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Merced, California is located in Merced County. Zip codes in Merced, CA include 95340, 95344, and 95348. More Merced information.

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3 hrs ago | KMPH-TV Fresno

Chowchilla Suing High-Speed Rail Authority

The city of Chowchilla is suing the state's High-Speed Rail Authority. The lawsuit was filed in Sacramento Friday morning.

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7 hrs ago | Sacramento Bee Newspaper

Suspect hit with stun gun by Merced deputy dies

Merced County Sheriff's officials say a 35-year-old man from the San Francisco Bay area died after deputies used a stun gun and released a K-9 to try to subdue him.

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10 hrs ago | Merced Sun-Star

Gary Derr: Clean up creek area

The creek meanders through Merced running east to west. A portion of the bike path runs alongside and presents a very uninviting ride.

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15 hrs ago | Merced Sun-Star

Connie Hodges: Around Town

The eighth annual Pick and Gather at Riverdance Farms and Merced River Fair will take place Saturday and Sunday, with the main event from 10 a.m. until twilight, and Taste of the River Valley from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Admission is $10 adults and $5 students, seniors and children ages 3 to 20 on Saturday, and $5 adults and $2 students, seniors and ... (more)

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19 hrs ago | Merced Sun-Star

Merced doctor's theory links autism to flood of electronic devices

This one comes from Dr. Leonard Oestreicher, a longtime Merced family practitioner, and is explained in his new eBook: "The Pied Pipers of Autism." His theory, while laying some blame on genetic factors, maintains that the leading cause of autism and related disorders is the electronics -- televisions, video devices and talking toys -- many infants ... (more)

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Thu May 31, 2012

Los Banos Enterprise

Police: Man carjacked Sunday morning

A Los Banos man was the victim of a carjacking early Sunday morning, police said.

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Merced Sun-Star

Suspect dies after arrest involving Taser

A 35-year-old Bay Area man died Thursday morning after Merced County Sheriff's deputies say he resisted arrest, forcing law enforcement to use a Taser while trying to subdue him.

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Merced Sun-Star

South Merced poll rally puts focus on youth

Cristian Hernandez, 18, says South Merced needs its pool. McNamara Pool was an important investment in the community, he said, because it gave neighborhood youth something to do -- swim -- and helped them stay out of trouble.

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KFSN

Merced City Council considers pool funding

Community activists in Merced said Wednesday while one city pool is opening there is not enough of a commitment from the city to keep it open long term.

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Wed May 30, 2012

Merced Sun-Star

Merced city turns attention to upcoming budget

It's that time of the year again when city officials estimate how much money will flow into city coffers and what the general fund's deficit will be, so they can formulate a budget for the next fiscal year.

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Tue May 29, 2012

Merced Sun-Star

Mystery remains around 65-year-old man found dead on Bear Creek Drive Saturday

The latest Merced County homicide victim was a globe-trotting history buff and advertising agency owner who was passionate about Boogie Boarding, writing screenplays, dancing and spending time with family.

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Merced Sun-Star

Josh Pedrozo and Noah Lor: Council members favor Walsh in District 2 race

Mayor Pro-Tempore Noah Lor and I endorse Hub Walsh for District 2 supervisor. Mr. Walsh has been a strong advocate on the board for the issues that the city of Merced is facing in this current economic climate.

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Mon May 28, 2012

The Modesto Bee

Slater's has furnished Modesto area homes since 1912

Slater's, which has stores in downtown Modesto and Merced, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding in Fresno this month.

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Merced Sun-Star

Around Town: Help for Sober Grad

The Sober Grad program for Merced and Golden Valley high schools is asking for help Friday, after graduation.

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The Modesto Bee

Officials say death of man, 65, is homicide

Merced County sheriff's detectives have launched a homicide investigation into the weekend death of a 65-year-old man east of town.

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Merced Sun-Star

Merced football golf tourney

The Merced High Quarterback Club will be holding the fifth annual Golf Classic at the Merced Golf & Country Club on Monday, June 4. The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. and will be a four-player scramble.

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Merced Sun-Star

Lighted crosswalk on G Street does not guarantee safety

Josie Moreno walks a few miles each day in her neighborhood around West 22nd Street in North Merced each morning.

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Merced Sun-Star

For some in Merced, Memorial Day brings memories home

Marine veteran Jose Antonio Talamantes remembers feeling his comrade's warm blood gushing through his hands as he was holding his buddy's head while rushing to the hospital.

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Sun May 27, 2012

The Modesto Bee

UC Merced researchers make bone health discovery

Osteoporosis patients are among those who could benefit from the findings of a study on bone health at the University of California at Merced.

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The Fresno Bee

High-speed rail secret: Construction will give Valley air a bad bump

Backers of California's proposed high-speed rail system frequently tout the long-term air-quality benefits of getting people out of cars and planes and onto electric-powered trains.

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