Merced County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a shooting on Westside Boulevard near Livingston, authorities have confirmed. At least one man was believed to have been shot around 2:20 p.m. in … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced researchers study the brain from all angles
The very idea of a purple zebra is odd – outside reality as we know it. But it is not beyond the capability of our minds to imagine and picture … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced, Livingston offer extra cooling centers Saturday
The two cities plan an extra place to stay cool on Saturday Libraries around the county are also good places to beat the heat County official warn of high temperatures, especially Saturday … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hmong writers coming to Merced
The Hmong American Writers’ Circle will give a free reading of their work The 12-year-old group began in Fresno The group will also participate in a workshop for writers … Click to Continue »
Read More »Bill requires kids to recite Declaration of Independence daily
Louisiana lawmakers consider legislation requiring daily recital in schools State House passes bill 70-23, moves to State Senate Black legislators sought to add Martin Luther King Jr. speech to requirement … Click to Continue »
Read More »Births (6/4/2016)
Joshua and Margaret Ziese announced the birth of son Joshua Ziese on May 19: 6 pounds, 13 ounces. Elizabeth Hall and Christian Cherizola announced the birth of son Elijah Joseph … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced teens faced with cancer finish middle school
A Hoover Middle School girl is fighting leukemia A Cruikshank Middle School boy lost part of his leg to cancer Almost 1,200 children finished the eighth grade in Merced this week … Click to Continue »
Read More »Pareira tops campaign fundraising in supervisor races
Some candidates began fundraising last year Ramon Prado, candidate in District 4, chose not to accept major contributions Four candidates top $ 20,000 … Click to Continue »
Read More »City of Merced, county agree on tax-sharing approach
An agreement will pave way for major construction projects near UC Merced Deal comes after contentious, decade-long negotiations Supervisors, City Council still must formally approve deal … Click to Continue »
Read More »Bernie Sanders, visiting Modesto, predicts California victory
Democratic presidential candidate holds rally in advance of Tuesday’s primary Sanders vows to help people in poverty and oppose Wall Street interests Actress Susan Sarandon takes part … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos police seek information on $40,000 home vandalism
Vandals flooded house and tagged with graffiti House was on market Damage in excess of $ 40,000 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced’s Nickles named Gatorade State Softball Player of the Year
Nickles is a three-time Central California Conference MVP Merced star went 20-5 with a 0.63 ERA and also hit .552 with eight home runs this season … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos council hires new city manager
Alex Terrazas’ five-year $ 170,000 salary contract starts July 1 Terrazas is currently Truckee assistant town manager … Click to Continue »
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