Party #1 was driving Vehicle #1 south bound on SR-99 south of Avenue 18 1/2 at an unknown rate of speed. For unknown reason Party #1 allowed Vehicle #1 to drift to the left into the center median colliding with the metal guardrail. The vehicle swerved back to the right across the traffic lanes and onto the dirt shoulder. Vehicle #1 struck the barbed wire fence causing Vehicle #1 to overturn several times. Party #1 was unrestrained and was ejected during the course of the collision. Party #1 and Vehicle #1 came to rest in a dirt field west of SR-99. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in this collision.

The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested and associated with the area surrounding Los Banos during September 21, 2017. Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.

Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department.

Sheila Marie Payne
Public Intoxication

Christopher Daniel Felix
Public Intoxication

Fresno, CA – The California Highway Patrol, Fresno Area, will be conducting a DUI Checkpoint on Saturday, September 23, 2017, in the county of Fresno between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.

The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug involved crashes. Research shows that crashes involving an impaired driver can be reduced by up to 20 percent when well-publicized DUI checkpoints and proactive DUI patrols are conducted routinely.

In California, this deadly crime led to 1,838 deaths in 2016 and in the same year, another 24,817 people were injured because someone failed to designate a sober driver. Nationally, the latest data shows nearly 32,092 were killed by an impaired driver in 2016.

Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment with officers checking drivers for proper licensing, delaying motorists only momentarily. When possible, specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving. Recent statistics reveal that 30 percent of drivers in fatal crashes had one or more drugs in their systems.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent. Nearly 90 percent of California drivers approve of DUI checkpoints.

DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests affording the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence. Locations are chosen with safety considerations for the officers and the public.

Drivers caught driving impaired can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to include jail time, fines, fees, DUI classes, other expenses that can exceed $15,000 not to mention the embarrassment when friends and family find out.

Saturday night, 6:30 to 9:30PM, don’t forget to check out OLF’s Octoberfest fundraiser!

It is truly one of the best events in town, and everyone has a great time, with over 150 beers, sausage cheese and wine tasting.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are joining to celebrate California’s long-standing outdoor heritage and the contributions made to wildlife conservation by hunters and anglers on National Hunting and Fishing Day.

Saturday, Sept. 23 is National Hunting and Fishing Day and California hunting and fishing seasons are in full swing. Currently deer, bear, grouse, early mountain quail, rabbit, and tree squirrel seasons are underway across the state. The high country streams, rivers and lakes are in peak form. This is prime time.

Together, CDFW and BLM are proud to promote the excellent hunting and fishing opportunities available on public lands. BLM-managed public lands in California offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities including hunting, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, boating and backcountry exploring. Millions of acres of public land are available for hunting and thousands of miles of rivers and streams are available for fishing in California. CDFW is responsible for over 1 million acres of fish and wildlife habitat, managed through 749 properties throughout the state. These properties provide habitat for a rich diversity of fish, wildlife and plant species.

Hunters and anglers are advised to check area closures and local restrictions before heading out. Fire season is here and several large wildfires are burning currently, which may close some areas to hunting and fishing. Additionally, the severe winter damaged roads, which may account for other closures or restricted access. Information on area closures is available at wildlife.ca.gov/hunting/area-alerts.

While current target shooting restrictions are in place on some BLM-managed public lands, hunting in those areas is open with a valid hunting license. For updates on BLM restrictions visit: blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-info/california/fire-restrictions.

For the 2016 season, a record 84 percent of deer tag holders complied with California’s new mandatory deer tag reporting requirement. CDFW thanks all those who reported and hopes for increased participation following the 2017 season. The reports are vital to estimating deer populations and setting tag quotas for the coming hunting season.

California is phasing-in the use of non-lead ammunition for hunting. Lead ammunition is permitted in 2017 for hunting deer in California outside of the California condor range, state wildlife areas or ecological reserves where non-lead ammunition is required. Learn more about California’s phase-in of nonlead ammunition for hunting by visiting wildlife.ca.gov/Hunting/Nonlead-Ammunition.

Hunters and anglers are often referred to as the original conservationists. CDFW and BLM value the many contributions they make to fish and wildlife conservation efforts in the Golden State.

For more information about California’s hunting and fishing seasons, licenses and tags, please visit www.wildlife.ca.gov.

Gustine — Democrat Dennis Brazil announced for the open State Senate
District 12 seat. Brazil, a life-long resident of the Central Valley, grew
up in the family trucking business, hauling hay and equipment, traveling
hundreds of miles throughout the valley on a daily basis. The family
business has been servicing clients both large and small for over 60 years.

“I learned a valuable lesson from my Grandfather when he said – ‘If you
want to make it in the farming business, you have to roll up your sleeves,
get your hands dirty and work hard,’” said Brazil. “Growing up in the
family business taught me to never take people for granted and listen to
what they have to say. As the operations manager for Kagome I’m always
there no matter what day or time, jumping in to keep the production line
going, moving product from warehouse-to-warehouse and solving challenges as
a team,” Brazil continued.

For over 25 years, Dennis Brazil has worked for Kagome Inc. in Los Banos,
as an operations manager. Kagome is a major food processor that produces
tomato based products, such as pasta sauce, pizza sauce, salsa and other
sauces for the restaurant and food service business. They ship product
from coast to coast and export into over 40 countries. He manages the
day-to-day operations driving hundreds of miles from the various
facilities, overseeing over 150 employees, as well as the production of
products for the customer base.

“I’m running for State Senate to help others. I know that we can make this
district a better place by meeting folks where they live and work,
listening to their hopes and concerns. I look forward to meeting all
families across this Senate District,” said Brazil.

He served six years as Mayor of Gustine where he worked to revitalize the
downtown, create jobs, and fight crime. While serving as Mayor he also
served four years on the San Joaquin Air District Board of Directors, and
six years on Merced County Crime Stoppers. He has been actively engaged in
the Fight for Water.

With over 60% of the Democratic vote in the Central Valley, Brazil is well
positioned to run for this State Senate seat.

The 12th Senate District is currently held by Senator Anthony Cannella who
is unable to run for reelection due to term limits. The district covers
Fresno, Madera, Merced, Monterey, San Benito and Stanislaus counties.
Democrats have a registration edge of over 17%.

The Paper would like to express our thanks to Central Valley Internet for becoming our newest advertiser/sponsor.

If you are in need of great quality, high speed Internet service, Central Valley Internet has fast, well priced and dependable service available for your home or business needs.  Please check them out or give them a call to see what they can do for you.

Many people remember and know of the infamous leader of the “Manson Family” Charles Manson, but many do not know or do not recall Los Banos has a loose knit tie to the family in Susan Atkins.

Susan Atkins was born in San Gabriel, California on May 7, 1948.  She moved around California with her family.  After the death of her mother in 1963, Atkins family life became disrupted by several more moves and being pushed off on various relatives.  Her father Edward moved to Los Banos and abandoned his family after finding work at the San Luis Dam construction project.  She was a student at Los Banos High before dropping out to live on her own and find her own way.

In 1967 Atkins met Charles Manson and was invited to travel with the “Family”.  She was nicknamed “Sadie Mae Glutz” by Manson, and believed Manson was Jesus.

Manson, in a quest for Money sent Atkins, Bobby Beausoleil, and Mary Brunner to the residence of Gary Hinman in 1969.  Hinman was held hostage for a time and eventually stabbed to death by Beausoleil at the direction of Manson.

On August 9th of 1969, five people were murdered at the Beverly Hills home of Hollywood film director Roman Polanski. Sharon Tate (who was eight months pregnant), Steven Parent, Jay Sebring, Wojciech Frykowski, and Abigail Folger. Polanski was not home. Just prior to leaving the residence, Atkins wrote “PIG” on the front door in Sharon Tate’s blood.

August 10, 1969, Manson commented that the murders at the Tate residence had been too messy and announced he’d have to take his followers out and “show them how it’s done”. Manson called Atkins, Krenwinkel, Watson, Linda Kasabian, Leslie Van Houten, and Steve “Clem” Grogan, and they left Spahn’s Ranch. Driving most of the night, he eventually found the home of grocery store owner Leno LaBianca and his wife Rosemary in northeastern Los Angeles. Manson and Watson entered the home and tied the couple up at gunpoint.  He then went back to the car and sent Krenwinkel and Van Houten inside to do as Tex said, once again directing them to leave writings in blood, and to hitchhike back to Spahn’s Ranch.

Atkins was arrested in October of 1969 while living with the Manson Family at Barker Ranch for auto theft related charges.  While in the Los Angeles county Jail, she admitted to her involvement in the Tate/LaBianca murders by stabbing Tate and tasting Tate’s blood.

Atkins agreed to testify for the prosecution in exchange for dropping the death penalty, and she then testified before the grand jury.

Atkins told the grand jury that she stabbed Frykowski in the legs and held Tate down while Watson stabbed her. She also testified that Tate had pleaded for her life and that of her unborn child, to which Atkins replied, “Woman, I have no mercy for you.” Her explanation to the grand jury was that this was talking to (convince) herself, and not addressed to Tate as, “I was told before we even got there no matter what they beg don’t give them any leeway”. She also denied her earlier statement that she had tasted Tate’s blood.

Prior to the trial, Atkins discontinued her cooperation with the prosecution and repudiated her grand jury testimony. From the early 1970s onward however, Atkins told parole boards that her original grand jury testimony was truthful and accurate as to what transpired in the Tate home; however, it didn’t completely match the forensics and autopsy reports.

Atkins alleged that the reason that she repudiated her grand jury testimony was that “Manson sent his followers to suggest that it might be better for me and my son if I decided not to testify against him”.

Atkins claimed over the years that her participation in the crimes led by Manson was passive and that she did not actually kill anyone. In his 1978 memoir, Watson declared himself responsible for all of Tate’s injuries, characterizing Atkins’ initial confessions as exaggeration, jail house bragging, and a bid for attention, but despite this, she was overheard by Family member Barbara Hoyt cheerfully describing the Tate murders to another Family member, days after the events took place.

Manson, Krenwinkel, Van Houten, and Atkins went on trial on June 15, 1970. Watson was later tried separately as he was at the time in Texas fighting extradition. Kasabian was offered, and accepted, immunity. As Kasabian had not played a direct part in any of the murders and never entered either residence, and by several accounts had challenged Manson over the killings, the offer of immunity to her was less bitterly contested, particularly by the prosecutor, Vincent Bugliosi, who has commented that he was relieved the offer was withdrawn from Atkins.

Sharon Tate

During the sentencing phase of the trial, Atkins testified that she stabbed Tate. She stated that she had stabbed Tate because she was “sick of listening to her, pleading and begging, begging and pleading”. Little credibility was given to Atkins’ testimony in general, as it frequently contradicted known facts. She claimed “(Manson) told us that we were going to have to get on the stand and claim we had deliberately and remorselessly, and with no direction from him at all, committed all the murders ourselves”.

Throughout the trial, Atkins and her co-defendants attempted to disrupt proceedings and were noted for both their lack of remorse for their victims and lack of concern for their own fate. They sang Manson-penned songs while being led to the courtroom. All four defendants were sentenced to death on March 29, 1971. Atkins was transferred to California’s new women’s death row in April 1971.

After the Tate/LaBianca trial, Atkins was convicted for the Hinman murder. She pleaded guilty to the charges against her. She testified she had not known Hinman was to be robbed or killed, although she subsequently contradicted herself on this point in her 1977 autobiography.

Susan Atkins died on September 24, 2009, at the Central California Women’s facility in Chowchilla. A prison spokesperson announced to reporters that her cause of death was listed as natural causes. Her husband who she married while in prison,  James Whitehouse, subsequently released a statement saying that “Her last whispered word was ‘Amen’.

[The Paper would like to credit wikipedia for a large contribution to this article]

Will McDaniel Areias was arrested today after a stand off with Merced County Deputies.  Areias was reported to have a gun and told Deputies the situation would not end well.  He was later convinced to surrender peacefully.  It is believed drug use may have been a factor in the situation.

He was booked into the Merced County Main Jail on a misdemeanor charge.

The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested and associated with the area surrounding Los Banos during September 22, 2017. Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.

Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department.

Will McDaniel Areias
Violation of Court Order

Arturo Garcia
Theft

Stephen Garcia
Drug Possession

Santiago Gonzalez
Drug Possession

Sunheng Heng
Hit and Run

Lauren Lambert
Domestic Violence

William Martin Miller
Disturbing Peace

Sheila Marie Payne
Tresspassing

Join this class to learn how to use smart products to make your home and property more secure. From surveillance systems to smart garage door openers, you’ll get an overview of a range of new innovations. You’ll see the many ways technology can help you better protect your home. We’ll even guide you through the benefits of several options, step-by-step. Your instructor will give you a rundown of the latest smart devices and show you how to plan your home automation project. Then, your instructor will walk you through how to install a video-enabled doorbell that enables you to clearly see visitors before you open the door.

This class will be held at the Los Banos Home Depot on October 28, 2017.  For more details and information, visit the store or call (209) 509-3940.

The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested and associated with the area surrounding Los Banos during September 22, 2017. Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.

Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department.

Rigoberto Pina Alanis
Domestic Violence

Elroy James Barnes
Tresspassing

Lamare Travis Beard
DUI

Samuel Cantu
Court Order Violation

Ashley Christina Heathsmith
Domestic
Brandishing Weapon

Chelsea Dawn Ingram
Probation Violation

Saul Lomeli
DUI

Mario Miranda Lopez
DUI

Noe Barba Mena
DUI

Reyes Juan Ojeda
DUI

Carlos Orta
Court Order Violations

Alejandro Orduna-Rosales
Evading
Driving without License
Reckless Driving
Resisting

Victor Alfonso Picazo Hermosillo
Annoying Children

Andrea Denise Pickenpaugh
DUI

Daniel Gregory Troxell
Parole Violation

Clyde Wilson
Domestic

Albino Bahena Urquizabahera
DUI

The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested and associated with the area surrounding Los Banos during September 24, 2017. Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.

Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department.

Pablo Aguayo
Court Order Violation

Luis Andrade-Villegas
Public Intoxication

Erek Badillo
Court Order Violation

Adam Leslie Baily
Parole Revoked

Michael Anthony Barocio
Court Order Violation

Larry Donnell Bosworth
Domestic Violence

Juan Victor Castro
Obstruction
Court Order Violation
Drive While Suspended
Court Order Violation

Louis Douglas Enriquez
Court Order Violation

Arturo Savala Garcia
Domestic Violence

Fernando Garcia-Perez
DUI

Vincent Domingo Garcia
Burglary
Domestic Violence

Justin Edward Glass
DUI – Drugs

Rita Marie Gorman
DUI

Melissa Ann Lalisan
Court Order Violation

Jose Luis Marquez
DUI

Felicia Renee Montez
DUI

Victor PerezAvalos
Theft
Battery

Paul Sampson
Domestic Violence
Obstruction

Hugh Aaron Self
Parole Violation

Octavio Zentemo Tobailla
DUI

The California Highway Patrol is reporting a Big Rig heading east, just east of the Merced County line, went off the roadway and down a cliff.

Preliminary information at this time is the truck is 500-700 feet down, and a hard closure of the #2 eastbound lane will be required so Merced County Fire will be able to conduct rescue operations at the site.

Information will be updated as it becomes available.

The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested and associated with the area surrounding Los Banos during September 25, 2017. Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.

Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department.

Aaron Matthew Avila
Court Order Violation
Parole Violation

Laura Vanes Bitarhuda
Probation Violation
Drug Paraphernalia

Roenn Joseph Boney
DUI

Corey Brewster
Court Order Violation

Noe Berber Cabrera
Probation Violation

Rogelio Caldera
Battery On First Responder

Javier Nava Calixtro
Court Order Violation

Sergio Hernandez Castillanos
Trespassing

Jack Anthony Vivitillo
Parole Violation

Joshua Stephen Colovich
DUI

Eliu Corral
DUI
Unlicensed Driver

Mariaelena Quintero Figueroa
DUI
Unlicensed Driver
Smuggling into Jail

Christina Ramona Flores
Public Intoxication
Trespassing

Sergio Fuentes
Warrants

Miguel Adolfo Garcia
Domestic Violence

Gabriel Fabian Guerra
Public Intoxication

Joseph Haas
Probation Violation

Stevie Hudson
Revoked License
Seatbelts

Angel Lizarraga
Public Intoxication
Domestic Violence
Resisting

Miguel Angel Lopez
DUI

David Ricardo Martinezreyes
DUI

Jaime Jair Millan-Govea
DUI

Jose Navarro Moreno
Criminal Threats

Robert Perez Moreno
Domestic Violence

Michael Dale Rauch
Stolen Vehicle

Ou Seo Saelee
DUI

Rose Angela Seaborn
Criminal Threats

Mark Anthony Serrano
Probation Revoked

William Isaiah Sisco
Robbery

Levi Michael Storey
DUI

Mark Turrey
DUI
Warrants

Richard Warren Wallace
DUI

Dwane Kaus Wright
Public Intoxication

The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested and associated with the area surrounding Los Banos during September 27, 2017. Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.

Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department.

Yadira Cervantes Parole Hold

Luis Gonzalez Guerrero Public Intoxication

Robert Nickolas Mezamuro Felon / Firearm Resisting Concealed Weapon Contribute to Deliquency

In the Great response we received regarding our Susan Atkins Story in “The Paper”, we are Wondering if you or your family have any additional photo’s or stories which would like to be shared.

We can gladly keep your name out of the article (you will however need to prove to us who you are and how you came about the information.)

We are also interested in Erin Gray, Mel Gibson,  and Chuck Norris sightings in the general area.

If you have something let us know at tfdent@sbcglobal.net or losbanoslive@losbanoslive.com

The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested and associated with the area surrounding Los Banos during September 27, 2017. Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.

Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department.

Erek Matthew Francisco Badillo
Assault
Battery
Drug Paraphernalia

Krystal Ann Campos
Drug Possession

Miguel Angel Garcia Garcia
Domestic Violence

Carlos Mauricio Guerra
Probation Violation

Angelo William Powers
Probation Revoked

Ricardo Flores Rodriguez
Urinating in Public
Indecent Exposure
Trespassing

Lena Alicia Rogge
Probation Revoked

Robert Garza Zavala
Stolen Vehicle

Join our hands-on workshop and you and your child can build a cute coin bank with a fire station design. Once the bank is built, your child can decorate it with paint and stickers. All kids get to keep their project, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin.

Contact Home Depot 1955 E Pacheco Blvd Los Banos, CA 93635  (209) 509-3940