Hotels are filling up and restaurants are expected to see a boost in business this weekend as Merced revives a soccer tournament expected to draw thousands of players, families and … 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 »Charging decision expected Tuesday for Turlock man arrested in officers-involved shooting in Merced County
Prosecutors expect to decide Tuesday morning whether there is enough evidence to charge the 40-year-old son of a Stanislaus County Superior Court civil judge with attempted murder in connection with … Click to Continue »
Read More »Friday morning rain floods Merced roads; dense fog expected through the weekend
A heavy downpour Friday caused pockets of flooding in Merced, but little additional precipitation was forecast for the weekend. The rainfall prompted officials to temporarily close a stretch of Childs … Click to Continue »
Read More »Pacific storm expected to bring more rain to Merced area
The sunshine that allowed Merced to dry out from recent storms will give way to clouds and more precipitation as soon as Wednesday evening, according to the National Weather Service. … Click to Continue »
Read More »More rain expected in Merced through the weekend
Merced already has seen more rain since New Year’s Day than it does in January historically, and the wet weather isn’t expected to let up any time soon. Rainfall hitWednesday … Click to Continue »
Read More »Rain showers expected in Merced through early Sunday
In the past 24 hours Merced has seen .31 inches of rain, according to William Peterson, meteorologist technician for the National Weather Service in Hanford. More rain is expected in … Click to Continue »
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 »
Read More »Major rain, possible flooding expected this weekend in Merced County
Crews throughout Merced County are preparing for what authorities fear could be the most significant flooding in the region in the past 20 years. The National Weather Service predicts the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Plan to be patient as polls expected to be crowded on Election Day
With a long ballot to navigate and turnout expected to be high, Merced County voters might want to plan their trips to the polls during midmorning or midafternoon to avoid … Click to Continue »
Read More »More rain expected for Merced area this week
A storm system is expected to bring rain to the Valley later this week, with snow in higher elevations. A National Weather Service forecast issued Monday afternoon said Tuesday would … Click to Continue »
Read More »Roadwork around Merced middle school expected to delay traffic
Eastbound traffic on Mercy Avenue in front of Cruickshank Middle School will be closed from Mansionette Drive to Paulson Road beginning Monday morning and continuing through Wednesday, according to officials … Click to Continue »
Read More »Several days of 100-degree or more heat expected in Merced County
Forecasters call for at least five straight days of triple-digit heat in Merced area No rain expected in Merced County Residents advised to stay hydrated, stay indoors when possible … Click to Continue »
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