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Los Banos Man Arrested in Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation

admin July 16, 2026 0 Comment

A Los Banos man has been arrested following an investigation into alleged online child exploitation, according to the Los Banos Police Department. Police said they were notified of a local adult male who...

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Vehicle Accidents

Fatal Solo Crash on SR-99 Near Le Grand Road Claims Life of a woman

admin April 2, 2026 0 Comment

A 69-year-old woman from Sacramento was killed Wednesday evening, April 1, 2026, following a solo vehicle crash on State Route 99 near Le Grand Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. At approximately 5:09...

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Crime

Toddler Found Dead After House Fire; Uncle Arrested in Homicide Investigation, TPD says

admin April 1, 2026 0 Comment

A 2-year-old child was found dead following a residential fire in Turlock on Wednesday morning, leading authorities to launch a homicide investigation and arrest a family member. On April 1, 2026, at approximately 9:20...

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Community

Semi-Truck Knocks Down Power Poles and Sparks Small Fire in Merced

admin April 1, 2026 0 Comment

A multi-agency response unfolded in Merced on Wednesday at around 2:00pm, after a semi-truck became stuck in a canal area, knocking down multiple light poles and sparking a small fire in a residential neighborhood....

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Community Crime

Dogs getting shot in the City of Merced, Merced County New Beginnings says

admin February 6, 2025 0 Comment

New Beginnings for Merced County says someone is shooting dogs with a pellet gun in Merced. They have reached out to Merced County Animal Control and are currently in the process of communicating with...

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Community

Merced College Presents ‘Temple of Gloom’ Haunted House Experience

admin October 15, 2024 203 Comments

Per Merced College Merced College Presents ‘Temple of Gloom’ Haunted House Experience Prepare for a journey into the unknown, as the Merced College Theater Department resurrects its beloved haunted house production with “The Temple...

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Crime

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 151 Comments

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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Crime

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...