Merced County and other regions in need of health practitioners could see the arrival of more doctors – thanks, in part, to a bill authored by Assemblyman Adam Gray. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »White House recognizes Merced educator as Champion of Change
The White House will recognize a Merced educator this week as a Champion of Change for a summer program she leads that helps middle school girls develop their leadership potential. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Mysteries & Minutiae: Out-of-town homeless not stranded in Merced
Homelessness is a hot topic in Merced. And last week homelessness was in the news a lot. Merced hosted its annual Homeless Connect on Friday, an event that gathers service … Click to Continue »
Read More »Funds raised for the community in honor of fallen Merced police officer
Michelle Gray recalls that her husband, Stephan Gray, loved to play golf at the Rancho Del Rey Golf Club in Atwater. But when their son was a toddler, she said, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced nurse retires after 60 years of service in the community
Mary Ellen DuPertuis knew Merced when the population was just 18,000, not the more than 80,000 today. She knew Merced when there were close to no specialty doctors and when … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced deputies, railway police target railroad traffic violations
Merced County sheriff’s deputies and BNSF Railway police teamed up Friday to crack down on traffic violations at busy railroad crossings in Merced County. Officials issued a total of 18 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Heart disease, the leading killer in Merced County, seen as preventable
The leading cause of death in Merced County is one that health officials and medical physicians say could be greatly reduced through seeking preventive care, consistent daily exercise and healthy … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County businesses honored with 2016 excellence awards
Merced County business and community leaders were honored Thursday with the Excellence in Business awards presented by the Merced Sun-Star. George Bianchi, the 82-year-old retired owner of Atwater Tire Service … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced man gets 26 years to life in prison for slaying of young mother
A 31-year-old Merced man was sentenced to prison Thursday for stabbing a young mother to death last year in what authorities have described as a “completely senseless” slaying. Oscar Saenz … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced home to state’s first business certified ‘fiber-ready’
Heritage Management Group in Merced announced Wednesday that it’s the first business in the state to be certified as AT&T fiber-ready. That’s a fancy way of saying it has superfast … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced chief involved in traffic collision
UC Merced Chancellor Dorothy Leland was involved in a traffic collision Tuesday evening, the California Highway Patrol confirmed. Leland, 68, was traveling south on Lake Road around 6:23 p.m. in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Soberanes Fire sullies air quality in Merced
The long-burning Soberanes Fire along the Central Coast sullied air quality Tuesday in Merced County, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District reported. Air quality became “unhealthy for sensitive … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced man sentenced to 51 years to life in sexual assaults on 7 women
A 27-year-old Merced man was sentenced Tuesday to 51 years to life in prison for sexually attacking more than half a dozen women during a three-year period. After more than … Click to Continue »
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