In separate cases, men both found with firearms, ‘baggies of cocaine’ Investigations conducted by the Merced Police Department’s Gang Violence Suppression Unit … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College awarded $1.5 million grant to train instructors
Grant given by California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Only half of 86 applicants were given grants … Click to Continue »
Read More »Eradication of ‘sudden oak death’ disease no longer possible in California
Over the last two decades, California and the federal government have faced harsh criticism for failing to take stronger actions to stop a highly contagious disease that has killed millions of trees along coastal regions from Big Sur to portions of Oregon. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Mysteries & Minutiae: Eateries remain open after owner’s sudden death
Florencio Aguilar died unexpectedly in April Aguilar owned Florencio’s Mexican Restaurant and La Morenita in Merced Family wants customers to know the restaurants remain open and unchanged … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced set for tax-sharing talk
Lack of agreement between city, county on Monday’s agenda County’s offer isn’t equitable, city maintains Leaders also will discuss half-cent sales tax for roads … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Farm Bureau will host wine, cheese night for teachers
Event is way to connect ag industry with educators Reserve your spot in advance … Click to Continue »
Read More »Police: Gang member arrested with loaded gun
A 22-year-old Merced man was arrested Thursday after police said they found a loaded gun and marijuana plants inside his 20th Street home. Cornelious Johnson, who police described as a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Discretionary funds targeted at candidates’ Merced County forum
$ 40,000 discretionary fund is available for each supervisor to disburse each year Incumbents say funds have benefited local groups and nonprofits Challengers argue that money would be better spent on law enforcement or other sectors … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sheriff, DA say dormant committee not answer to Merced County crime
Sheriff, district attorney blast Board of Supervisors for inaction on ‘public safety emergency’ Supervisors suggest meeting with public safety committee Committee hasn’t met for four years amid record-high slaying rate … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced celebrates Arbor Day, its 35th as Tree City USA
City has about 88,000 trees, celebrates them every year Children and city workers team to plant maples Several schools hold ceremonies featuring saplings … Click to Continue »
Read More »Livingston principal headed to Harvard
William Marroquin came to the U.S. at 9 years old from Guatemala This summer he will begin a doctorate program at Harvard Marroquin hopes his story inspires Central Valley students … Click to Continue »
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Candidate for District 4 supervisor … Click to Continue »
Read More »Lloyd Pareira
Candidate for District 4 supervisor … Click to Continue »
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