Holiday shopping season has arrived. Though Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is the traditional kick-off to holiday shopping, retailers over the years have learned to capitalize from the event … Click to Continue »
Read More »First district elections raise expectations in south Merced, advocates say
Hopes are running high in south Merced now that the city has completed its first election using districts, adding south side representation to the board. “I have very, very high … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Muslims optimistic despite reports of increased hate crimes
National figures show an increase in the number of hate crimes reported against Muslims, but Islamic faithful in Merced trust that the American justice system will protect them. The FBI’s … Click to Continue »
Read More »Turkey giveaway comes to Merced next week
The Hostetler turkey giveaway, a highly anticipated holiday event in Merced County, is scheduled for Monday. Those who hope to get a turkey should arrive at the grandstand at the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced district’s English program helps parents and students
The Merced City School District is proud to serve a diverse community, including many families with a primary language other than English. We also know how important it is to help all of our students become proficient in English and the powerful role relatives can play in supporting their education. …
Read More »Merced detective returns memorial flag to veteran’s widow
The story of a U.S. memorial flag that bounced from person to person has a happy ending. Thanks to Merced Detective Joe Perez, the memorial flag is in the hands … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Symphony’s season begins with ‘intimate’ concert
The Merced Symphony Association begins its 59th season with an intimate chamber music concert, according to a news release. The symphony will play at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Multicultural … Click to Continue »
Read More »Disney classic gets live version at Playhouse Merced
A tale as old as time premieres this week in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” at Playhouse Merced. The first showing of the musical is 7:30 p.m. Friday at at … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced fills long vacant assistant city manager job
The city of Merced has hired an assistant city manager, a position that’s been vacant for about several years, city staff announced on Thursday. Stephanie Dietz, a resident of Merced … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced deputies seeking carjacking suspect
Sheriff’s deputies have found the truck belonging to an off-duty volunteer firefighter who stopped to help at the scene of a crash in Ballico Thursday morning. A man involved in the crash pointed a gun at the firefighter before taking his truck. … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced and other universities weigh first tuition hikes in 6 years
Faced with record enrollment and the need to hire faculty, university authorities are considering raising tuition at UC Merced and other state schools for the first time in six years. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Prop. 64 already affecting marijuana court cases in Merced County
A number of cases in Merced Superior Court must be reviewed after California voters last week passed Proposition 64, allowing recreational use of marijuana, authorities said Wednesday. In Merced County, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hundreds of band members will compete at Merced College
Hundreds of band members from across the state will be at Merced College on Saturday to compete in the Western Band Association’s field show competition. The two-day competition will conclude … Click to Continue »
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