For the third-straight year, Merced County District Attorney Larry Morse II said county leaders are not funding law enforcement enough. He spoke during a board of supervisors meeting on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced man convicted in sexual assaults on seven women
Attacks were reported between 2011 and 2014 All seven victims testified in two-week trial in Merced County … Click to Continue »
Read More »A note of thanks: Merced children honor veterans with letters
Merced children write letters of appreciation to pair of Central Valley veterans John and Richard Fries joined dozens of veterans aboard Monday’s Honor Flight to D.C. The Fresno brothers were two of five siblings who served the country … Click to Continue »
Read More »NPR report shows Merced schools spend below average on students
Merced school districts spend roughly $ 8,000 per student School funding depends largely on local property tax More money does not necessarily mean higher student achievement … Click to Continue »
Read More »Taglio Fire (Merced County) Started 4/24/2016, updated 4/24/2016
Hundreds turn out for Relay for Life in Merced
It was the 18th annual Relay for Life … Click to Continue »
Read More »Where in Merced can I get a passport?
Before we know it, summer will be here – a prime time to travel abroad and to escape the Valley heat while students are out of school. If you must … Click to Continue »
Read More »Late-season storm brings rain, wind to Merced County
Winds expected over weekend, amid bursts of sunshine Next chance of rain expected midweek … Click to Continue »
Read More »Food takes spotlight at UC Merced Earth Day
The campus celebrates environmental stewardship yearly Earth Day highlights locally grown foods Farmers show off their produce … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Symphony taps vocal talent for ‘Carmina Burana’
‘Carmina Burana’ is set for Saturday, April 23 The Merced Symphony Association brings in vocalists for the performance The German composer was inspired by medieval poetry … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced back in initial HSR route
Train planners made an announcement Thursday Merced and Bakersfield added to initial plans to be complete by 2025 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Silveira first woman in Merced County District Attorney’s management role
Nicole Silveira, a gang prosecutor for Merced County, is first woman in Merced County to be promoted to a management position in the district attorney’s office. Silveira, who has worked … Click to Continue »
Read More »Medical cannabis advocate reacts to Merced decision
Lakisha Jenkins, owner of Kiona’s Farm’acy, speaks about Merced City Council’s decision Wednesday, April 20, 2016, to move toward allowing medical marijuana dispensaries and deliveries in town. … Click to Continue »
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