About 1,400 sophomores from Merced County high schools will have the opportunity next week to explore possible career paths. Approximately 150 exhibitors representing an array of industries will be at … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College board trustees draw challengers
After a tumultuous year that saw controversy at Merced College, two board of trustee incumbents have drawn competitors looking to unseat them. Areas 2, 3 and 6 are up for … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Mysteries & Minutiae: Retail, construction and development update
This column exists to answer readers’ questions. Lately, I’ve received a fat stack of questions about retail, construction and economic development. So, I’m going to give what answers I can … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced victims of violence remembered
Tears welled up in a mother’s eyes, her voice cracking with emotion, as she shared happy memories of the two sons she lost to violence less than a year apart. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced landlord ordered to close shop owned by City Council candidate Lakisha Jenkins
Merced landlord and President of Familia Flores Inc., David Flores, says tenant and City Council candidate Lakisha Jenkins owes him thousands of dollars in rent in Merced, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »New plan for Merced County power line project satisfies residents
Officials with the Merced Irrigation District approved alternative plans this week for a hotly debated power-line project on the outskirts of Merced that appears to satisfy everyone involved. The alternative … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced City Fire aircraft fire training at Merced Municipal Airport
The Merced City Fire Department holds an aircraft fire training exercise at Merced Municipal Airport in Merced, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Annual FARM2U Day teaches Merced County students about agriculture and nutrition
Merced County third-graders attend the annual FARM2U Day organized by the Merced County Farm Bureau at the Merced County Fairgrounds in Merced, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Reyes Students Celebrate Success in Merced
Students at Reyes Elementary School in Merced enjoyed an inspiring celebration Thursday morning. Those who met or exceeded standards on the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress and/or the California Standards Test received medals engraved with their names. Then they took part in a parade through the campus as …
Read More »Merced residents march to end the silence on domestic abuse
Nine years ago, Chris Jensen lost a “dear sweet friend” to domestic violence. Although he was unable to help her, he said, he continues to care for her son, Gabriel, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Obtaining fresh fruits and vegetables no longer a money issue for Merced food pantries
Local food pantries and individuals needing food assistance now have greater access to fresh fruits and vegetables – at no cost. The Merced County Food Bank recently developed methods to … Click to Continue »
Read More »This Week’s Crime Map in Merced
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Read More »Merced City School District breaks ground on STEAM center
Merced City School District officials broke ground Wednesday at Ada Givens Elementary for a new STEAM Center, a cutting-edge facility that will provide space for studies in science, technology, engineering, … Click to Continue »
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