The friends of an 11-year-old Merced girl are helping her fight cancer with braceletts, bottles, cans and a lot of love. Dakota Anderson has been fighting cancer since she was … Click to Continue »
Read More »Pacheco High student hit by car at Los Banos intersection
A 16-year-old Pacheco High School student was hit by a vehicle Monday morning and transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries, police said. Police responded to a vehicle … Click to Continue »
Read More »Family of student who led UC Merced attack unable to find answers
One year has passed since Wasim Mohammad got the call from his wife. Something had happened at UC Merced, she told him. Something with their son, Faisal. Mohammad, a soft-spoken … Click to Continue »
Read More »Why good attendance is critical for student success
The mission of the Merced City School District is to ensure that every student excels academically, builds character, and is a productive member of our community. There are many ways … Click to Continue »
Read More »El Capitan student injured in crash on Bellevue Road in Merced
A 16-year-old Merced girl was flown to a regional hospital Wednesday after the vehicle she was driving rolled over on West Bellevue Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College looks to address exchange student concerns
Merced College leaders soon will implement a plan to improve relationships with international students, a response that comes months after complaints from several foreign students living with host families. Adding … Click to Continue »
Read More »Crash victims identified as Tenaya teacher and student
Tenaya Middle School lost a teacher and student after the mother and son died Wednesday in a crash near Livingston, Sheriff Vern Warnke confirmed. The Merced County Coroner’s Office identified … Click to Continue »
Read More »Student loan debt will follow you everywhere – even to a convent
Potential future nuns can’t join an order if they have student loans Some are fundraising online to pay it off before joining an order Taking care of their bills can delay entry into religious life … 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 »Identity released of Le Grand High School student killed in crash
A Le Grand High School student killed in a crash in Planada was identified Tuesday by the Merced County Coroner’s Office. Juan Diego Rodriguez Contreras, 17, was killed Saturday when … Click to Continue »
Read More »Le Grand High School student killed in crash
The 17-year-old male was alone in the vehicle His car split in half after striking a tank car on the roadway Investigators say he was driving at a “very high rate of speed” … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ex-Los Banos student says teacher promised ‘good grades’ for sex, according to court records
Former high school student claims Norris also made death threats against girl, family Dusty Norris pleaded not guilty Thursday Attorney for one of the former students says lawsuit is planned … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater student injured in assault
Student attacked by suspect wielding wrench Victim taken to hospital Atwater police searching for suspect … Click to Continue »
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