Dangerous fires go hand in hand with illegal fireworks, Merced County Fire officials said. The use of illegal fireworks has always been an issue in Merced County, said Mark Lawson, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Know a superstar under 40 in Merced who deserves to be recognized? We need your help
We’ve all heard the bad news about Merced County’s “brain drain” – the discouraging pattern where our best and brightest young adults skedaddle after high school to pursue opportunities in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Need relief from record-breaking heat? Here’s where you can go.
Children and residents play at the Stephen Leonard Park splash pad while attempting to cool off during a record breaking heat wave in Merced, Calif., on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. According to the National Weather Service in Hanford, the temperature reached triple digits on Wednesday. … Click to Continue »
Read More »New program aims to help families in need find healthier fresh produce in Merced County
Health and food bank officials in Merced County are teaming up on a project to make fresh produce more accessible to food pantries and low-income households. The Merced County Food … Click to Continue »
Read More »Scorching temperatures on the way to Merced. Here’s what you need to know
Triple-digit highs are expected through much of next week in Merced and the San Joaquin Valley, according to forecasters. Highs are expected to surpass 100 degrees Saturday and remain high … Click to Continue »
Read More »Diabetic? Hot weather is not your friend. What you need to know.
When the weather heats up, so does your risk of heat-related health issues — dehydration, heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Paying attention to the heat is especially important if you have a chronic illness such as diabetes. Here’s what diabetics need to know about staying healthy in the heat. … …
Read More »Cities need state help to meet Paris climate goal
Just minutes after President Donald Trump announced his decision to pull the United States out of the Paris pact to fight climate change, mayors began announcing their plans to stay … Click to Continue »
Read More »Everything you need to know about the weather this weekend in Merced
Temperatures in Merced will continue to warm over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Hanford. Saturday and Sunday are expected to reach the high 90s, said meteorologist … Click to Continue »
Read More »Tillerson, at Arctic meeting, signs document affirming need for action on climate change
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson signed his name Thursday to a document that affirms the need for international action against climate change, adding further uncertainty to the direction of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Who killed this man? Los Banos police need your help
Los Banos police are asking for the public’s help in solving a February homicide. Ricky Floyd Young, Jr., was found shot on the evening of Feb. 6, sitting in the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Need a GED, job training or language skills? Merced Adult School holds open house
Merced County adults working to earn high school diplomas, U.S. citizenship and career training will discuss their experiences and achievements Thursday during an open house event that organizers hope will … Click to Continue »
Read More »Why California students need debt-free college
Monique Graham, a fourth-year communications and dance major at Sacramento State, is $ 40,000 in debt from student loans. She explains how Assembly Democrats’ debt-free college plan would help her. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Food Bank make efforts to reach more people who need food
To make sure food is available and reaching families who need it, a CalFresh outreach coordinator position has been added to the Merced County Food Bank staff, officials confirmed. April … Click to Continue »
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