Here’s a column most gardening writers hope to publish in their careers – a do’s and don’ts list for gardening hobbyists and professionals. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Around Town (02/25/16)
UC Merced lunch in Fresno The “Educating Engineers for the Valley and 21st Century” lunch, presentation and community conversation led by UC Merced School of Engineering Dean Mark Matsumoto will … Click to Continue »
Read More »Multiple arrests made in string of gang shootings in Atwater
Five arrests tied to several recent gang-related shootings Police say those arrested include ‘ringleader’ in recent violence More arrests expected … Click to Continue »
Read More »Number of Merced County homeless falls with new counting methods
Homeless advocates say this year’s count is more accurate than past tallies Number of homeless fell by nearly half, compared with 2015 Advocates say they are positioning for another grant for homeless services … Click to Continue »
Read More »South Merced residents restless over lack of attention, they say
Say McNamara Park problems highlight inattention Residents also calling for supermarket nearby Districts supposed to bring representation in coming years … Click to Continue »
Read More »Filmmakers to attend Merced showing of James Baldwin documentary
The final film in this year’s UC Merced Human Rights Film Series is Friday, Feb. 26 Two of the filmmakers are scheduled to take part in a reception … Click to Continue »
Read More »Kaleidoscope to bring dance, color to Merced
Seven dance troupes team up to bring the show to the audience every year Merced, Atwater and Mariposa lend the troupes to the event … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced shares STEM fun with Sheehy Elementary
Third grade students at Sheehy Elementary School on Friday participated in a special demonstration on quadcopters, airplanes and rockets from UC Merced students. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced hosts Homeless Summit
The first ever Homeless Summit for Merced County convened in Merced on Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Pets of the Week (02/27/2016)
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Read More »MCAG talks about sales tax bump in Merced County
Elected officials and others talked about a potential half-cent sales tax bump to fix Merced County roads during an Atwater town hall meeting on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Thieves take grill used for fundraisers in Merced area
Huge barbecue stolen from Club Mercedes property Club members asking public’s help to get it back … Click to Continue »
Read More »Chowchilla hopes to stem Brake Parts layoffs
City administrator says city offered incentives to keep jobs in town A layoff notice filed with the state is third from Brake Parts since September Illinois-based company says it could save money by moving jobs to Mexico … Click to Continue »
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