Testimony starts in 2010 shooting death
3 hrs ago | via Merced Sun-Star
Testimony began this week in the trial of a 22-year-old Los Banos man accused of participating in the Sept. Comment?
Senators take notice of metal theft on farms
Yesterday | via Merced Sun-Star
California farmers are laying down spike strips and forming agricultural watch groups as ways to battle metal theft, several growers testified last week during an informational state Senate hearing in Fresno. Comment?
Four arrested in April 10 Shooting
Friday May 25 | via Los Banos Enterprise
Four suspected gang members were arrested Thursday in connection with an April 10 shooting.Gabriel Chavez Zamora, 18, Pablo Aguayo, 19, and two 15-year-olds were taken into custody during the execution of a search warrant on the 700 block of Sandhill Crane at 11:15 a.m.The juveniles were taken to Merced County Juvenile Hall and Zamora and Aguayo to ... (more) Comment?
Man Arrested With Shotgun Disguised as "Super Soaker"
Tuesday May 22 | via NBC New York
A puppy fell almost 30 feet and survived after a hawk swooped down from its perch in Los Banos, California, picked up the pooch, then dropped it a few moments later into it's new home. 1 comment
Man Arrested With Shotgun Disguised as "Super Soaker"
Tuesday May 22 | via NBC Connecticut
A puppy fell almost 30 feet and survived after a hawk swooped down from its perch in Los Banos, California, picked up the pooch, then dropped it a few moments later into it's new home. 1 comment
Friday May 18 | via Los Banos Enterprise
Ronald Miranda spent 31 years on the run for a 1980 Los Banos homicide -- but his sentencing hearing was over in a few minutes.Judge Ronald Hansen on Tuesday sentenced the 64-year-old decorated Vietnam veteran to 25 years to life in prison for shooting Mitch Arambel, 45.The victim's family said nothing during the brief hearing, and Miranda gave no ... (more) Comment?
Friday May 18 | via Merced Sun-Star
The Los Banos Police Department responded to Parkwood and Stonewood drives at 7:43 p.m. to investigate the reports of a shooting. Comment?
Our View: Mobley, Gray for new Assembly District
Friday May 18 | via Merced Sun-Star
Five Merced County citizens are running to represent the new 21st Assembly District, which includes all Merced County and the western half of Stanislaus County, including most of Modesto. Comment?
Man Scales Airport Fence, Breaks into Jet for Fun: Cops
Thursday May 17 | via NBC Connecticut
Ram Porat was arrested when American Airlines staff found him on a plane at the Nashville airport in the middle of the night. 6 comments
Vandal Breaks Into Car, Leaves Tortillas
Thursday May 17 | via NBC Dallas
A puppy fell almost 30 feet and survived after a hawk swooped down from its perch in Los Banos, California, picked up the pooch, then dropped it a few moments later into it's new home. 18 comments
Ronald Miranda, Killer Who Hid in Florida City for D...
Wednesday May 16 | via Miami New Times
Ronald Miranda, one of the FBI's most wanted men who disappeared for 31 years only to resurface in Florida City, will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars. Comment?
Miranda gets 25 years to life in 1980 Los Banos homi...
Wednesday May 16 | via Merced Sun-Star
Ronald Miranda spent 31 years on the run for a 1980 Los Banos homicide -- but his sentencing hearing was over in a few minutes. Comment?
Man sentenced in 1980 Los Banos homicide
Tuesday May 15 | via The Modesto Bee
Ronald Miranda spent 31 years on the run for a 1980 Los Banos homicide but his sentencing hearing was over in a few minutes Tuesday. Comment?
Man in 1980 Los Banos killing gets life
Tuesday May 15 | via The Fresno Bee
Ronald Miranda spent 31 years on the run for a 1980 Los Banos homicide -- but his sentencing hearing in Merced County Superior Court was over in a few minutes. Comment?
Illegal Alien Gets 15 Years on Meth Charges
Monday May 14 | via Local TV Station KTVZ
An illegal alien who was deported back to Mexico for trafficking in methamphetamine and cocaine -- but returned and did it again, until a Highway 97 traffic stop -- has been sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison, prosecutors said Monday. 1 comment
Outraged father of Andrew Maloney wants justice
Saturday May 12 | via KFSN
The father of a North Valley firefighter killed in a DUI crash last year speaks out for the first time. Comment?
Police say man shot self in leg
Friday May 11 | via Los Banos Enterprise
A man is in custody after accidentally shooting himself during an alleged domestic violence incident involving his wife, according to law enforcement. Comment?
Friday May 11 | via Los Banos Enterprise
A Merced County Superior Court judge recently dismissed a nearly $40 million lawsuit a building development company filed against Los Banos over a proposed annexation.On April 19 Judge Donald Proietti declared the complaint not to have a proper cause of action, and therefore further litigation would not be allowed. Comment?
Santa Nella woman who killed firefighter in DUI crash released from prison
Friday May 4 | via Los Banos Enterprise
A Santa Nella woman recently sentenced to a year in jail for killing a Los Banos firefighter in a DUI crash is back home, after not spending one day of her sentence behind bars.Amie Chick, 25, was sentenced March 16 by Judge Frank Dougherty for causing the June crash on Highway 165 that killed Andrew Maloney, 29. 1 comment
Santa Nella woman who killed firefighter in DUI crash released from prison
Friday May 4 | via Los Banos Enterprise
A Santa Nella woman recently sentenced to a year in jail for killing a Los Banos firefighter in a DUI crash is back home, after not spending one day of her sentence behind bars.Amie Chick, 25, was sentenced March 16 by Judge Frank Dougherty for causing the June crash on Highway 165 that killed Andrew Maloney, 29. 1 comment