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Merced County Police Remind Parents About E-Bike, E-Scooter Rules as Summer Begins
31+ min ago (348+ words) Merced, CA (June 12, 2026) " Law enforcement agencies in Merced County are reminding parents and young riders to follow California's e-bike and e-scooter rules as students head into summer break and more children are expected to be riding around local neighborhoods. Vehicles…...
Merced Residents Named in Lawsuit Against Motorola Solutions Over License Plate Reader Data Sharing
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (369+ words) Merced, CA (June 12, 2026) " Two Merced residents are named in a proposed class-action lawsuit against Motorola Solutions Inc. over allegations involving automated license plate reader data collected in California. Automated license plate reader systems, commonly called ALPR systems, use cameras and…...
CHP Merced Graveyard Shift Leads to Stolen Vehicle Recovery, DUI Arrest and Stolen Handgun Seizure
2+ day, 5+ min ago (251+ words) Merced, CA (June 10, 2026) " A stolen vehicle, a fleeing suspect, an impaired driver and a stolen handgun were all discovered during a single overnight shift by CHP Merced, according to the agency. CHP Merced said one of its graveyard units first…...
Man arrested in Merced County after death of 2-year-old son
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (338+ words) Merced, CA (June 9, 2026) " A man wanted after the death of a 2-year-old boy in San Juan Bautista was arrested in Merced County following a manhunt, according to the San Benito County Sheriff's Office. Adrian Joseph Lujan, 33, was identified by the…...
Los Banos Man Arrested in Elder Fraud Scam After Couple Loses About $28, 000, Deputies Say
1+ week, 40+ min ago (426+ words) Los Banos, CA (June 5, 2026) " A Los Banos man was arrested in Sonoma County after deputies said he arrived at an elderly couple's home as part of a suspected elder fraud scam that had already cost the victims approximately $28, 000. According to…...
Pearson's Jewelers Closing Sale Gives Los Banos One Last Chance to Own a Piece of Sixth Street History
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (615+ words) Los Banos, CA (June 5, 2026) " In downtown Los Banos, some storefronts become more than places to shop. For many local families, Pearson's Jewelers at 928 Sixth Street has been one of those places " a jewelry store filled with gifts, milestones, memories and…...
Pedestrian Killed near Winton in Early Morning
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (172+ words) Winton, CA (June 4, 2026) " A pedestrian was killed Thursday morning after being struck by a vehicle near Winton. The collision happened before 5 a. m. Thursday, June 4, in the area of Santa Fe Drive and Eucalyptus Avenue, near Winton. CHP Merced later advised motorists…...
CHP Merced Warns Buyers After VIN Switched Vehicle Is Found During Traffic Stop
1+ week, 1+ day ago (295+ words) A recent traffic stop by CHP Merced led to the recovery of a stolen Honda Accord that had been altered with a switched VIN, leaving an innocent buyer without the vehicle they thought they had legally purchased. Merced, CA (June…...
Merced County Primary Election Results 2026: Who Advances
1+ week, 1+ day ago (821+ words) Merced, CA (June 3, 2026) " Merced County primary election results from the June 2, 2026 California Primary Election show several major races taking shape for Los Banos and Merced County voters, including governor, Congress, State Senate, State Assembly, county supervisor and Merced County Superintendent…...
CHP Merced Pursuit Ends in Crash Near Gertrude Avenue
1+ week, 2+ day ago (231+ words) Merced, CA (June 2, 2025) " A CHP Merced pursuit ended in a crash near Gertrude Avenue after authorities said a driver failed to stop for officers and later attempted to run from the scene. According to CHP Merced, officers and Merced County…...