Vague language in a UC Merced policy makes it ripe for abuse, according to a free speech watchdog, but campus leaders say they expect to revise the guideline in the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Family of student who led UC Merced attack unable to find answers
One year has passed since Wasim Mohammad got the call from his wife. Something had happened at UC Merced, she told him. Something with their son, Faisal. Mohammad, a soft-spoken … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced leaders look back at attack
A year after a stabbing attack that shook UC Merced, little about the campus’ emergency protocol has changed, because it worked well, campus leaders said. On Nov. 4, 2015, 18-year-old … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College snuffs out tobacco on campus
Last month the Merced College Board of Trustees unanimously decided to adopt a policy change for a tobacco-free campus, meaning any tobacco products will be prohibited. Merced College partnered with … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced pastor charged with three counts of attempted murder
Attempted murder charges were filed Wednesday against a Merced pastor who allegedly shot three people last week, including two family members, in a case investigators have described as “bizarre,” “tragic” … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced approaching anniversary of attack
A UC Merced Wellness Fair on Wednesday kicked off a week to build camaraderie and educate students leading up to the one-year anniversary of a violent attack that shook the … Click to Continue »
Read More »As goes Merced County, so goes the presidential race – usually
While Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump point to polls that show them ahead, there is one strong indicator that few seem to have noticed: When it comes to picking the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced residents can start enrolling for health coverage this week
The start of 2017 is about two months away, and residents under Covered California health insurance can start enrolling now to make sure they’re covered by New Year’s Day. Open … Click to Continue »
Read More »Two Merced County residents elected to boards with ValleyPBS
Two Merced County residents have been elected to ValleyPBS leadership positions, the company’s president and CEO said. Larry Stefani was one of six new members elected last month to the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Family of missing Merced girls pleads for help
Jose Martinez, 38, of Merced, asks the public to keep a look out for his two missing daughters Lyza Martinez, 11, and Drea Martinez, 12, at his home in Merced, Calif., Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016. Lyza and Drea did not return home after visiting with their biological mother Rene Snider …
Read More »Citibank prepares to close Merced branch
Citibank has filed notices with federal regulators for the closing of two branch offices in Fresno County and one in Merced early next year. The notices were filed Oct. 17 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College board of trustees candidates
Area 2 Gary Arzamendi, 54, teacher, incumbent What differentiates you from your opponent? Education is my life’s work and an investment in our future. I have earned degrees and credentials … Click to Continue »
Read More »Numbers of Merced County women getting prenatal care worst in the Valley, a study shows
Expectant mothers in Merced County are among the least likely in California to have regular prenatal care, largely because of the area’s shortage of providers, according to health care reports … Click to Continue »
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