A Merced husband and wife made it out of their rented home on Saturday night after the garage caught on fire, the Merced Fire Department reported. At 9:03 p.m. 16 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Easter mass brings Merced churchgoers out of their seats to worship, sing and dance
Easter Sunday mass in Merced brought dozens of people out of their seats and into the aisle ways to sing, dance and worship with the choir, pastor and fellow churchgoers … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced students show their pride in week-long celebration
As one student walked up Scholars Lane at UC Merced, surrounded by other marchers and rainbow flags, she said she felt “amazing” to be embraced by people who support and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College, city schools will protect undocumented students and their information
Merced County’s two largest educational institutions this week reaffirmed their commitment to educate all students, regardless of immigration status, and to protect student information. The Merced Community College District specifically … Click to Continue »
Read More »Livingston’s Sikhs reach out to their neighbors with food and smiles
Education is perhaps the best weapon against hate, but pizza probably doesn’t hurt. A few dozen students gathered at the Sikh Temple Livingston on Thursday, Friday and Saturday to thank … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gruner reminds journalists their mission matters more than ever
George F. Gruner, a journalist whose 46-year career included 33 years at The Fresno Bee, spoke Thursday at the presentation of awards named in his honor. Below is the text … Click to Continue »
Read More »2 Merced residents wake to fire in their home
Two Merced residents were displaced Monday and are receiving aid from the Red Cross after they woke to find their home on fire, Merced City Fire officials reported. Firefighters arrived … Click to Continue »
Read More »California bill would require tether between plastic bottles and their caps
Raising concerns about the environmental damage caused by stray bottle caps, one California lawmaker is seeking to change how plastic water and soda bottles are made. Assembly Bill 319, introduced … Click to Continue »
Read More »3 bear cubs, orphaned when car hit their mom, are returned to Yosemite
Three black bear cubs who were orphaned last summer have been returned to Yosemite National Park, where they have been tucked into a den for the duration of their winter … Click to Continue »
Read More »Immigration advocates tell Planada residents to ‘know their rights’
Local residents who may not have legal status, or whose family members are undocumented, were urged by immigration advocates this week to “know their rights” and to work with an … Click to Continue »
Read More »Students who enter Barnes & Noble contest can win their teacher up to $5,000
A middle or high school student in Merced County has the opportunity to highlight a favorite teacher, and win something for it. Barnes & Noble on Olive Avenue in Merced … Click to Continue »
Read More »New Merced school board members take their posts
Three new trustees took the oath of office Tuesday for the Merced City School District’s governing board. Superintendent RoseMary Parga Duran administered the oath to Mike Crass, Emily Langdon and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County students show off their spelling skills
Students from the Merced City School District “dominated” the 2016 Merced County Elementary and Junior High spelling bees, according to a statement from county education officials. In the elementary bee, … Click to Continue »
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