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🚨 Silver Alert issued for missing Merced man Manuel LozanoAuthorities are asking for the public’s help locating Manuel L...
09/15/2026

🚨 Silver Alert issued for missing Merced man Manuel Lozano

Authorities are asking for the public’s help locating Manuel Lozano, who was last seen near K Street and M Street in Merced.

The California Highway Patrol issued the Silver Alert on behalf of the Merced Police Department.

Los Banos Enterprise confirmed with Merced Police that Lozano had not been located as of 8:15 p.m. Sept. 14.

If you see him, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Please share to help get his information in front of more people in Merced and surrounding communities.

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A shooting inside a Los Banos home led to one arrest and left a family member injured.Los Banos police responded to a re...
09/14/2026

A shooting inside a Los Banos home led to one arrest and left a family member injured.

Los Banos police responded to a residence near 10th Street and Washington Avenue at about 12:36 p.m. on Sept. 10 and took Juan Manuel Vasquez Flores, 46, into custody.

Police said the incident was isolated, was not believed to be gang-related and posed no ongoing threat to the community.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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Three members of the same family were killed after a vehicle overturned into an irrigation canal west of Los Banos.Famil...
09/14/2026

Three members of the same family were killed after a vehicle overturned into an irrigation canal west of Los Banos.

Family members identified the victims as Valerie Cintora, Guy Arcadia and Julia Renee Ordunez, all 60 years old.

Several bystanders and a CHP officer entered the canal and worked to reach the occupants trapped inside the submerged vehicle. Los Banos native Diego Carrillo was among those who rushed into the water to help.

The crash happened near Overland Avenue and H Street in Merced County. The cause remains under investigation.

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UC Merced just earned its first EPEAT Purchaser Award for sustainable electronics purchasing — and the numbers behind it...
09/10/2026

UC Merced just earned its first EPEAT Purchaser Award for sustainable electronics purchasing — and the numbers behind it are significant.

In 2025, the university reported purchasing 553 qualifying electronics products, tied to an estimated 41,910 kilograms in greenhouse gas reductions, 190,559 kWh in energy savings and 439,567 liters in reduced water consumption.

The recognition comes from the Global Electronics Council and highlights UC Merced’s efforts to reduce the environmental impact of the technology it buys.

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A suspect wanted in connection with the January killing of 18-year-old Miguel Gaeta has been taken into custody in Mexic...
09/10/2026

A suspect wanted in connection with the January killing of 18-year-old Miguel Gaeta has been taken into custody in Mexico, according to Merced police.

Police say detectives identified 20-year-old Moises Reyes as the suspected shooter after Gaeta was found suffering from gunshot wounds on Stuart Drive. Investigators searched for Reyes for months before determining he was in Mexico.

The U.S. Marshals Service and Mexican law enforcement assisted in locating and apprehending him.

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Which Merced County roads have some of the highest concentrations of serious crashes?Local and regional agencies are usi...
09/10/2026

Which Merced County roads have some of the highest concentrations of serious crashes?

Local and regional agencies are using collision data to identify high-risk roads and guide future safety projects across the county. The effort includes long-term planning through MCAG and projects such as the planned SR 152 and Volta Road roundabout west of Los Banos.

We break down which roads were identified, what the crash data shows and what transportation officials are doing next.

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🚨 WANTED MAN FOUND HIDING IN IRRIGATION DITCH AFTER LOS BANOS FOOT CHASELos Banos police say officers spotted 31-year-ol...
09/10/2026

🚨 WANTED MAN FOUND HIDING IN IRRIGATION DITCH AFTER LOS BANOS FOOT CHASE

Los Banos police say officers spotted 31-year-old Anthony Lyon while patrolling near Gilbert Gonzalez Jr. Drive on Sept. 8.

Police said Lyon had active felony warrants and ran when officers attempted to detain him, leading officers through multiple orchards south of the Gilbert Gonzalez Apartments.

The chase ended when officers found him hiding in a concrete irrigation ditch.

Lyon was arrested on felony probation violation and stalking warrants and on suspicion of resisting a peace officer, according to police.

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A 62-year-old man was airlifted to a hospital after being severely injured in an attack by four dogs in Le Grand.Deputie...
09/10/2026

A 62-year-old man was airlifted to a hospital after being severely injured in an attack by four dogs in Le Grand.

Deputies responded to the 4300 block of Cook Street Wednesday morning, where the man was found on the ground as the dogs continued attacking him, according to the Merced County Sheriff’s Office.

A deputy fired three rounds after the dogs reportedly charged toward deputies. Two dogs were later euthanized, while the other two were taken by Merced County Animal Control.

The victim suffered serious injuries to his head, face, arms and legs.

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🎓 UC Merced is expanding its guaranteed admissions programMore California students are gaining a clearer path to a UC ed...
09/09/2026

🎓 UC Merced is expanding its guaranteed admissions program

More California students are gaining a clearer path to a UC education as UC Merced adds additional school districts to its guaranteed admissions program.

The program now includes more than 60 school districts statewide, with new partnerships reaching students in Shasta County. Eligible students there may also qualify for scholarships of up to $3,000 per year for four years.

Meanwhile, similar guaranteed-admission and transfer programs are expanding across California, including new opportunities for Central Valley students.

👇 Read the full story and see how these programs are expanding across the state.

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Scammers are getting more convincing, and older adults are often the target.Merced Police will host an Elder Fraud Preve...
09/09/2026

Scammers are getting more convincing, and older adults are often the target.

Merced Police will host an Elder Fraud Prevention class Sept. 15 at 3 p.m. at the Central Police Station, 611 W. 22nd Street in Merced.

The class will cover common scams, how to recognize fraud, ways to protect personal information and what to do if you think you are being targeted.

Recent scams have included fake jury duty threats, family emergency schemes, fraudulent county invoices and government impersonation.

👥 Tag someone who should go, or share this with a parent, grandparent, neighbor or friend.

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