Since the beginning of the pandemic, more than 1,300 people have died of COVID-19 in the seven counties of the southern San Joaquin Valley and foothills, according to official counts by county health departments and the state. The tallies aggregated in those health department dashboards, which represent between one and …
Read More »More foster families needed for Merced County animals, especially during the holidays
Volunteers prepare animals for transport at the Merced County Animal Control in Atwater, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. According to founder and president of New Beginnings for Merced County Animals, Sharon Lohman, more than 20 cats and about 20 dogs are being transported to Seattle, Wash., for adoption. … …
Read More »Officials advice residents to sign up for emergency alerts, especially since heavy rainfall is expected
With the heavy rainfall expected in the valley this weekend, officials are urging residents to register for the Merced County Emergency Notification System. The notification system alerts residents in emergency … Click to Continue »
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