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Highway 99 construction frustrates Merced County drivers. When will it be done?

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 Anyone who uses Highway 99 to travel through Merced County undoubtedly has asked themself the same question: When will all of this construction be over?

Lanes narrowed by concrete dividers; work that causes traffic to slow to a crawl; and diversions that send drivers over bumpy pavement or onto annoying detours. It has all seemed to drag on and on.

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New development planned in 2024

New year, new construction planned throughout the city of Turlock. From houses to hotels, recreational spots to restaurants, here is

“Multiple Drivers Caught Speeding in Merced, Raising Concerns for Public Safety”

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Several drivers were caught speeding on Campus Parkway in Merced over the weekend, resulting in multiple citations from the police department. The Merced Police Department reported that three drivers were caught for exceeding the speed limit, with one driver caught going 81 MPH in a 55 MPH zone, another going 95 MPH, and a third going as fast as 118 MPH.

The police department expressed concern about the recklessness displayed by these drivers and emphasized the danger posed by speeding on public roads.

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Turlock Police to have extra officers on duty for Super Bowl Sunday

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The Turlock Police Department will have extra officers on duty throughout the city on Super Bowl Sunday to deter people from driving under the influence.

According to the police department, on Feb. 12, there will be extra officers on duty looking for drivers who appear under the influence of either drugs or alcohol.

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Gas prices soar in Turlock, statewide

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California gas prices reached a record high this week, leaving local drivers feeling penny pinched at the pump. 

The cost of fuel in Turlock ranged from $4.37 to $4.85 per gallon as of Friday, the same day that AAA’s gas price monitor reported an average price of $4.70 per gallon statewide. The average represents yet another new record high for gas prices in California, up five cents from a week ago, almost 20 cents from a month ago and $1.53 cents more than this time last year. 

California’s average gas price is almost $1.30 more than the national average of $3.41 per gallon, and the average price in Stanislaus County is $4.61 per gallon. 

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Grant to help Turlock Police curb dangerous drivers

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The Turlock Police Department will roll-out a police traffic services program to deter dangerous and illegal driving behaviors that increase the risk of crashes in the community.
“Impairment, speeding and other dangerous driving behaviors jeopardize the safety of other people on the road,” said Turlock Police Lt. James Silveira. “This funding allows us to provide necessary traffic enforcement measures with the goal of reducing serious injury and fatal crashes on our roads.”

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