UC Merced will host its third annual Symposium on the Child and Family on Saturday, offering hours of talks by researchers on the theme of “The Developing Child in a … Click to Continue »

Before you place any bets on the next NBA playoff games, take a look at UC Merced professor Harish Bhat’s Twitter account. He’s tweeting daily predictions based on an innovative … Click to Continue »

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16 high school, college students appointed to new advisory body They will be on commission for two-year term … Click to Continue »

Rich Ford of Gustine says his experience in local government combined with his knowledge as a business owner makes him a fit candidate for District 4 supervisor. Ford, 57, was … Click to Continue »

Gustavo Duenas and Jorge Rodriguez face life in prison if convicted Duenas’ father, Jose Duenas, is one of the murder victims Prosecutor contends Rodriguez is the shooter … Click to Continue »

Intermediate school loses greenhouse, has building damaged Most kids off campus because of minimum-day schedule Afternoon-session preschoolers, some siblings kept safe in storm … Click to Continue »

Amanda and Andrew Skidmore installed to state office Tuesday They are first twins to hold office together Skidmore twins will represent 83,000 FFA members statewide … Click to Continue »

As a survivor of gang violence, Ramon Prado is making it his mission to improve his community and the Merced County Sheriff’s Office. Prado has lived in Merced County his … Click to Continue »

Lloyd Pareira considers Merced County a “hidden jewel” and is hopeful he can help the county realize its full potential by winning a seat on the Board of Supervisors. Pareira, … Click to Continue »

Jack Mobley is concerned about the state of California and doing business here, so he’s hoping to concentrate his efforts locally to make a positive impact in Merced County. Mobley, … Click to Continue »

High school seniors from the Merced area visited the campuses in Los Banos and Merced Organizers said students can sometimes get ‘lost’ over the summer Students could enroll, line up financial aid … Click to Continue »

Fidel Cervantes, a trustee on the Delhi school board, said running for supervisor is an “extension” of his public service focused on youth. Cervantes, 24, has lived his whole life … Click to Continue »