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Stolen French bulldog reunited with owner in Merced

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Stolen French bulldog reunited with owner in Merced

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

By Tiffany Olin Click here for updates on this story MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) — Lots of cuddles, kisses and scratches for 9-month-old French bulldog, Hazel as she reunited with her family. Her owner, Kimberly Barron, says she was stolen from her own yard in Atwater last week. “I went to give her food and I was like, ‘Haze, Haze where you at’ and my Hazel was nowhere to be found and I freaked out,” Barron explained. Hazel had been missing for th…See the Story

The search for the stolen Applegate Zoo sign in Merced

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The search for the stolen Applegate Zoo sign in Merced

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

By Vince Ybarra Click here for updates on this story MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) — Police are searching for the thief who stole the artwork from the new sign at Merced’s Applegate Park Zoo over the weekend. “I was very sad and very disappointed,” said Merced resident Cindy Denno. She’s disheartened after this recently installed bear sign was stolen from Applegate Zoo. Denno says she volunteers at the zoo twice a week – and this theft is personal. …See the Story

Merced high school employee arrested for sexual assault of student, police say

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Merced high school employee arrested for sexual assault of student, police say

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A high school employee in Merced has been arrested on charges involving sex crimes with a student.See the Story

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Deputies recover stolen Frenchie dog, guns after series of Stanislaus County burglaries

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The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office recovered a stolen dog and several guns from a residence in Merced after an investigation into multiple vehicle burglaries in Denair.See the Story

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Man killed in motorcycle crash in Merced County identified

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The person killed in a motorcycle crash in Merced County over the weekend has been identified as 49-year-old Wesley Wrinkles.See the Story

17-year-old killed in single-car crash in Merced County, CHP says

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The California Highway Patrol says a Merced teenager died over the weekend after crashing into a canal in Merced County.See the Story

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Through the Eyes of A Black Poet

Reading Time: 4 minutesAs I was passing Cumberland ChurchOn Canal Street one evening early in April,When blossoms held full swayIn the fountain city of San Joaquin,On the church lawn, out on the greenWere pastor and beautiful lambs to be seen……“Evening in Beautiful Merced” by William J. Creque, circa 1907Through the eyes of poet William J. Creque, Merced is beautiful, peaceful, and spiritual. Creque, a resident of Merced in the early 20th centur…See the Story

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Merced launches effort to revitalize its downtown with 'Clean and Safe Initiative'

Reading Time: 2 minutesAn effort aimed at bringing new life and increased safety to the heart of Merced is now in full swing. City officials and community supporters on Tuesday officially launched the Downtown Merced Property-Based Improvement District (PBID) and its Clean and Safe Initiative. Merced’s PBID has been in the works for years, with numerous community meetings and discussions. It’s possible through annual tax assessments paid by down…See the Story

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Merced City Schools approves boundary changes in tense meeting. About 1,200 students will switch schools

Reading Time: 5 minutesApril Graves passionately addressed the Merced City School District Board of Education Tuesday evening, explaining how the social and emotional trauma of changing schools would devastate her 5-year-old autistic son.She was among the dozens of parents who showed up to the school board meeting to speak against the district’s proposed school boundary adjustments.In an effort to reduce overcrowding in schools, Merced City Scho…See the Story

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UC Merced reaches highest tier of research universities in the nation

UC Merced has reached R1 status from Carnegie Classification of Institutions, the thighest tier of research institutions in the nationSee the Story

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Preparations underway in Merced County as storm approaches

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Crews were hard at work throughout the Merced area on Monday as they prepared for an incoming storm.See the Story