Merced resident Jenna Reyes speaks about her newborn son, Raymond Jay Reyes, who at the time of birth weighed 13 pounds, five ounces, in Madera, Calif., on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Raymond, who was born at Mercy Medical Center in Merced on April 30, was admitted to Valley Children’s Hospital …
Read More »Merced County plans to hire new legal defense firm. Here’s why it matters to you.
Merced County appears poised to change who it pays for local criminal defense work. The move would end a 14-year partnership with a Merced attorney and his subcontractors and bring … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ex-Los Banos priest facing second child porn case asks for bail in Merced County
Robert Gamel, the former head of a Los Banos Catholic parish who was convicted last year of child pornography possession, appeared in court Friday to answer new child pornography allegations. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s what the new healthcare bill would mean for Merced County
The new repeal-and-replace legislation passed by the House of Representatives on Thursday is not much different than the bill that was dropped in March. Health advocates renewed their dire predictions … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hate your neighbor’s tall weeds? Merced is taking action. You can too.
Ever since John Solga and his wife moved into their East South Bear Creek Drive home eight years ago, the lot next door has been empty – except for the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Excerpt from UC Merced show on civil rights, race
UC Merced performers rehearse “For Colored Girls” on Thursday, May 4, 2017. The free performance is 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, at Merced Multicultural Arts Center, 645 W. Main St. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Marijuana grow shut down in Merced, one man arrested
A Merced man was booked into jail Wednesday in connection with the discovery of a commercial marijuana nursery operation, according to the Merced Police Department. Police served a search warrant … Click to Continue »
Read More »Thursday was hotter than normal in Merced. But, the weekend should be cooler
After a hotter than normal Thursday, temperatures are expected to take a significant drop this weekend, according to forecasters. The jury was out on Merced’s high in the mid- to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ex-Los Banos priest charged in child porn case in Merced County — again
Less than six months after he was released from jail on a child pornography conviction, the former lead priest of a Los Banos Catholic parish faces new charges. Robert E. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Bike safety awareness is focus in Merced during National Bike Month
For the month of May, Merced cyclists are encouraging the community to ride their bike to work or school and go for a group bike ride during the nationally recognized … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Spring Fair builds on Los Banos reputation
The Merced County Spring Fair in Los Banos never gets dull for the Douglas family. Julie Douglas’ 16-year-old daughter has been showing goats at the Spring Fair in Los Banos … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced students grow science knowledge, life lessons through school garden
Students at Charles Wright Elementary are learning the science of plants’ life cycle in the school garden while building life skills. Teacher Jaime Enriquez is managing the garden, where students … Click to Continue »
Read More »Kevin’s Bikes owner discusses road conditions and bike safety in Merced
Kevin McCarthy, owner of Kevin’s Bikes in Merced, talks about area roads and cycling safety in Merced, Calif., on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. According to the League of American Bicyclists, May is National Bike Month. … Click to Continue »
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