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Former Modesto Junior High Principal Faces Criminal Charges in Merced County Case
Merced, CA (January 19, 2026) — A former Modesto City Schools junior high principal is facing criminal charges filed in…
Los Banos Animal Shelter Places Five Adoptable Dogs on Red List, Urges Urgent Adoption or Rescue by Jan. 21
Los Banos, CA (January 16, 2026) — The Los Banos Animal Shelter has placed five adoptable dogs on its Red…
Winton Man Arrested After Brief Pursuit Following Reported Domestic Incident
Winton, CA (January 16, 2026) — Deputies responded to a report of a possible domestic incident in the Winton area…
Merced Man Arrested After 20 Malnourished Animals Seized in Animal Neglect Investigation
Merced, CA (January 16, 2026) — Merced County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services officers responded to a residence in the 5200…
Free Autism Support Program Available to Families in Los Banos and Merced County
Los Banos, CA (January 14, 2026) -- CalLINKS, in partnership with First 5 Merced County, has launched First Steps Together,…
Routine CHP Traffic Stop on Highway 99 Near Le Grand Leads to Rifle, Suspected Meth Seizure
Merced, CA (January 13, 2026) — What began as a routine traffic enforcement stop on southbound Highway 99 near Le…
Winton man accused of shooting a dog and forcing its owner to bury it at gunpoint
Winton, CA (January 13, 2026) — A Winton man has been arrested following an investigation into an alleged incident in…
16-Year-Old Arrested in Gang-Related Shooting at Winton Apartment Complex
Winton, CA (January 9, 2026) — The Merced County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a 16-year-old juvenile in connection…
Valley Talk Show Host Interviews Dr. Phil
Los Banos, CA (January 8, 2026) -- Sparkle Soojian, host of the talk show Everything Sparkle, recently interviewed Dr. Phil…