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Merced man sentenced to more than 30 years for two shootings, one fatal, DA says

Merced man sentenced to more than 30 years for two shootings, one fatal, DA says

Renzo Arellano was 17 years old when he was killed.

February 20, 2026 at 7:06 PM

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Chubon and Gustine Unified School District face lawsuit over alleged student abuse

February 20, 2026 at 11:11 AM

Bodies of all 9 avalanche victims safely recovered, CA authorities say

Updated February 21, 2026 at 2:38 PM

Yelp ranks 100 best restaurants in the US. See which ones are in California

February 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Storms sweep through Merced County. Here’s how much rain fell and what’s next

February 20, 2026 at 1:09 PM

In Tahoe avalanche victims, skiers see moms who loved a risky sport

Updated February 21, 2026 at 11:21 AM

Chubon and Gustine Unified School District face lawsuit over alleged student abuse

Chubon and Gustine Unified School District face lawsuit over alleged student abuse

February 20, 2026 at 11:11 AM

Merced County school district investigated Chubon but failed to alert authorities

Merced County school district investigated Chubon but failed to alert authorities

Updated February 20, 2026 at 4:07 PM

Texas woman gets jail sentence for DUI crash that killed Merced motorcyclist

Texas woman gets jail sentence for DUI crash that killed Merced motorcyclist

Updated February 12, 2026 at 8:22 AM

Beehives returning to Merced County after ‘sting’ operation results in arrest

Beehives returning to Merced County after ‘sting’ operation results in arrest

Updated February 11, 2026 at 3:45 PM

Update: Second person arrested after Atwater infant’s death, police say

Update: Second person arrested after Atwater infant’s death, police say

Updated February 10, 2026 at 9:47 PM

Merced County sheriff warns residents about phone scams. What to know

Merced County sheriff warns residents about phone scams. What to know

February 10, 2026 at 3:44 PM

Coalinga man charged after Truckee crash injured kids at Safeway fundraiser

Coalinga man charged after Truckee crash injured kids at Safeway fundraiser

February 10, 2026 at 1:11 PM

Update: Body found in canal near Gustine identified as Lupita Ontiveros

Update: Body found in canal near Gustine identified as Lupita Ontiveros

Updated February 10, 2026 at 12:58 PM

Prison guard pleads guilty to attempted cover-up of Atwater assault, DOJ says

Prison guard pleads guilty to attempted cover-up of Atwater assault, DOJ says

February 10, 2026 at 12:32 PM

Atwater man arrested for attempted murder after shooting in Winton, sheriff says

Atwater man arrested for attempted murder after shooting in Winton, sheriff says

February 9, 2026 at 12:49 PM

Merced police gang crackdown results in 41 arrests, 23 guns seized

Merced police gang crackdown results in 41 arrests, 23 guns seized

February 3, 2026 at 7:53 AM

Search continues for missing woman near Gustine, Merced County officials say

Search continues for missing woman near Gustine, Merced County officials say

Updated February 2, 2026 at 12:37 PM

Search for woman missing after dune buggy crash continues in Merced County

Search for woman missing after dune buggy crash continues in Merced County

January 30, 2026 at 3:46 PM

Los Banos man, 29, arrested in connection with armed robberies in San Jose

Los Banos man, 29, arrested in connection with armed robberies in San Jose

January 29, 2026 at 4:29 PM

Ex-Merced County educator was charged with having sex with a minor, got promoted elsewhere

Ex-Merced County educator was charged with having sex with a minor, got promoted elsewhere

Updated January 29, 2026 at 12:06 PM

Vandalism investigation in Merced County leads to arrests, seizure of ghost gun

Vandalism investigation in Merced County leads to arrests, seizure of ghost gun

January 29, 2026 at 9:59 AM

21-year-old crashes dune buggy into canal west of Gustine; woman missing, CHP says

21-year-old crashes dune buggy into canal west of Gustine; woman missing, CHP says

Updated January 29, 2026 at 9:02 AM

Los Banos man arrested on gun charges. Here’s what police found

Los Banos man arrested on gun charges. Here’s what police found

Updated January 28, 2026 at 4:52 PM

Planada man arrested on gun charges after shooting investigation, Merced sheriff says

Planada man arrested on gun charges after shooting investigation, Merced sheriff says

Updated January 27, 2026 at 8:54 AM

Pursuit of auto theft suspect in Merced leads to crash into tree

Pursuit of auto theft suspect in Merced leads to crash into tree

Updated January 27, 2026 at 8:52 AM

Merced man arrested for felony DUI after major-injury crash on Highway 140

Merced man arrested for felony DUI after major-injury crash on Highway 140

Updated January 27, 2026 at 8:52 AM

Elephant trunks, rhino horns, other poached parts seized in Fresno, CDFW says

Elephant trunks, rhino horns, other poached parts seized in Fresno, CDFW says

January 26, 2026 at 3:08 PM

Merced police searching for suspect after fatal shooting early Sunday

Merced police searching for suspect after fatal shooting early Sunday

January 26, 2026 at 10:56 AM

Merced police increasing patrols as gang-related shootings spike

Merced police increasing patrols as gang-related shootings spike

January 23, 2026 at 1:48 PM