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UC Merced's Sport Shooting Club's Veteran's Day shoot
The Sport Shooting Club at US Merced conducted a Veteran's Shoot at the River Oaks Range 11584 N. Shaffer Road on Veteran's Day from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
Merced SWAT team responds to shots fired near school
Two taken into custody Wednesday afternoon. By VICTOR A. PATTON vpatton@mercedsun-star.com Gunfire erupted around 3:45 p.m. Wednesday on East 20th Street, across the street from Charles Wright Elementary School, Merced police reported.
Merced Man Guilty of Murder in Burglary Shooting
A Merced man accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend's brother during a burglary will have to pay for his crime.
Merced man convicted in shooting death
A Merced man was convicted Tuesday in the shooting death of a Dinuba man earlier this year.
Merced campus on agenda for UC regents
The University of California Board of Regents meeting this week at UCLA will consider, among other items, building plans for the Merced campus and a hike in student fees.
Yosemite Extending Merced River Plan Public Scoping Period
Yosemite National Park is extending the public scoping period for the Merced Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement.
City of Merced seeking applications for Dec. 5 downtown parade
The city of Merced said it's seeking applications for the annual Downtown Merced Holiday Parade scheduled for 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec.
Video: Merced Veterans Day Parade
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Swine flu: Merced's paramedics trained to give shots to first responders
Trying to take some of the pressure off county health officials flooded with people looking for swine flu vaccinations, Riggs Ambulance has trained 11 paramedics to give swine flu shots to first responders.
Hundreds Expected To Gather To Pay Respects To Merced Soldier
Hundreds are expected to gather in Merced on Friday, to pay their final respects to a soldier killed in action.
Medical schools will benefit from health care bill - if provision survives
A health care reform bill could mean millions of dollars for the University of California at Merced's proposed medical school, but the university isn't promised a dime.
"Outlaw Motorcycle Gang" Members Sought in Merced Bar Stabbing
Merced County investigators are looking for members of what they term "an outlaw motorcycle gang" after a 33-year-old man was stabbed to death in a bar fight.
A Merced soldier is laid to rest
A folded flag. A 21-gun salute. A prayer. Taps. Each of these steps is a stage in the ritualized burial of any American soldier.
Change in Visalia Council; Merced Mayor Close
Visalia voters say no more to two incumbents. Mayor Jesus Gamboa and councilman Greg Collins are on the outs after Election Night.
NBC's Holt to speak at UC Merced 2010 commencement
NBC journalist Lester Holt will speak at UC Merced's 2010 commencement ceremony.
Election 2009: Spriggs declared new mayor of Merced
Bill Spriggs was declared Merced's mayor Thursday after tripling his narrow lead during the final vote tally.
Video: Man wanted in Merced busted after pursuit in Stanislaus County
A suspect wanted on five warrants in Merced County was arrested after a pursuit that started near Keyes ended after he crashed a pickup into a utility pole Wednesday afternoon in Modesto, authorities said.
Accident in Iraq claim s life of Merced soldier
Merced is mourning the loss of Pfc. Lukas Hopper - a 2007 Goldlen Valley High School graduate - who died in a crash in Baghdad last week.
Merced mayoral election results due Friday
The results of Merced's mayoral race won't be known until Friday. Councilman Bill Spriggs has a 24-vote lead over Councilwoman Michele Gabriault-Acosta, though the final tallies this week could sway the results.
7 p.m. live coverage: Election night in Merced
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