A manhunt is underway for six inmates who used a “homemade rope” to escape from the Merced County Jail, sheriff's officials said Sunday. All six escapees should be considered armed and dangerous, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. Staff noticed late Saturday that the six inmates...
10 Los Banos Health Clinic Workers Positive for COVID-19
Ten workers at a healthcare clinic in Los Banos have tested positive for COVID-19, Merced County public health officials said Thursday evening. The 10 people work at Sutter Health's clinic, which is at 1253 W. I Street. The clinic is closed while it is disinfected and people who had contact...
After 3 Deaths, Merced County Toughens COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Order
Officials said Wednesday night that Merced County's positive cases have climbed to 40 and three people have died because of COVID-19. There were two deaths Wednesday, a man and a woman. Both were more than 65 years old. That prompted Merced County Health Officer Dr. Ken Bird to beef up the...