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Merced’s streets are now dangerous ‘speedways,’ residents say. Here’s what the new police chief wants to do about it.
By BRIANNA VACCARI [email protected] Jan. 25, 2024 MERCED (CVJC) – At the city’s first town hall of the year, Merced residents…
California Politics: The Week in Review – Analysis for January 26, 2024
The political landscape of California has been bustling with activity as key events and decisions shape the early contours of…
Urgent Search Underway for Missing Man with Early Signs of Dementia
A 79-year-old man by the name of Robert Toomey disappeared from his residence located at the 13800 block of Choco…
A budget crunch at UC Merced has hit lecturers. ‘We’re eating into our savings’
By RACHEL [email protected] MERCED, Calif. — At the University of California, Merced, lecturers make up almost half of faculty members,…
New community planned near UC Merced gets green light from city leaders. It’s expected to ‘transform’ the region.
By BRIANNA VACCARI [email protected] Jan. 19, 2024 The project – which includes homes, retail and green space – is the next…
Fatal Collision
On January 13, 2024, a hit-and-run collision occurred at Crows Landing Road and Ehrlich Road in Modesto. The crash involved…
Report of Collision – News Release
On January 8, 2024, at approximately 2045 hours, the Merced Communication Center (MCC) received a call of a crash on…
Merced County’s March election is approaching. Who’s running and what voters need to know
Voters will decide on three supervisor seats, a judgeship and whether to extend a special tax to fund local police,…
Fatal Motorcycle Collision on State Route 132 and Separate Car Crash on State Route 99 Highlight Road Safety Concerns
Los Banos, CA – Two separate and tragic traffic incidents have occurred in the vicinity of Los Banos, emphasizing the…