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Do you know this man? Merced County’s coroner wants help
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Merced County Sheriff-Coroner is searching for relatives of a 73-year-old man. The Coroner’s Office says they have searched numerous personal records for family members of Antonio Chavez. Officials say it is crucial to locate the immediate family members to allow Antonio Chavez to have a proper burial. If you or […]
Silage truck overturns in Merced County
MERCED, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A sudden swerve resulted in a silage truck overturning when the driver lost control on a road in Merced County on Tuesday, according to the California Highway Patrol. According to CHP, they often encounter situations where vehicles wander out of their lanes, not necessarily due to intoxication, but rather distraction. CHP […]
California Garlic Festival moves again
LOS BANOS, Calif. - A California summertime classic is relocating again after a rocky few years. The California Garlic Festival is moving from the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton to the Merced County Fairgrounds in Los Banos. The three-day festival begins on Aug. 30 through September 1. The California...
Arrest made in deadly double shooting outside Turlock market
TURLOCK — A 17-year-old who was already in juvenile hall for an unrelated case has now been identified as the suspect in a deadly double shooting that happened in Turlock last week, police said Monday.The suspect has since been rebooked into the Stanislaus County Juvenile Hall Detention Center on murder and attempted murder charges related to an April 16 shooting that left one person dead and another injured, the Turlock Police Department said.Detectives also served a search warrant at an address along Pioneer Avenue and located additional evidence.The shooting happened that day just before 7 p.m. outside the Wayside Market along Wayside Drive.Ceres resident Amado "Dominic" Escobedo, III, 19, was found lying in the road and was declared dead at the scene, police said. The second victim was shot multiple times in the arm and was hospitalized with injuries that were deemed not life-threatening.
Medi-Cal now covers undocumented people of all ages. How Valley groups are getting the word out
Roman Perez has worked many years in construction-related jobs, but being undocumented meant health insurance was out of reach for him and his family. Recent changes to Medi-Cal, however, are presenting Perez and other undocumented people in the Valley with a glimmer of hope. During a recent visit to Livingston...
Missing 2-year-old dies after being found in Stanislaus County canal
DENAIR, Calif. — A two-year-old child died after being found in a canal in Stanislaus County Monday night. A spokesperson for the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office said the child was found in a canal along the 4300 block of Swanson Road in Denair. Officials said the child was initially...
Amid financial issues high-speed rail moving ahead
Lea este articulo en español aquí. The California High Speed Rail Authority continues to face funding challenges with CEO Brian Kelly testifying to the Senate Transportation Committee the agency is “several billion dollars short” to make progress on the Central Valley segment. That 171-mile segment connects Merced and Bakersfield.
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