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Horse Killed After Vehicle Collision in Dense Fog on Bloss Road in Merced County
Merced, CA (January 23, 2026) --A horse was killed early Friday morning after a vehicle traveling through extremely dense fog…
Merced Police Address Social Media Rumors, Say Schools Have No ICE Presence
Merced, CA (January 22, 2026) -- Merced Police released the following statement this week on social media. "We want to…
Surprise Wildlife Sighting: River Otters Spotted at Fahrens Park
Merced, CA (January 19, 2026) -- A recent run through Fahrens Park in Merced turned into an unexpected wildlife encounter…
Rail Authority proposes new Merced bullet train station outside city limits, says it could save $1 billion
Rail Authority proposes new Merced bullet train station outside city limits, says it could save $1 billion Merced, CA (January…
Semi-Truck Overturn Closes Lane on Highway 99 at Le Grand Road in Merced County
Merced, CA (January 13, 2026) — One lane of southbound Highway 99 at Le Grand Road was closed Monday morning…
Merced Superior Court Employees Hold Wage Protest Along M Street
Merced, CA (January 8, 2026) -- Employees from the Merced Superior Court gathered along M Street during their lunch break…
AMR Begins Countywide Ambulance Operations Following Contract Change
Merced, CA (January 7, 2025) -- American Medical Response (AMR) has officially begun providing 911 ambulance services across Merced County,…
Merced Family Sues State After Graphic Prison Killing Video Circulates Online
Merced, CA (December 15, 2025) -- A Merced family has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the State of California and…
Merced Rescue Steps In to Save More Than 80 Neglected Chihuahuas In Extreme Hoarding Case
Merced, CA (December 1, 2025) -- A large-scale rescue effort last week brought more than 80 neglected Chihuahuas into the…