Dos Palos News

Dos Palos fire officials are investigating a Monday night blaze in a shopping center that caused about $350,000 worth of damage.

Authorities suspect alcohol contributed to two fatal accidents Sunday, according to a California Highway Patrol spokesman.

Air Force Airman James R. Tovar graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.Airmen who complete basic training ... (more)

It was once a thriving agricultural community. South Dos Palos is an un-incorporated town 2 miles from Dos Palos.

Three people are in custody after a vehicle pursuit in the Dos Palos area that included a carjacking and kidnapping, the Merced County Sheriff's Department reported.The ordeal began just after 8 p.m. Tuesday when deputy Simon Sarkis spotted a car that appeared to be stolen.

On Tuesday night just after 8:00 p.m., a Merced County Sheriff's deputy spotted a vehicle which matched the description of a stolen car reported out of Dos Palos.

Two men from Los Banos are scheduled to stand trial this month in the 2010 shooting death of Tommy Henson outside a Dos Palos residence.