Two elementary schools in Merced need community members’ votes to win $ 20,000 in grants to help support extracurricular and enrichment programs, according to a statement from the Merced City School … Click to Continue »
Read More »Family, community mourn Le Grand mother killed in crash
Although a Le Grand home on Madison Street has been filled for the past week with family members, they say there is a sense of absence. The loss of 38-year-old … Click to Continue »
Read More »12-year-old girl receives warm welcome from Los Banos community
It took a six-year vetting process and an unexpected legal battle, but members of a Los Banos family are finally celebrating a reunion. Community members and U.S. Rep. Jim Costa … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County sheriff’s deputies, community members donate gifts to children
About 2,000 children who might not have received any gifts this holiday season were greeted by community members and Merced County sheriff’s deputies over a four-day period to deliver presents. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos police charities help community, kids
The Los Banos Police Department’s call to service this winter included more than keeping the city safe. Los Banos police in December helped accomplish three charity initiatives that benefited the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sweet rice, Japanese traditions and a community create mochi in Livingston
Sweet rice was the only ingredient needed to bring a family, childhood friends, a church and community together Friday. Mochi, a traditional Japanese rice cake made from sweet rice, was … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Rescue Mission and community give Christmas experience to hundreds
Around 600 Merced community members made their way to the American Legion Hall on Christmas Eve, hoping for full bellies and something for their kids to open over the weekend, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Campus community steps up to make a difference this season
From canned food to toys, UC Merced campus members enthusiastically contributed to a host of philanthropic activities this holiday season, all of which benefit the greater Merced community. These efforts … Click to Continue »
Read More »Community remembers homeless who have died: ‘They mean something’
On the first day of winter and before the longest night of the year, Merced groups took a moment Wednesday to remember the homeless who died on the streets. “The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced police, firemen looking for toy donations from the community
The entrance of the Merced Golf and Country Club on Thursday was filled with a pile of basketballs, toy cars, board games, dolls, action figures and stuffed animals under a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hot meals from the community made a difference for hundreds of Merced residents
A 10-month-old baby from Merced spent his first Thanksgiving surrounded by his parents and community members at the American Legion Hall on Main Street. His mom, May Yang, filled his … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sexual assault kits for survivors available because of community help
A joint effort by the Merced Police Department and the Valley Crisis Center aims to provide some comfort to victims of sexual assault. Many people don’t know that investigating a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hispanic Chamber honors community leaders
Two community leaders who have volunteered their time and efforts to help organize events, promote civic involvement and work to benefit local youth have been selected as man and woman … Click to Continue »
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