Mariposa Fire Mountain Community Fire Information
For 24 hours starting late Saturday, California Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cardholders will not be able to use their cards. The outage is scheduled to start at 11 p.m. Saturday … Click to Continue »
Read More »Five things to watch at the California Republican Party convention this weekend
With a month to go before the June primary, the California Republican Party gathers in San Diego today for its 2018 convention, to rally the faithful and endorse candidates. (California … Click to Continue »
Read More »Rain storm expected in Merced County over the weekend
Temperatures reached 80 degrees with sunny skies the past week. But the National Weather Service said a warm storm system will likely pour more than an inch of rain onto … Click to Continue »
Read More »Looking for a teaching job? This fair in Atwater this weekend might be for you
A Merced County Teacher Recruitment Fair will he held Saturday in Atwater for candidates hoping for a teaching job in the fall at one of the county’s nearly two dozen … Click to Continue »
Read More »Chowchilla’s Western Stampede rides this weekend
The 61st annual Chowchilla Western Stampede got underway Friday with the traditional cattle drive down Robertson Boulevard, drawing dozens to the old-west theme attraction in the community of about 18,000. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s who Merced police arrested for selling drugs and having guns this weekend
Merced police street-gang investigators arrested three people during the weekend with guns, drugs and cash, officers said on Tuesday. About 7 p.m. Saturday, the Merced Police Department’s Gang Violence Suppression … Click to Continue »
Read More »When does Christmas shopping start for you? Business owners in Merced say sales up this weekend
For a lot of people, Thanksgiving weekend isn’t just about the turkey, stuffing or family gathering — it’s also about the deals they can score. Whether it’s waiting in line … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s what’s happening for Veteran’s Day weekend around Merced County
Celebrations in Merced County Veterans Memorial Bridge Ceremony The City of Merced will host a dedication ceremony for the Veterans Memorial Bridge at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Visiting Yosemite will be easier on the wallet this weekend
Yosemite National Park, along with dozens of other national parks, are holding free entrance days during Veterans Day weekend. The park won’t charge entrance fees on Saturday and Sunday. “Fee-free … Click to Continue »
Read More »Big Fresno Fair To Block Unaccompained Minors From Weekend Nights
A big change is coming to the Big Fresno Fair. Starting this year, unaccompanied minors will not be allowed into the fair after 7 o’clock on Friday and Saturday nights. Stacy Rianda with the fair says the change of rules is in reaction to occasional violence that has broken out …
Read More »Dozens celebrate Merced Pride over the weekend
Dozens of people celebrated Merced Pride on Sunday Sept. 24, 2017 at Applegate Park. Sunday festivities included a drag show, raffles, music, vendors and informational booths. Merced Pride events kicked off on Friday with a mixture at 510 Bistro on Main Street and the showing of documentary Raising Zoey, that …
Read More »Poisonous algae? Extra police? What you should know about Labor Day weekend in Merced
Whether it’s high levels of California Highway Patrol presence, algae that could make you sick or potentially record-setting heat, officials say to be aware this Labor Day weekend. All available … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos motorcyclist dies in weekend crash
A 49-year-old Los Banos man died Sunday night in a motorcycle collision involving one other vehicle on the outskirts of Los Banos, the California Highway Patrol reported. The motorcyclist was … Click to Continue »
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