Friends, family, others gather to remember Stephan Gray Annual ceremony draws scores of people Officer remembered as honorable, courageous … Click to Continue »
Read More »Road complaints persist as Merced County cities consider sales tax
Three people filed claims with county for car damage caused by potholes Merced County has history of poor roads Merced County Association of Governments proposing sales tax for November ballot … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced tallies nine straight months of new manufacturing jobs
March unemployment rate fell 1 percent compared with March 2015 Manufacturing and government sectors added 2,100 total jobs County jobless rate still more than double the state average … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gang shooting hospitalizes Atwater teen
Teen boy, an active gang member, shot five times Suspects described as wearing red bandanas over faces, driving silver BMW … Click to Continue »
Read More »The Great and Powerful Oz to land at Mitchell Senior Middle School
Mitchell Senior Middle School’s drama department will be putting on its spring play, “The Wizard Of Oz,” on April 29. The 45-minute production will be presented in the Mitchell cafeteria, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced honors officer killed in the line of duty
Merced police on Friday, April 15, 2016, honored Officer Stephan Gray, who was killed a dozen years ago in the line of duty. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Head-on collision on Hwy. 59 near Merced
Two cars collided head-on around 2:15 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2016, on Highway 59 outside Merced. Few details immediately available. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Around Town (04/15/16)
Republican women Merced County Republican Women Federated will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Branding Iron Restaurant, 640 W. 16th St. Cost of the luncheon is $ 19. Reservations required … Click to Continue »
Read More »Arts Wrap for April 15, 2016
Celso Piña Latin Grammy-nominee Celso Piña, a renowned Mexico-born accordionist acclaimed for mixing genres such as norteño, sonidero, ska, reggae and hip-hop, headlines a performance from 7 p.m. to 2 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Stanislaus County roads suffer from dwindling gas tax revenue
County hit by $ 4.4 million decline in funding for road repairs Road maintenance put on hold, positions cut State bills would increase gasoline tax, license fees … Click to Continue »
Read More »Modesto restaurants begin their run on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
Food Fix Truck first to be featured Three Modesto spots to be shown Guy Fieri filmed in town in January … Click to Continue »
Read More »Youth, environment focus of Merced Art Hop
Art Hop is partnering with Merced County Office of Education this month Participatory activities are available for expression Earth Day also incorporated … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced opens up for all visitors
Bobcat Day offers prospective, incoming students inside look at campus Tours are planned, and faculty and staff will answer questions Cafe, market, dining center open at least part of the day … Click to Continue »
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