Two Merced sisters abducted over the weekend were described Tuesday by family as “good kids,” straight-A students and “loving girls” caught up in a situation they don’t deserve. The girls, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Two Merced girls abducted by mother, officers seek public’s help, police say
Merced police are searching for two young sisters who were taken Sunday night by their biological mother and are believed to be “endangered.” “I’m considering this a parental abduction and … Click to Continue »
Read More »One story of need turned into help for hundreds of hungry seniors
The inspiration behind a fundraiser for the Merced County Food Bank’s Senior Brown Bag Program started with a story about a woman who called the food bank three years ago, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Q&A: Actor dives into a tough challenge to help oceans
When business magnate and environmental activist Richard Branson challenged Adrian Grenier to a two-mile swim across the Strait of Messina between mainland Italy and Sicily, the actor-filmmaker was eager to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Help firefighters raise money for MDA
Merced City firefighters are volunteering for n their annual “Fill the Boot” fundraiser at the intersection of Olive Avenue and G Street to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Firefighters “fill the boot” to help kids
Merced City firefighters on Wednesday are asking motorists to donate even a few pennies to help children with muscular dystrophy. Firefighters with the Merced City Fire Department will be volunteering … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sexual assault kits for survivors available because of community help
A joint effort by the Merced Police Department and the Valley Crisis Center aims to provide some comfort to victims of sexual assault. Many people don’t know that investigating a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Smog repairs help to clean the air, Valley Clean Air Now officials say
When Deja Hassen was on her way back from Colorado to her home in Merced, she noticed the atmosphere changing as she approached the San Joaquin Valley. “I could see … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced deputies help a kindergartner be ready for school
A night that started with Merced County Sheriff’s deputies seizing weapons and drugs from a Winton home ended with them helping a 5-year-old boy get ready for his first day … Click to Continue »
Read More »Grants, donations help animals get ‘New Beginnings’
What happens in Merced County when a tiny stray terrier needs an emergency cesarean section? Or if a kitten’s leg is crushed by a garbage bin? Or if a puppy … Click to Continue »
Read More »Deputies seek public help locating missing elderly Hilmar man
Merced sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help locating a 64-year-old Hilmar man who was last seen Sunday. The family of Jaswhant Chahill fears he may have wandered away … Click to Continue »
Read More »With help of the community, Merced can end the stigma on mental health
More than half of mental health patients don’t receive help or treatment, statistics show Stigma behind mental illness can contribute to patients not seeking treatment Mental illness can affect all ages … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced suspends developer fees that help pay for roads
Supporters of suspension say it will help encourage development in town Other cities in Merced County have dumped or suspended the fee Only Atwater, Gustine and unincorporated parts of the county still require fee … Click to Continue »
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