While hundreds of people dined inside the Elks Lodge in Merced to raise money for the Merced County Sheriff’s Posse’s trip to the presidential inauguration later this month, protesters braved … Click to Continue »
Read More »Rainy weekend in Merced but no reports of major flooding — yet
The storm that battered the foothills and parts of the state doused Merced, but there were no reports of major flooding through Sunday afternoon. Close to a half-inch of rain … Click to Continue »
Read More »Homeless Merced residents seek shelter from the storms
For those in the community who live outside, the Merced shelter is prepared to help them keep dry and warm during what has been predicted as the most flooding the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Valley Crisis Center shines light on human trafficking cases in Merced
Debra Woods was 18 when she was abducted by a sex trafficker in Fresno and taken to Los Angeles. Woods said the man who took her told her she would … Click to Continue »
Read More »Maintenance fees could go up in three north Merced homeowner districts
Three assessment districts in north Merced are facing increases in maintenance fees, and the city plans a town hall-style meeting to answer questions from homeowners there. The town hall meeting … 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 »Yosemite-area roads closed, Merced residents prepare in advance of storm
A major storm heading straight for California forced the closure of all roads in Yosemite Valley as of 5 p.m. Friday, the National Park Service reported. All hotel guests are … Click to Continue »
Read More »Convicted child molester in Merced wants a new trial – and a bug scientist
A convicted child molester wants to represent himself in a new Merced Superior Court trial. Lonnie Lee Poslof Jr., from Fresno, appeared in court Friday morning in Merced for what … Click to Continue »
Read More »2016 was a good year for Merced City schools
It seems the first week of the new year is a perfect time to look back at some of those moments and also to share a few of the many things we’re looking forward to in 2017. Video by Sara Sandrik/Merced City School District … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced officer shoots ‘aggressive’ dog during pursuit, police say
A Merced police officer shot a stray dog Thursday night after the dog charged him while he was in pursuit of a driver fleeing in a stolen car, police reported. … Click to Continue »
Read More »2016 was a good year for Merced City schools
I recently edited a short video capturing just a few of the 2016 highlights for the Merced City School District, and it gave me a chance to think about all … 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 »‘This is scary’ – Merced residents react as teacher is accused of sex with student
The news of a Merced High teacher arrested for allegedly having sexual relations with a 16-year-old girl was met mostly with “disappointment” from parents of students at the school on … Click to Continue »
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