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Passengers disembark an Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia, with the company Mauiva, that landed at Castle Airport Monday. (6-17-13) Close to 20 people were on the flight.

Tourists arrive at Castle Airport via charter flight

A charter plane landed at Castle Airport this week, carrying about 20 passengers headed to Yosemite National Park from other countries. Mark Hendrickson, director of commerce, aviation and economic development for Merced County, called Castle Airport... 1 hour ago

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San Joaquin River Stewardship Program crew member Kuljit Singh shows how to use the paddle as organizers and volunteers do a test-run of the kayak river tour which will take place during the Riverdance Farms Pick and Gather Festival and Merced River Fair, which will take place June 1-2.

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ATWATER

Atwater Elementary District to select schools chief soon

The name of the new superintendent of the Atwater Elementary School District is expected to be announced at the board's June 25 meeting.
LOCAL NEWS

17-year-old identified as victim in collision near Atwater

A person who was killed late last week in a Highway 99 crash near Atwater has been identified by the Merced County coroner's office as 17-year-old Edson Zavala.
ATWATER

Coroner releases name of teen killed in Atwater crash

A person who was killed Thursday in a Highway 99 crash near Atwater has been identified by the Merced County Coroner’s Office as 17-year-old Edson Zavala. California Highway Patrol officers said Zavala was driving a 2001 Suzuki Esteem north on Applegate Road near Atwater Jordan Road when ...
ATWATER

Man struggling after Atwater shooting

A 27-year-old man was shot and wounded over the weekend at a residence on Fifth Street, police reported Monday. The incident was reported about 10:30 p.m. Sunday and the victim is expected to survive, according to Lt. Samuel Joseph.
ATWATER

Fire hits vacant Atwater home; investigation continues

A fire damaged a vacant home in Atwater over the weekend, police reported Monday. The fire was reported at 10:15 p.m. Sunday at 880 Cedar Ave., fire officials said.
ATWATER

Man injured in Atwater shooting

A 27-year-old man was injured after being shot Sunday evening near a residence in Atwater, police reported.
LOCAL NEWS

Atwater collision claims 1, injures 4

One person was killed and four injured when a car apparently trying to pass another vehicle crashed head-on into a big rig near Atwater on Thursday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol reported.
LOCAL NEWS

Man hurt in Atwater shooting

A man in his early 20s was injured Thursday morning after being shot on Santa Fe Drive in the Atwater area, the Merced County Sheriff's Department reported. The motive remains under investigation, although Sheriff Mark Pazin said there are gang overtones in the case.
ATWATER

Apartment fire reported in Atwater

No injuries were reported in an Atwater apartment fire early Thursday morning, according to Cal Fire.
ATWATER

Atwater juvenile shot at while riding bike

ATWATER — A juvenile riding his bike on Olive Avenue Sunday evening was shot at by a moving car, according to Atwater police Lt. Sam Joseph.