A $ 500,000 grant came to UC Merced from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation It’s for expanding research for undergraduates The program is aimed at historically underrepresented groups and first-generation college students … Click to Continue »
Read More »Turn on the grow light: Merced sets allowances for medical cannabis
There will be four dispensaries when regulations are in order The dispensaries can deliver from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Advocates for marijuana patients praised the decision … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Chamber honors Abbate, Pistoresi as man and woman of the year
Abbate’s Alia Corp. operates McDonald’s franchises in Central Valley Pistoresi is a Merced College professor and active supporter of chamber Chamber installed Robert Dylina as new chairman … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced will move forward with cannabis dispensaries
The council voted to develop its own medical marijuana regulatory system It will allow indoor growing as well … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced food bank stands by new director despite Modesto trouble
Bill Gibbs was hired by the Merced County Food Bank in February Gibbs involved in Modesto SCAP deal that FBI investigated Gibbs and food bank officials note no investigation resulted in criminal charges … Click to Continue »
Read More »Retail, housing project up for review by public in Merced
Merced Gateway took early steps forward a year ago The public can review the environmental impact report and write up comments It could go before the Planning Commission as early as November … Click to Continue »
Read More »No takers as Merced College calls for input on president search
Two forums set to talk about next Merced College president draw zero residents College leaders said input is coming in online Merced faculty union says college isn’t trying very hard … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced officer’s wife now a cop herself
Merced adds five new officers, bringing the total in town to 88 One officer, who comes over from Merced County Probation, is married to a sergeant in Merced Another comes back to Merced, where he was laid off in 2011 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced deputies warn against helping gang homicide suspect hide
Jadira Bridget Torres Fuentes was shot and killed on Independence Day Jose Garcia Diaz Jr. has been charged with murder A warrant has been issued for his arrest … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced man charged with murder in 2014 slaying
The victim, Steven Mays, was shot and killed Oct. 2, 2014 William Villegas, 21, was arrested Wednesday and has been charged with murder Police believe the slaying was gang related … Click to Continue »
Read More »Pokemon Go players clean up Courthouse Park in Merced
Pokemon Go players clean up Courthouse Park in Merced … Click to Continue »
Read More »School Stories: Student, community collaboration on display in Merced
Collaboration is a powerful part of student success throughout the Merced City School District. Parents, teachers, administrators, board members and countless others work together to help children thrive. Many times, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Alum finds his path – and his home – in Merced
When Abraham Olivares moved to Merced at age 20, a career in education was the furthest thing from his mind. Olivares said he didn’t have a lot of confidence in … Click to Continue »
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