Merced News

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.

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.

A Merced man accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend's brother during a burglary will have to pay for his crime.

A Merced man was convicted Tuesday in the shooting death of a Dinuba man earlier this year.

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 National Park is extending the public scoping period for the Merced Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement.

The city of Merced said it's seeking applications for the annual Downtown Merced Holiday Parade scheduled for 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec.

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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 are expected to gather in Merced on Friday, to pay their final respects to a soldier killed in action.

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.

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 folded flag. A 21-gun salute. A prayer. Taps. Each of these steps is a stage in the ritualized burial of any American soldier.

Visalia voters say no more to two incumbents. Mayor Jesus Gamboa and councilman Greg Collins are on the outs after Election Night.

NBC journalist Lester Holt will speak at UC Merced's 2010 commencement ceremony.

Bill Spriggs was declared Merced's mayor Thursday after tripling his narrow lead during the final vote tally.

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.

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.

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.

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