The 12.8 percent jobless rate in January rose compared to December, but fell compared to a year ago The county lost 2,600 jobs between December and January … Click to Continue »
Read More »On-duty Merced deputy hits, kills pedestrian on Lander Avenue
An on-duty Merced County Sheriff’s deputy driving his patrol vehicle struck and killed a 51-year-old man who was walking along Lander Avenue near 3rd Street on Thursday night. According to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Heavy rains expected over the weekend in Merced
Rain, and possibly a lot of rain, is expected this weekend in Merced. That’s good news for a drought-stricken area coming off a drier-than-expected February. “We had a good amount … Click to Continue »
Read More »U.S. judge rules Merced Irrigation District can sue U.K. bank over energy prices
MID suing Barclays over alleged manipulation of energy prices from 2006 to 2008 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission fined Barclays hundreds of millions for similar claims … Click to Continue »
Read More »Playhouse Merced peers ‘Through the Looking Glass’
Alice meets familiar and lesser known characters in Wonderland Music show is appropriate for all ages … Click to Continue »
Read More »Chinese drums come to Merced by way of former local
The traditional Chinese drummers to play Sunday The group’s U.S. manager has ties to Merced His love of performance came from time here … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced event showcases ag technology
UC fair deals with drones, robotics, moisture sensors and more Water, fertilizer can be applied with precision Students get chance to meet potential employers … Click to Continue »
Read More »“Sister Kate” expresses frustration with Merced leaders
A medical marijuana advocate expressed her frustration with the Merced City Council during a study session on cannabis on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced a step closer to allowing medical cannabis
City Council voiced support for cannabis dispensaries The members’ opinions on cultivation were not unanimous … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced area home permits increasing
County home prices rose 11 percent in January compared to last year Los Banos is seeing increased demand from Bay Area workers Merced planners to consider first new subdivision in several years … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced Connect: Melanoma researcher makes another breakthrough
Less than a year after mapping the genetic landscape of melanoma, a researcher from UC Merced has identified a drug that could be effective in battling the deadly skin cancer. … Click to Continue »
Read More »“Beauty and the Beast Jr.” at Merced Theatre
Weaver Performing Arts puts on the musical based on the Disney movie Three shows planned for the general public … Click to Continue »
Read More »Four honored in Sacramento for foiling UC Merced attack
Four men whose actions helped foil a UC Merced student’s stabbing attack in November were honored Monday at the state Capitol by Assemblymember Adam Gray, with lawmakers standing to applaud their courage and willingness to put themselves at risk in order to save others. Certificates were awarded to student Tyler …
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