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Merced County reports one COVID-19 death over weekend. Overall cases approaching 9,000

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Merced County reports one COVID-19 death over weekend. Overall cases approaching 9,000

Still, local data shows a slower case climb and signs of improving local metrics.

Alcohol and speed a factor in fatal Los Banos collision, police say

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Alcohol and speed a factor in fatal Los Banos collision, police say

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Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System to begin winter schedule this week

Merced police ask for help from community to identify burglary suspect

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Merced police ask for help from community to identify burglary suspect

Merced high-speed pursuit suspect who avoided capture, arrested by officers next day

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Merced high-speed pursuit suspect who avoided capture, arrested by officers next day

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