A felon who was released a week ago after illegally possessing a gun was arrested again Monday with a firearm he’s not supposed to have, according to Merced police. A … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County marijuana ordinance may result in increased costs for medicinal users
Adam Pluguez, 33, of Merced, speaks about his use of medicinal marijuana to help him deal with the side effects of opioids at his home in unincorporated Merced County, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. A newly proposed Merced County ordinance allowing six plants to be grown indoors, may result …
Read More »They’ve been legally growing weed for medicine. Merced County wants to pull the plug
With degenerating discs in his back, Adam Pluguez of Merced County lives with daily pain and lack of mobility, but the medical cannabis he grows outside helps him get by. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Think Merced County gas prices are too high? This is why it’s about to get worse.
This weekend may be a good time to fill up your gas tank before a state tax hike goes into effect in Merced on Wednesday. The immediate increase will have … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s when M street bridge should be done in Merced. G Street is next
Construction on the M Street bridge in Merced is coming to a close and work will begin soon on G Street, according to a news release. Work on the bridge … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Christian school has new campus for middle and high school students
After 16 years, junior high and high school students at Stone Ridge Christian School finally have a permanent school campus to call home. Beginning in September, the long-awaited school campus … Click to Continue »
Read More »New center aims to improve science education for Merced students
Merced City School District officials, elected officials and community members gathered Wednesday for a dedication ceremony to the districts recent learning center, district official said. The STEAM Center, which stands … Click to Continue »
Read More »Convicted felon arrested in Merced after car searched, police say
A 41-year-old convicted felon was arrested in Merced on Wednesday night after officers searched his vehicle and found a handgun, the Merced Police Department reported. At about 4:22 p.m., Moses … Click to Continue »
Read More »Both Walgreens stores in Merced robbed within minutes
Merced police are investigating strong armed robberies Tuesday night at both Walgreens stores in town. Officers were called at 7:58 p.m. to the Walgreens store at the intersection of G … Click to Continue »
Read More »This Merced nurse went to help in Puerto Rico. Now she’s going to Washington D.C.
Food is hard to find. There’s no clean water. Most people don’t have a roof. Others remain without electricity. People are sleeping on wet mattresses covered in mold. Deadly illnesses … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced nurse goes to D.C to talk about aftermath of Hurricane Maria
Olivia Lynch, 36, was one of the 60 nurses sent to Puerto Rico to assist with disaster reliefs by the Registered Nurse Response Network, an organization with National Nurses United. She is going to Washington D.C on Thursday to speak to members in Congress about what she saw and what …
Read More »Merced County lands agreement with Port of LA
Merced County inked a deal on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, with the Port of Los Angeles meant to help revitalize the former Castle Air Base. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Could this deal bring thousands of jobs to Merced County?
Merced County leaders will be asked today to approve a deal with the Los Angeles Harbor Department in a plan that leaders say could help revitalize the former Castle Air … Click to Continue »
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