On a gloomy, drizzly Thursday at Courthouse Park in Merced, mothers whose children were killed shared advice for families coping with such tragedies. “Don’t give up,” said Marylene Riley, whose … Click to Continue »
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Grace Fire (Shasta County) Started 4/03/2017, updated 4/04/2017
Merced County to receive portion of relief funding approved by Trump
Merced County is among the California regions set to benefit from an allocation of more than a half billion dollars approved by President Donald Trump to help repair damage from … Click to Continue »
Read More »What to know if you’re applying for a passport through Merced County services
If you intend to apply for a passport through Merced County’s recently revived service, Registrar of Voters Barbara Levey asks that you plan ahead and be prepared before visiting her … Click to Continue »
Read More »Pedestrian deaths in Merced County continue to rise, following national trend
Pedestrian deaths in Merced County appear in line with a national trend that shows people on foot are dying in traffic collisions at a higher rate than years past. A … Click to Continue »
Read More »Autism awareness brings dozens of Merced County families to Livingston
Nicole Faraj-Perez, a Gustine resident and mother, spent Sunday in Livingston with her family and said, unlike at other public events, she felt comfortable knowing her family wouldn’t be stared … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gusty winds prompt health caution for Merced County residents
Local air pollution officials issued a health caution statement Thursday afternoon, according to a statement form the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. The “gusty winds” cause more dust … Click to Continue »
Read More »New sales tax in Merced County goes into effect in April
Merced County’s sales tax goes up Saturday, a change adopted by voters to pay for local and regional road projects. Supporters of the new tax adopted through Measure V in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Temporary shelter options for Merced County homeless families in the works
Homeless families in Merced County often don’t have an option when it comes to staying together at a shelter temporarily. Sometimes their only options are to sleep outside, in a … Click to Continue »
Read More »More wind expected to blow through Merced County
Winds could reach as high as 40 mph Thursday in parts of Merced County. Brian Ochs, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Hanford, said winds on Thursday should … Click to Continue »
Read More »In Kern County, Expanded Mental Health Services On Hold Thanks To State Budget Concerns
The Affordable Care Act may be staying in place for now, but the long-term future of health care is still far from certain. And that uncertainty is already taking its toll on some health care programs–with ripple effects felt throughout the Valley. If you peruse the Airbnb listings outside Bakersfield, …
Read More »Heart screenings available for youth in Merced County
Teens and young adults in Merced County have a chance next month to undergo a heart screening, a procedure most usually wouldn’t receive during routine physicals or check-ups. Merced and … Click to Continue »
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