“Other fireworks that explode, go into the air or move on the ground in an uncontrollable manner” are also considered illegal, according to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.

Sacramento County residents, including those in unincorporated areas, can report the use of illegal fireworks to local law enforcement online.

Merced residents with information about the sale of illegal fireworks can email the Merced County Sheriff’s Office at [email protected].

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Modesto High linebacker MJ Uili talks about his 13 tackles and Defensive MVP honor at Saturday's Lions' All-Star football game.

Mark Hendrickson was named chief executive officer of Merced County on Tuesday, July 8. Hendrickson had been serving as the interim CEO. Mark Hendrickson, who has served as interim chief executive ...

Two Venezuelan nationals were indicted Thursday in a conspiracy to steal cash from ATMs in Merced and Tulare counties, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. Joel Alejandro Morantes Leal, 25, of San ...

Carrying the “Flame of Hope” through city streets, law enforcement officers and first responders from Merced County ran to support Special Olympics Northern California athletes. Runners were ...

A Long Beach woman was arrested over the weekend in Merced County after 134 cats, 28 of them dead, were found in a U-Haul van in the parking lot of a Taco Bell.