AT&T is offering free data, calls and text messages in Mexico through the end of Thursday in response to yesterday’s devastating earthquake that killed more than 200 people. In a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Need a job in Merced during the holidays? One major retailer is hiring; another isn’t
Need a seasonal job in Merced during the holidays? Walmart announced today it won’t be hiring seasonal workers this year, opting instead to meet the extra needs during the shopping … Click to Continue »
Read More »Need a hand doctor? You don’t have to leave Merced County anymore
People in Merced County who need to see an orthopedic specialist for injuries ranging from their hand to shoulder no longer have to leave the area to receive care. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Need financial aid for college? New report on UC Merced might be good to know
A new report released today ranked UC Merced as the No. 1 public university in the nation for financial aid given to first-year college students. The “Best Colleges” report from … Click to Continue »
Read More »Watching the eclipse in Merced County? Here’s what you need to know
If you plan to be in Merced County during the total solar eclipse, you won’t get the full effect but you could still be in for a spectacle, according to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Still need solar eclipse glasses? Make sure they’re legit
Demand for solar eclipse glasses ahead of the August 21 “Great American Solar Eclipse” is so high, scammers are making counterfeits. … Click to Continue »
Read More »What you need to know about the solar eclipse
On August 21, a solar eclipse will pass over all 50 United States for the first time since 1979. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services answers all your questions about safely viewing the solar eclipse in California. … Click to Continue »
Read More »We don’t need more Love Canal crises
It has been almost 40 years since the nation heard the cries for help from Love Canal, a neighborhood in Niagara Falls, N.Y., where a school was built on a … Click to Continue »
Read More »The first day of school is around the corner in Merced. Here’s what you need to know
This is an exciting time for the Merced City School District as we prepare to welcome more than 11,000 students back to our 18 campuses. This year, all of our … Click to Continue »
Read More »What you need to know about the Great American Eclipse
The United States will get a rare astrological treat Aug. 21. That’s the day of the “Great American Eclipse.” It’s the first total solar eclipse to cross the entire U.S. in 99 years. The Fresno area won’t have a total eclipse, but still will get an awe-inspiring show. … Click …
Read More »Have you seen this man? Merced deputies need your help
Merced County Sheriff’s investigators are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 82-year-old Planada man, considered “at risk” due to medical issues, authorities confirmed Friday morning. Rafael Zaragoza was … Click to Continue »
Read More »Wildfire dropping ash in Merced County. Here’s what you need to know about the air
The air in Merced, which is bad on its best days, could get worse in coming days as a number of wild fires burn around the Valley, according to the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s what you need to know about the weather this weekend in Merced County
Another triple-digit heat wave is in store for Merced County, according to forecasters, but this one isn’t expected to last as long. Temperatures will be the highest on Friday and … Click to Continue »
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