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More than 200 pounds of illegal fireworks have been seized in Merced County.

The Merced Police Department reported a fatal car crash on West Olive Avenue on June 5, 2023. The collision involved two vehicles and occurred shortly after 7:45 p.m. along the 800 block of W. Olive Ave., according to officials. Details on the Fatal Car Crash on West Olive Avenue. Officers...

An eyebrow raising viral video has been making rounds on social media showing a student engaging in a physical conflict with a teacher at Golden Valley High School in Merced, California. The incident occurred during 5th period on a Friday, and has raised concerns about student and staff safety in the school district.

“It was in the best interest of all parties involved that this case be resolved quickly”

On Wednesday, June 7th, 2023, at 11:32 am, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported suspicious person at Starbucks, 2201 W Main St, Turlock, who had been at the business for about six hours with a dog. When officers arrived on scene, they found and contacted a person...

Crumbl Cookies is celebrating its grand opening in Merced on Friday.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside Merced County District Attorney Nicole Silveira, the California Highway Patrol (CHP), and the Merced County Sheriff's Office, announced the seizure of 40 pounds of fentanyl and 104 pounds of methamphetamine, as well as the arrest of seven suspects, in two separate cases in the County of Merced.

His name has been released and three suspects arrested.

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Not only do police officers and sheriff’s deputies put their lives on the line daily, but their K9 companions do as well. But what does law enforcement do to protect their K9s? K9s with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office are equipped with “stab vests.” The Sheriff’s Office received them as a donation […]

MODESTO — One man was arrested after shots were fired at Dos Compadres Restaurant in Modesto on Tuesday night. The Mexican restaurant is located on the 3100 block of McHenry Avenue."I've never seen any crime here at all," said Cheryl Whidby who is a frequent customer at Dos Compadres. "It's on a very busy street." Modesto police said two customers got into an altercation inside. Then, the suspect left. When he returned, police said he fired multiple shots at the restaurant. "He struck a business nearby that had patrons inside," said Modesto police spokesperson Sharon Bear. The nearby business was a nail salon that...

The couple built their Oakdale Road house in 1980.

According to the California Highway Patrol, a truck accident occurred on SR-165 near Hilmar in Merced County on June 2, 2023. The collision took place at approximately 9:00 p.m. on State Route 165 in the vicinity of River Road and just south of the Hilmar area, officials said. The incident involved a tractor-trailer combination and a Jeep Wrangler.

(KTXL) — The online retail giant Amazon is receiving credit from the California Highway Patrol for the role it played in assisting an arrest.  On Wednesday, CHP investigators arrested Marco Inclan-Millan after Amazon provided them with the location of a trailer that was hitched to his truck, according to a news release.  Officers said that […]

On Monday, June 5th, 2023, at 9:36 pm, a Turlock Police officer near Comfort Suites, 191 N Tully Rd, Turlock, observed a woman kicking a vehicle in the parking lot, so he attempted to get out with her. When the woman noticed the officer, she threw miscellaneous items at his...

Years ago, 26 children and their bus driver faced a chilling ordeal when they were abducted and held captive in an underground prison in the infamous Chowchilla kidnapping. As KPIX celebrates its 75th anniversary, this harrowing tale is revisited. The three kidnappers were eventually apprehended, and bus driver Ed Ray emerged as a hero, becoming a key figure in California Central Valley Town's folklore.

On Monday, June 5th, 2023, at 1:21 am, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported suspicious vehicle parked in front of a residence in the 400 block of Locust St, Turlock. When officers arrived on scene, they found a maroon 2005 Scion xB that had had its back...

On Monday, June 5th, 2023, at 9:38 pm, the Turlock Police Department was dispatched to a reported vandalism in progress at Sinclair Gas & Dino Mart, 1405 N Golden State Blvd, Turlock. The caller was a security company watching on a live surveillance feed stating that there were subjects damaging...

(KTXL) — A 16-year-old was arrested on Wednesday in connection with a May 26 drive-by shooting in Turlock, according to the Turlock Police Department. During their investigation of the May shooting, law enforcement found that three people were involved in shooting at the moving vehicle in the 200 block of West Main Street. Investigators said […]

Austin Bell has enjoyed a successful 4-H and FFA career throughout his academic years at Our Lady of Miracles Catholic School and Gustine High School. He is no stranger to achieving his goals and pursuing his dreams. And now, he is about to venture on a tremendous journey that he earned by being true to himself and his ideals, following his passion for FFA and the motto Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.

An early morning fire destroyed a family-owned business that's been operating in Atwater since 1988.