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Stolen French bulldog reunited with owner in Merced

Merced · Merced

Stolen French bulldog reunited with owner in Merced

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

By Tiffany Olin Click here for updates on this story MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) — Lots of cuddles, kisses and scratches for 9-month-old French bulldog, Hazel as she reunited with her family. Her owner, Kimberly Barron, says she was stolen from her own yard in Atwater last week. “I went to give her food and I was like, ‘Haze, Haze where you at’ and my Hazel was nowhere to be found and I freaked out,” Barron explained. Hazel had been missing for th…See the Story

The search for the stolen Applegate Zoo sign in Merced

Merced · Merced

The search for the stolen Applegate Zoo sign in Merced

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

By Vince Ybarra Click here for updates on this story MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) — Police are searching for the thief who stole the artwork from the new sign at Merced’s Applegate Park Zoo over the weekend. “I was very sad and very disappointed,” said Merced resident Cindy Denno. She’s disheartened after this recently installed bear sign was stolen from Applegate Zoo. Denno says she volunteers at the zoo twice a week – and this theft is personal. …See the Story

[Opinion] Unusual swarm of earthquakes re-emerge in California raising concerns of San Andreas eruption

Earthquake · Los Banos

[Opinion] Unusual swarm of earthquakes re-emerge in California raising concerns of San Andreas eruption

100% Right coverage: 3 sources

(OPINION) Will “the Big One” soon hit the west coast? While most people are fixated on the political drama that is currently unfolding in Washington, very important events are happening elsewhere too. Within the past 7 days, California and Nevada have been hit by more than 900 earthquakes. And just within the past 24 hours, […]See the Story

Merced · Merced

Merced high school employee arrested for sexual assault of student, police say

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A high school employee in Merced has been arrested on charges involving sex crimes with a student.See the Story

Atwater · Atwater

Luke Bryan ‘Farm Tour’ making first-ever stops in California

Luke Bryan’s “Farm Tour” is make its way to West Coast for the first time this year, with shows in Atwater, Clovis and Shafter. The first California date will take place at The Castle Airport in Atwater on May 15, with a stop at The Ponds at Harlan Ranch in Clovis on the 16th, and Sillect Farms in Shafter on May 17. Bryan, the son of a peanut farmer, has used his platform to help farming families across the country. Since the inception of “Farm …See the Story

Basketball · Gustine

Gustine JV boys fall to Le Grand in nail-biting finish

The Gustine JV boys’ basketball team concluded their 2024-25 season with a heart-stopping 36-35 loss to the Le Grand Bulldogs on the road. Earlier in the season, Le Grand had defeated Gustine 43-22 on their home court, so Gustine was looking for revenge.See the Story

Soccer · Gustine

Gustine girls’ soccer overpowered by Denair

Gustine hosted Denair in their final home game of the season, looking to avenge a previous 3-2 loss. Despite a valiant effort, the Reds fell to Denair 4-2.See the Story

Los Banos, California · Los Banos

Los Banos man killed in River Road collision

A single vehicle collision involving a pickup truck and a tree on River Road resulted in the death of a Los Banos man.See the Story

Merced · Merced

Man killed in motorcycle crash in Merced County identified

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The person killed in a motorcycle crash in Merced County over the weekend has been identified as 49-year-old Wesley Wrinkles.See the Story

Property · Merced

Deputies recover stolen Frenchie dog, guns after series of Stanislaus County burglaries

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office recovered a stolen dog and several guns from a residence in Merced after an investigation into multiple vehicle burglaries in Denair.See the Story

17-year-old killed in single-car crash in Merced County, CHP says

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The California Highway Patrol says a Merced teenager died over the weekend after crashing into a canal in Merced County.See the Story