The Merced County Elections Office will send out ballots this week, and those who vote by mail can expect a new addition in their packet. “By popular demand. … Anyone … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos murder suspects’ arraignment continued for fifth time
At least one of the four family members charged with the murder of a 35-year-old Los Banos man is getting “anxious” to be arraigned and for pre-trial proceedings to move … Click to Continue »
Read More »Firefighters raise money for youth sports, breast cancer patients
The Merced City Firefighters Association will host its annual pancake breakfast Saturday to raise money to support youth sports. Firefighters also will sell their specially made breast cancer awareness shirts … Click to Continue »
Read More »Arraignment for Los Banos trustee charged with corruption continued
The Friday arraignment of Los Banos Unified School District Trustee Tommy Jones on bribery charges was postponed to Oct. 19 to coincide with the arraignment of his co-defendant, Gregory Opinski. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced City Fire aircraft fire training at Merced Municipal Airport
The Merced City Fire Department holds an aircraft fire training exercise at Merced Municipal Airport in Merced, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Annual FARM2U Day teaches Merced County students about agriculture and nutrition
Merced County third-graders attend the annual FARM2U Day organized by the Merced County Farm Bureau at the Merced County Fairgrounds in Merced, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Greenhouse gas needs to be reduced, or else
The following editorial appeared in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Thursday, Oct. 6: At least one scientist says the United States deserves credit for trying to reduce emissions to below what … Click to Continue »
Read More »Reyes Students Celebrate Success in Merced
Students at Reyes Elementary School in Merced enjoyed an inspiring celebration Thursday morning. Those who met or exceeded standards on the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress and/or the California Standards Test received medals engraved with their names. Then they took part in a parade through the campus as …
Read More »Crowell Elementary rally urges support of Prop. 55, Turlock bonds
Turlock teachers took to the streets Thursday morning to urge parents and passing motorists to vote for extending education taxes as part of a statewide push in support of Proposition … Click to Continue »
Read More »Playhouse gets kooky with ‘Addams Family’
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 »
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