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Merced County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents of Active Phone Scam
Merced County, CA (October 22, 2025) — The Merced County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be on alert after…
From Crates to the Clouds: Airlift Brings Hope to Overcrowded Merced County Animal Shelter
Merced, CA (October 21, 2025) -- In a sweeping life-saving mission this month, 193 cats and dogs were airlifted out…
Sonora Man Seriously Injured After Falling Asleep on Highway 108/120
MODESTO, CA (October 17, 2025) — A 35-year-old Sonora man was seriously injured Friday morning when his Honda CR-V went…
Public Warned of Increased Flows on the Merced River in Support of Migrating Salmon
Merced, CA (October 16, 2025) -- Merced Irrigation District and Merced County are advising the public to exercise caution due…
Merced County Slashes Permit Wait Times in Major Digital Overhaul
Merced County, CA (October 16, 2025) -- Merced County is in the middle of a sweeping modernization of its permitting…
Man arrested in Merced hit-and-run that killed bicyclist
Merced, CA (October 15, 2025) — A 41-year-old Merced man has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash…
Merced CHP Gives ‘A+ for Effort’ to Driver’s Hand-Drawn License Plate
Merced, CA (October 13, 2025) — In a traffic stop that left officers more amused than alarmed, a driver in…
NEW LOCATION FOR LAST 2025 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT
Merced, CA (October 13, 2025) -- The last Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event of the year will be held…
Merced County chooses AMR as new ambulance service, severing longtime ties with Riggs Ambulance
The unanimous decision by county supervisors came amid allegations of a targeted misinformation campaign meant to prey upon the fears…