Police: California Man Dies After Car Falls on Him During Catalytic Converter Theft Attempt
A central California man died after a vehicle fell directly on him while he was trying to steal a catalytic converter, according to police.
Merced County
California High-speed Rail Approved from San Jose to … Merced
California state regulators approved the construction of a 90-mile stretch of high-speed rail from San Jose to the rural town of Merced in the Central Valley.
Merced Irrigation District Sues California over ‘Water Grab’ for Fish, Downstate Users
The Merced Irrigation District, a regional water authority in the San Joaquin Valley, is suing the State of California over a plan to divert water from the Merced River watershed to the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta for fish and downstate use.
Sheriff: Six Inmates Escape from California Jail Using Makeshift Rope
Authorities in California are searching for six inmates who escaped from the Merced County Jail Saturday by using a homemade rope.
Central California Town Declares Itself a ‘Sanctuary City’ from Lockdown: Open for Business
A California town in the state’s Central Valley voted to be a “sanctuary city,” free from the coronavirus lockdown and is now reopened.
