Students in the Merced City School District got into the spirit of Pi Day on Tuesday. The annual celebration falls on March 14 because the date resembles the ratio of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced faithful celebrate Virgin of Guadalupe
Celebrating one of the holiest days of Mexico’s Catholic tradition, hundreds of worshippers gathered at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Merced this week to pay honor to the Virgin of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos schools celebrate Halloween with parades
R.M. Miano Elementary student Brian Macias said his mom chose his police officer Halloween costume for the school’s parade Monday morning. But he still had fun with it. “Earlier, I … Click to Continue »
Read More »Dozens celebrate end of program, start of new leadership roles
Last May, Maria Preciado walked into her first class of Merced County’s Parent Leadership Training Institute, unsure of what to expect. This week, the 52-year-old Delhi woman was one of … 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 »Merced students celebrate Constitution Day
Stowell Elementary School students sang patriotic songs Friday in celebration of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Constitution Day was Saturday, so elementary school students ended their week singing “You’re … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced students celebrate Constitution Day
Stowell Elementary School students sang patriotic songs Friday in celebration of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Constitution Day was actually Saturday, so elementary school students ended their week singing “You’re a Grand Old Flag” and “This Land is Your Land.” Video by Sara Sandrik/Merced City School District … Click …
Read More »Merced residents celebrate diversity at city’s first gay pride event
Dozens of people sang, danced and waved flags Sunday afternoon at Applegate Park during Merced’s first gay pride event organized by the Merced LGBT Community Center. “What we’re saying here … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced to celebrate new building with downtown block party
Celebration set for 5-7 p.m. at N and 18th streets Downtown businesses hope for infusion of spending from UC employees 67,400-square-foot office building will hold about 370 workers … Click to Continue »
Read More »University MEChA chapters opting not to celebrate Cinco de Mayo
UC Merced MEChA chapter finds no major significance to celebrate Cinco de Mayo Fresno State MEChA chapter too busy with finals for fiestas Meaning of Cinco de Mayo, some say, is lost behind partying … Click to Continue »
Read More »Couple celebrate wedding by honoring doctor who saved groom’s life
Without Dr. Joerg Schuller a man would not have made it to his wedding day A plaque was given to honor the doctor … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced students celebrate LGBT pride
UC Merced students are celebrating LGBT pride this week, and the school’s Lambda Alliance is sending a message of inclusion and hoping to fight labels and stereotypes. … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced students celebrate LGBT pride
Lambda Alliance spreading message of acceptance and inclusion UC Merced pride week kicked off with parade, carnival games on Monday … Click to Continue »
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