The wealth of rain falling on Merced County this year led the Merced Irrigation District board on Friday to approve a budget that will allow district growers to buy as … Click to Continue »
Read More »First district elections raise expectations in south Merced, advocates say
Hopes are running high in south Merced now that the city has completed its first election using districts, adding south side representation to the board. “I have very, very high … Click to Continue »
Read More »District attorney says Los Banos school trustee is lying to the public
The Merced County district attorney says Los Banos school board trustee Marlene Smith has “lied” to the public repeatedly and “stonewalled” a public corruption probe. District Attorney Larry Morse II … Click to Continue »
Read More »Q&A: Candidates for Merced City Council District 5
DISTRICT 5 Daniel Emilio Sabzehzar, 21, small-business owner and UC Merced student Q: What differentiates you from your opponents? A: It was largely UC Berkeley that built the Silicon Valley, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Q&A: Candidates for Merced City Council District 3
DISTRICT 3 Daniel R. Kazakos, 35, chief financial officer What differentiates you from your opponents? I was born and raised in Merced along with most of my family. I’ve also … Click to Continue »
Read More »Q&A: School board candidates for Merced City School District
Area 1 Michael Crass, 71, retired educator/consultant, appointee What differentiates you from your opponents? I have worked in education for 48 years as a teacher, principal, central office administrator and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced City School District earns top educational award
The Merced City School District has been chosen as one of 56 recipients of the state’s leading educational honor, the Golden Bell Award. The Golden Bell Award, now in its … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced City School District breaks ground on STEAM center
Merced City School District officials broke ground Wednesday at Ada Givens Elementary for a new STEAM Center, a cutting-edge facility that will provide space for studies in science, technology, engineering, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Valley Air District calls for artwork from students
Local students in grades kindergarten through 12 are invited to submit art for the 2017 calendar to be distributed by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. Every year, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Attorney takes issue with how district responded to Opinski
An attorney for Greg Opinski said Merced Union High School District violated public information laws in a censure resolution and by denying his client access to email servers. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Community honors veterans at Merced District Cemetery
Over 350 people gather for Memorial Day service Veterans, family members pay respects … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced high school district will break ground on two new gyms
Gyms to be built at Atwater and Merced high schools Gyms paid for by 2008 Measure M Current gyms don’t hold school’s student population … Click to Continue »
Read More »Tenaya Middle School STEAM fair showcases students district wide
Fair will feature hands-on activities, performances, games Parents, friends, staff all invited … Click to Continue »
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