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Merced Man Sentenced to 15 Years Prison for Intent to Sell over 500 Grams of Meth

Methamphetamine · Merced

Merced Man Sentenced to 15 Years Prison for Intent to Sell over 500 Grams of Meth

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Ammi Midstokke: Anyone Can Learn How to Sail

Merced · Merced

Ammi Midstokke: Anyone Can Learn How to Sail

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The first sign that I’m likely to fail miserably at something is if people tell me, “Oh anyone can learn how to do that!”See the Story

Teammates remember UC Merced soccer player who died in crash

Soccer · Merced

Teammates remember UC Merced soccer player who died in crash

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A University of California, Merced soccer player is dead after a crash that happened Monday evening.See the Story

Merced County’s new CEO aims to become CA’s 'highest-performing county.' How will he make it happen?

Reading Time: 4 minutes The Merced County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Mark Hendrickson, a veteran county administrator, as the county’s permanent CEO. Hendrickson began working in the county’s top, unelected position in May on an interim basis after the departure of former CEO Raul Lomeli Mendez. His appointment earlier this week on a unanimous vote was widely expected, and the county supervisors each praised his work with the coun…Merced · Merced Read Article

Project Nexus solar canal project continues march forward

The first phase of Project Nexus, a study on integrating renewable energy with water conservation by utilizing solar-covered canals, has been completed and a second phase is well underway. Project Nexus, led by the University of California, Merced and implemented by the Turlock Irrigation District (TID), explores the potential of solar-covered canals to optimize land… The post Project Nexus solar canal project continues march forward appeared fi…Merced · Merced Read Article

Woman Reports Waking to Stranger Assaulting Her, CA Cops Say

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She wakes up with a stranger in her house and beats her up, the Carabinieri stop him while he was still violently beating her It happened in Vieste on the night between July 2 and 3, where a tourist suddenly woke up to find a man at the foot of her bed, who hit her violently, with repeated punches to the face. According to investigators, the man entered the tourist's house during the night, forcing a secondary entrance. The woman, very scared, s…Apulia · Apulia See the Story

Gustine fiber optic project behind gas leak

GUSTINE — A subcontractor working on a fiber optic network expansion in Gustine triggered a major safety response on June 27 after striking a gas line during underground construction work on behalf of unWired Broadband.Gustine · Gustine Read Article

Engines roar at 40th annual Truck and Tractor Pull

Gustine roared to life on July 3 as local drivers revved their engines and kicked up dust during the 40th annual Truck and Tractor Pull at Gustine High School, where the Valley Tractor Pullers Association teamed up with FFA students and Ag Boosters to deliver one of the town’s most celebrated summer traditions.Gustine · Gustine Read Article

Madera County Multi-Agency Effort Leads to Arrest of Felony Suspect in Atwater

A man wanted for multiple felony offenses was arrested Thursday at a Walmart Supercenter in Atwater following a coordinated operation involving several law enforcement agencies, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office said. Jose Efrain Guardado Jose Efrain Guardado, 32, had evaded law enforcement multiple times this year, including during a foot pursuit and a high-speed chase that was later terminated. On July 3, he attempted to flee again but was sa…Atwater · Atwater Read Article

Veteran journalist Brianna Vaccari named editor of The Merced Focus

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Merced Focus has promoted veteran journalist Brianna Vaccari to serve as editor. Vaccari is moving into the new role after working for two years as senior accountability reporter for the Central Valley Journalism Collaborative, the nonprofit that publishes The Merced Focus. As editor, Vaccari will work closely with reporters, guide news coverage and continue to contribute her own reporting to The Merced Focus. “I a…Merced · Merced Read Article

62nd annual Atwater 4th of July Festival and parade

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Year after year for 62 years, the Atwater 4th of July Festival has brought families together.Parade · Atwater Read Article