The Fresno County officials have issued a disaster declaration over concerns about a weakened levee in the western part of the county. County officials say the declaration is a precautionary step. A portion of a levee near Tranquility has been badly damaged by heavy rains and high flows in the …
Read More »Merced County Office of Education presents annual education report
A group of students who make up more than 11 percent of Merced County’s enrollment was at the center of attention Wednesday during a presentation of the Merced County Office … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County supervisors thank emergency teams for efforts to assist amid flooding
The Merced County Board of Supervisors agreed Tuesday to spend $ 20,000 to help cover expenses related to ongoing flooding and commended local response teams for their efforts to mitigate damage … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County still on flood watch as more rain in forecast
Area officials continue to watch for flooding around Merced County, and showers are expected on and off throughout the week. Merced has seen about 3 inches of rain in February, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Saturday sunshine gives Merced County residents prep time for predicted storms
Stacey and Robert Hardcastle filled up white bags with sand at the corner of Santa Fe and Jackson in Le Grand on Saturday, hoping water wouldn’t force its way into … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County braces for potential weekend flooding
Emergency responders went door to door and Public Works crews cleared channels to prepare Merced County for another onslaught of storms that have the potential to cause more flooding over … Click to Continue »
Read More »Homeless numbers in Merced County have gone down, advocates say
Fewer people are living on the streets of Merced County, according to numbers released Friday by homeless advocates. The number of homeless people in Merced County living in a shelter … Click to Continue »
Read More »Homeless numbers in Merced County have gone down, advocates say
Fewer people are living on the street in Merced County, according to numbers released Friday from homeless advocates. The number of homeless people in Merced County living in a shelter … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced man a fugitive after missing Madera County DUI manslaughter hearing
A man facing trial in a Madera County double manslaughter case is a fugitive after missing a February court appearance and will be sought on a $ 200,000 warrant, District Attorney … Click to Continue »
Read More »Eclectic lineup set for Merced County Fair music shows in June
Fans of Afro-Cuban jazz, outlaw country, the King of Pop and other music have options this year at the Merced County Fair. Fair staffers announced the music lineup this week, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Flooding likely again as next set of storms heads to Merced County
Merced County residents should prepare for more flooding in the next week as another set of storms heads for the Valley that could dump several more inches of rain, officials … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County numbers to be revealed at second Homeless Summit
The Merced County Continuum of Care is set to unveil the January tally of people living on the streets, which marks the first year it will have comparable numbers since … Click to Continue »
Read More »Valentine’s Day is now wedding anniversary for Merced County couples
They were friends as children, high school sweethearts and then young parents. On Tuesday, the Santa Nella couple made their commitment official by exchanging vows to become husband and wife. … Click to Continue »
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