A candidate for a top educational job in Merced County said he supports putting one of his opponents back on the ballot after she was removed last week by the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced election has been ‘hijacked,’ booted candidate says. She wants back in
A teacher who wants to be a candidate for the Merced County Office of Education’s superintendent seat is doubling down on her claims she qualifies for the race and is … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced student and his sister killed in crash on Bay Area highway
A 21-year-old UC Merced engineering student and his 24-year-old sister were killed over the weekend in a crash in San Jose, California Highway Patrol in San Jose reported. He was … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced police probe social media post. College Republican says it’s ‘harassment’
UC Merced officials Monday released a brief statement on Twitter saying campus police are investigating “concerns about specific social media posts by a certain individual,” adding that classes have not … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College debate teams finishes the year strong
Gustavo Garcia and Jessee Espinosa treated their trip to Daytona, Florida. like a research expedition. The Merced College debate team had been humbled a bit at the 2018 California Community … Click to Continue »
Read More »Inaugural ‘UC Merced Day’ Paints Capitol Bobcat Blue and Gold
UC Merced students, alumni, leaders and supporters were in Sacramento last week to advocate for full state funding for the University of California and to promote the unique opportunities and … Click to Continue »
Read More »New Report Evaluates Costs, First Steps Of Establishing UC Merced Medical School
A medical school at UC Merced has been on the table since before the university was even built. Now, the University of California and a local legislator are renewing their efforts to make it happen. A report published this week by the University of California Office of the President estimates …
Read More »Her Merced campaign signs are everywhere. She spent thousands. You can’t vote for her
Residents likely have seen campaign signs around Merced County for Gabby Sanchez for superintendent of Merced County Office of Education, but she won’t be on the June ballot, according to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Children Celebrate Arbor Day
Friday is Arbor Day in the City of Merced. Public Works has made it a tradition to plant trees at City schools and parks on Arbor Days for decades to involve students in the planting process and teach them about the role trees play in the city. … Click to …
Read More »Merced police officer and canine involved in injury crash in Merced
A Merced police officer suffered minor injuries Friday when his vehicle was struck by an SUV whose driver apparently ran a stop sign, according to witnesses and authorities. Officer Jose … Click to Continue »
Read More »Two in Porsche have ‘pretty substantial’ injuries after Merced crash, police say
A man and woman were taken to an area hospital with “pretty substantial” injuries following a crash at M and 20th streets in Merced on Thursday, according to police. A … Click to Continue »
Read More »FFA goats mangled by neighborhood dogs in Merced County
One Pacheco High School FFA goat had to be put down after it was attacked by dogs at the school’s farm, while other goats suffered injuries to their ears and … Click to Continue »
Read More »One UC Merced employee resigned, 2 disciplined after reports of sexual misconduct
Two UC Merced employees have been disciplined since June 2016 for alleged sexual misconduct against female students, and a third employee resigned related to another investigation, according to public records … Click to Continue »
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