Mariposa Fire Mountain Community Fire Information
A beloved and promising 11-year-old Madera boy who played with the Merced Soccer Academy was killed Saturday morning after a truck plowed into his home, also killing the driver and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hundreds served Thanksgiving meal made by Merced community
On Thursday morning hundreds of people were lined up on Main Street at the American Legion Hall in Merced waiting for a traditional Thanksgiving meal put together by different local … Click to Continue »
Read More »California promises free community college tuition, but how will it pay?
Weeks after Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 19, which waives fees for first-time freshmen at California community colleges, officials in the Los Rios Community College District are wondering where the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fire Recovery Community Presentation
In the aftermath of the recent Mariposa County fires of 2017, a Community Presentation will be held to help our community recover & rebuild.
Read More »Members of Merced County Jewish community call for apology from elected official
Members of Merced County’s Jewish community have called for Supervisor Rodrigo Espinoza to apologize and be “a true friend of Jewish people” following an anti-Jewish Facebook post he shared recently. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Community Services
Department of Community Services will be resuming services for the Senior Nutrition programs on Tuesday, July 25th and Transit services on Wednesday, July 26th.
Read More »Merced Salvation Army after-school program needs community help to stay open
An after-school program headed by the Merced Salvation Army focused on helping children in South Merced might not continue into the next school year if funding doesn’t start to increase, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Johnson remembered as ‘community icon’ in Merced
Ida Johnson was described as a public servant and community icon by her peers and people who have worked closely with her on community projects. She died on Monday at … Click to Continue »
Read More »Community forum to be held on education, health and safety Thursday
Health access, education equity and safe neighborhoods will be the topic of discussion for community members and city leaders during a forum on Thursday. Advocates and leaders in the community … Click to Continue »
Read More »Free document shredding at Central Valley Community Bank locations
Central Valley Community Bank will host its 11th annual free document-shredding events at banks throughout the San Joaquin Valley April 11 through May 24. The Merced branch, located at 3337 … Click to Continue »
Read More »For Fresno’s Syrian Refugees, Assistance Workers Say Community Is Key To Recovery
While immigrant rights and sanctuary cities may be flash points right now in today’s political climate, it may be easy to forget that the San Joaquin Valley has a long history of opening its doors to immigrants as well as refugees fleeing struggles in their home countries. On Tuesday, April …
Read More »Poppies taking over Bob Hart Square and helping to fund money for community organizations
Locals passing by Bob Hart Square over the weekend stopped to thank and observe two Merced residents arranging painted poppy tiles on the concrete base of the flag poles. Monika … Click to Continue »
Read More »Kern County Praises McFarland As Community Role Model
Health officials and advocates gathered in Bakersfield today for a summit on public health in Kern County, where one specific community was touted as a public health role model. In the last five years or so, the city of McFarland has dramatically upgraded its infrastructure. The city has more sidewalks, …
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