UC Merced hopes to get the help of 1,000 donors on Tuesday as part of a nationwide effort that aims to encourage giving. Giving Tuesday lands on the Tuesday after … Click to Continue »
Read More »Veterans Day was last week. This week, two Merced-area veterans groups victimized
Copper thieves targeted the Atwater Veterans of Foreign Wars post this week, causing thousands in damages, the second of at least two vandalism incidents affecting Merced County military-service groups less … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced-area teachers say part of the proposed GOP tax plan hurts local education
Teachers often spend their own money to provide students with books, pens and pencils, but they can get a tax deduction of $ 250 for their expenses — but not under … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced-area family makes plea for return of vet father’s hair, ID
About a day after a Merced-area man died, a bag containing his hair, an ID and other sentimental items was stolen in McSwain, his family said Monday, May 15, 2017. They want it back. (Thaddeus Miller/tmiller@mercedsunstar.com) … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos man, Modesto woman named as victims of Merced-area tragedies
The Merced County Coroner’s Office identified a Los Banos man and a Modesto woman who were killed two days before Christmas in separate tragedies. Nathan Northcutt, 26, of Los Banos … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced-area stores could be hurt by food stamp changes
New federal regulations intended to promote healthy eating could make it harder to use food stamps at convenience stores – a change that opponents say will leave disadvantaged people with … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced-area leaders discuss gang violence prevention
Elected officials and members of law enforcement convened summit in Merced Said plan is to address gang violence form both ends … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced-area ghost towns, old roads on display
Merced County Courthouse Museum opens new exhibit Thursday It combines traditional maps and Google Maps The exhibit will be on display through Oct. 2 … Click to Continue »
Read More »2 injured in Merced-area house fire
Two homes destroyed in fire Two people had minor wounds Officials say it’s time of year to prevent fire … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced-area leaders say water conservation efforts aren’t going away
State lifted mandatory conservation goals Local jurisdictions supposed to come up with sustainability plans Sprinkling, other restrictions remain … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced-area high schoolers Cha-Cha Slide
Merced College put together a small dance party as part of its first ever Blue Devil Preview Days on Thursday, April 28, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced-area firefighters of the year to be honored
Firefighters of the year chosen by peers Four career and five paid call or volunteer firefighters on list Firefighters represent Merced, Los Banos, Atwater, Livingston, Gustine, Dos Palos … Click to Continue »
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