Get your snapping fingers ready, because Playhouse Merced will be spooky, kooky and ooky this month for the Halloween season. “The Addams Family” premieres 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at … Click to Continue »
Read More »Members explain goals, criticism of CAC
Local resident Baldo Salcido remembers one day in 2013 being perplexed hearing that there were no Hispanic or Latino principals in the Los Banos Unified School District after he asked … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced residents march to end the silence on domestic abuse
Nine years ago, Chris Jensen lost a “dear sweet friend” to domestic violence. Although he was unable to help her, he said, he continues to care for her son, Gabriel, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Obtaining fresh fruits and vegetables no longer a money issue for Merced food pantries
Local food pantries and individuals needing food assistance now have greater access to fresh fruits and vegetables – at no cost. The Merced County Food Bank recently developed methods to … Click to Continue »
Read More »FARM2U Day teaches nutrition of ag products
Third-grade students from all over the county learned on Thursday where their food comes from and its nutritional value during FARM2U Day at the Merced County Fairgrounds. It was the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hispanic Chamber honors community leaders
Two community leaders who have volunteered their time and efforts to help organize events, promote civic involvement and work to benefit local youth have been selected as man and woman … Click to Continue »
Read More »This Week’s Crime Map in Merced
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Read More »4 men arrested in gang shooting outside Winton liquor store
Four suspected gang members have been arrested in connection with a shooting last month outside a Winton liquor store. The violence sparked around 9 p.m. Sept. 7 at Turf Liquor … Click to Continue »
Read More »Robbers stab cab driver then flee
A cab driver suffered multiple stab wounds in a robbery that occurred early Thursday as he drove two men to the Los Banos area, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office reported. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Diggin’ In: Dogbane: Good for insects, bad for dogs
Interesting fruits and seeds in the fall garden add a visual interest that draws the eye as much as stunning flowers do. Summer-flowering native dogbane is one of those very … Click to Continue »
Read More »Obama says Paris deal to limit carbon pollution will take effect
The Paris climate accord negotiated last year has been ratified by enough countries to go into force, a step that will help reduce worldwide carbon pollution and stave off global … Click to Continue »
Read More »Research tag not adequately sterilized is linked to death of whale
An endangered orca that died earlier this year likely developed a fatal infection after a scientist failed to adequately sterilize a research tag that was shot into its body, according … Click to Continue »
Read More »Students learn how to preserve wildlife in Yosemite
In honor of the National Parks Centennial, four students and two teachers from Yosemite High School made a backpacking trip to Yosemite National Park to learn about the importance of … Click to Continue »
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