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COVID, gangs played possible role in Atwater 2020 homicides increase, says police chief

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COVID, gangs played possible role in Atwater 2020 homicides increase, says police chief

Homicides were up in most of Merced County’s cities in 2020.

Atwater City Council members sworn in, as officials reflect on positive fiscal turnaround

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Atwater City Council members sworn in, as officials reflect on positive fiscal turnaround

December 15, 2020, 2:36 PM

Police arrest wrong man in Merced County shooting, chief says. Here’s what happened.

Crime

Police arrest wrong man in Merced County shooting, chief says. Here’s what happened.

Election Update: Ornelas gains edge over Knox in Merced Council race. Pedrozo’s lead grows

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Election Update: Ornelas gains edge over Knox in Merced Council race. Pedrozo’s lead grows

November 6, 2020, 6:59 PM

Motorcycle rider, 77, suffers major injuries in Merced County hit-and-run crash, CHP says

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Motorcycle rider, 77, suffers major injuries in Merced County hit-and-run crash, CHP says

November 4, 2020, 11:19 AM

Once on the verge of bankruptcy, City of Atwater celebrates debt retirement

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Once on the verge of bankruptcy, City of Atwater celebrates debt retirement

Update: Father in custody after Amber Alert issued across Central California, 18-month-old OK

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Update: Father in custody after Amber Alert issued across Central California, 18-month-old OK

How Merced County plans to bring more self-driving car testing to Atwater’s Castle Airport

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How Merced County plans to bring more self-driving car testing to Atwater’s Castle Airport

September 23, 2020, 7:00 AM

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Ban on downtown Merced food trucks to end. Why leaders say it’s time, among other big plans

Merced man remains hospitalized after being assaulted with baseball bat

39-year-old man killed in Los Banos shooting, police say

The Fabulous Four: Atwater High celebrates 4 softball players signing with colleges

Merced woman arraigned on insurance fraud charges in workers comp case

March 4, 2021, 1:43 PM

‘We’re going as fast as we can.’ How Atwater is moving toward carcinogen-free water

Atwater

‘We’re going as fast as we can.’ How Atwater is moving toward carcinogen-free water

September 3, 2020, 5:55 AM

Atwater police officers to be equipped with body cameras, City Council decides

Atwater

Atwater police officers to be equipped with body cameras, City Council decides

Atwater man claimed stab wounds were a work injury. Now he faces insurance fraud charges

Crime

Atwater man claimed stab wounds were a work injury. Now he faces insurance fraud charges

August 11, 2020, 4:55 PM

Police investigating Atwater’s second homicide of 2020 after body found at Osborne Park

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Police investigating Atwater’s second homicide of 2020 after body found at Osborne Park

July 31, 2020, 11:41 AM

Atwater leaders remain defiant against Newsom’s COVID-19 rules, amid support and criticism

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Atwater leaders remain defiant against Newsom’s COVID-19 rules, amid support and criticism

Atwater leaders stand by ‘business sanctuary city’ stance after state withholds funds

Atwater

Atwater leaders stand by ‘business sanctuary city’ stance after state withholds funds

State cuts off Atwater from COVID-19 relief dollars due to ‘business sanctuary city’ declaration

Atwater

State cuts off Atwater from COVID-19 relief dollars due to ‘business sanctuary city’ declaration

Atwater delays water rate increase for residents, businesses due to coronavirus. Here’s why

Atwater

Atwater delays water rate increase for residents, businesses due to coronavirus. Here’s why

July 16, 2020, 12:39 PM

Atwater passes balanced budget, no job cuts despite COVID-19’s impact to Valley economies

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Atwater passes balanced budget, no job cuts despite COVID-19’s impact to Valley economies

Atwater to hold July 4 ‘Patriotic Porch Parade’ contest, in lieu of traditional event

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Atwater to hold July 4 ‘Patriotic Porch Parade’ contest, in lieu of traditional event

Three CVS sites in Merced County to offer coronavirus testing, starting Friday

Coronavirus

Three CVS sites in Merced County to offer coronavirus testing, starting Friday

Petition calls out Atwater’s ‘sanctuary city for business’ status. Council stands by vote

Atwater

Petition calls out Atwater’s ‘sanctuary city for business’ status. Council stands by vote

New cannabis shops move toward opening in Atwater, raising weed businesses to five

Atwater

New cannabis shops move toward opening in Atwater, raising weed businesses to five

Atwater is now a business ‘sanctuary city’ during coronavirus pandemic. What does it mean?

Coronavirus

Atwater is now a business ‘sanctuary city’ during coronavirus pandemic. What does it mean?

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