A 12-year-old Mormon girl named Savannah came out as a lesbian to her church in Utah on May 7. “I do believe he [God] made me this way on purpose. No part of me is a mistake,” she said to her church congregation. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Pool time is coming in Merced
Slip on on some floaties, tie on a bikini or lace up board shorts, because public swim time is about a week away. The pools at McNamara Park and Golden … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced’s first ever cannabis and hemp fair coming soon
A hemp and cannabis fair is coming to Merced this weekend for the first ever time. The Hemp and Cannabis Fair is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Jury coming close to verdict in Gustine father accused of son’s death
The Gustine father accused of killing his infant son by slamming his head on the floor may find out his fate from a Merced County jury on Thursday. Andrew Sanchez … Click to Continue »
Read More »Florida manatees should survive through coming century, experts say
Florida manatees may continue to die from toxic algae, freezing weather, ecosystem collapse and boat collisions, but the species appears on track to survive through the coming century, according to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Health clinic coming to Delhi in hopes of improving health access and care
Livingston Community Health is expanding its health services to Delhi in an effort to add care options with greater convenience. Starting in April, Delhi residents will be able to stay … Click to Continue »
Read More »Breast cancer screenings, education coming to Merced County
A merger of two regional Susan G. Komen affiliates will allow Merced County to begin benefiting from the programs and services provided by the nonprofit breast cancer organization, the group … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ coming to Merced to support survivors of violence
A critically acclaimed play coming to Merced this weekend will give patrons a chance to enjoy a performance while also helping support survivors of human trafficking and domestic or sexual … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ballots will hit mailboxes in coming days
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 »Merced Mysteries & Minutiae: With growth coming, now’s the time for a Merced wish list
UC Merced 2020 Project and Merced Gateways will expand city Both developments vital to Merced growth What would you like to see come to Merced? … Click to Continue »
Read More »New 3-D mammography coming to Mercy Medical Center
Locals no longer have to travel for 3-D images 3-D images help physicians detect breast abnormalities earlier Catching abnormalities earlier can save complete removal of breasts … 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 »Smoke reported coming from near Merced High School
Smoke has been seen coming from the gymnasium-area at Merced High School. First reports were made at 10:13 a.m. today Few details were immediately available. Merced firefighters were responding to … Click to Continue »
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