Owner DJ Jones is tired of the repeated quick-strike break-ins at his store, Aloha Floral and Gifts in the Bear Creek Galleria. Since January, there have been seven break-in attempts at the 12-year-old business, the latest being early Friday at 3:20 a.m., Jones said. Video by Vikaas Shanker … Click …
Read More »Students back in town, a boost to local economy
Thousands of students moved into Merced for the first time or returned after their summer break this week, and their spending money came with them. It’s not clear exactly how … Click to Continue »
Read More »State wildfires make local fire officials nervous
As wildfires burn across the state, Sierra fire officials are praying the millions of dead trees in Merced’s backyard don’t catch on fire. “Frightened is a kind word for the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Barnes & Noble brings local reggae music to Merced
Five instruments played by Merced and Planada locals attracted about 30 people Saturday night for the first live show put on by the Merced Barnes & Noble as part of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Food bank lowers rates for local food pantries
Increased grant money helps Merced County Food Bank charge less Food bank supplies dozens of pantries, programs in Merced and Mariposa counties Nearly 30 percent of Merced County children live in food-insecure households … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘Pokémon Go’ players take ownership of local parks
Players trek to local parks with Pokéstops on mobile game Volunteers pick up trash at Courthouse Park on Thursday Merced City Hall invites players in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Think you could do better? Filing opens Monday to run for local offices
Candidates can begin filing on Monday for seats open in Merced County All six cities have council seats on the November ballot Five cities will elect mayors … Click to Continue »
Read More »Local Alcatraz swimmer honored by Los Banos council
James Savage, 9, honored for his round-trip Alcatraz swim Record still pending Guinness World Records confirmation … Click to Continue »
Read More »Long-standing series introduces local kids to opera
Thousands of Merced County schoolchildren will be introduced to the wonders of opera this month during the latest entry in the long-running Children’s Opera series at UC Merced. Co-produced by … Click to Continue »
Read More »Miano Elementary students learn about local livestock, farming at second Ag Day
Students learn range of topics from chocolate milk to parts of cow Local FFA and 4-H Club students co-hosted with businesses … Click to Continue »
Read More »Local playwright gives new life to ‘Deadwood Dick’
The melodrama was adapted for Merced by a local playwright It’s set in the Old West The show runs through April 17 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Local radio veteran Alma Garza dies
Miss Alma was expert in Tejano, Conjunto music ‘Hollywood Medium’ given second season order Clovis West grad is voice of ‘Powerpuff Girl’ character … Click to Continue »
Read More »Chinese drums come to Merced by way of former local
The traditional Chinese drummers to play Sunday The group’s U.S. manager has ties to Merced His love of performance came from time here … Click to Continue »
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