a rifle. The deputy arrived at a...

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Two women reported to have contracted West Nile Virus in Merced

admin August 28, 2020 0 Comment

Merced County – Merced County Department of Public Health officials notified Merced County Mosquito Abatement District (District) that two females between the ages of 60 to 80 contracted West Nile Virus (WNV) fever in...

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Merced County Health Department orders Foster Farms to close

admin August 27, 2020 0 Comment

MERCED—The Merced County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has been actively respondingto COVID-19 since January 27th, 2020 and works closely with local businesses to limit the spread of the disease and protect customers, employees,...

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Vehicle Accidents

7-year-old boy killed, several injured in Merced County crash

admin August 24, 2020 0 Comment

The California Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that killed a seven-year-old boy and injured several others near Denair. It happened at around 9:21 p.m Sunday night in Merced County. The investigation revealed that...

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Salvation Army provides free meals to evacuees and first responders during Wildfires

admin August 23, 2020 0 Comment

On Thursday, August 20th, 2020, The Salvation Army was out delivering meals to the evacuees of the Santa Cruz Fire (CZU August Lightning Complex fire) and the Patterson Fire (SCU Lightning Complex fire). Camp...

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Both fires reported near Le Grand yesterday are under investigation, Cal Fire says

admin August 21, 2020 0 Comment

Two fires are being investigated according to Battalion Chief John Slate. Several fire engines responded to the area of Marguerite road and South Santa Fe Avenue near the Lazy K Ranch Thursday evening at...

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Crime

Gang members arrested in Merced, one was arrested for attempted homicide

admin August 20, 2020 0 Comment

A man was arrested for an attempt murder warrant, gang violations and possession of a stolen firearm. Merced police Officer Saldivar conducted a vehicle stop in the 1400 block of Martin Luther King Jr.Way...

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Crime

A woman was severely beaten and killed in Gilroy, suspect found in Merced, police say

admin August 20, 2020 0 Comment

A woman was beaten and killed inside a Gilroy residence and the suspect was later located in Merced. On August 17, 2020, at approximately 6:00 am, Gilroy police officers responded to the 7700 block...