Bryson Dixon started his first day of preschool on Wednesday in Le Grand, joining many classmates he’ll likely be with until he graduates from high school. The 4-year-old walked up … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Chamber honors Abbate, Pistoresi as man and woman of the year
Abbate’s Alia Corp. operates McDonald’s franchises in Central Valley Pistoresi is a Merced College professor and active supporter of chamber Chamber installed Robert Dylina as new chairman … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Father of the Year awarded
Winner was picked based on student essays 350 essays submitted this year Every school, K-12, in Merced County was asked to participate … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hopeton School in Snelling wraps up final year with students
Students will attend Washington School in fall Dwindling enrollment, aging classrooms made consolidation cost-effective Elementary, middle school students will all attend one school … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced’s Madilyn Nickles named Gatorade National Softball Player of the Year
Nickles presented the award by two-time Olympian Jennie Finch Merced star finished this season with a 20-5 record and a 0.63 ERA … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced’s Nickles named Gatorade State Softball Player of the Year
Nickles is a three-time Central California Conference MVP Merced star went 20-5 with a 0.63 ERA and also hit .552 with eight home runs this season … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County honors officers of the year
UC Merced officer who ended stabbing attack among those honored Honorees were nominated by peers, supervisors … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced-area firefighters of the year to be honored
Firefighters of the year chosen by peers Four career and five paid call or volunteer firefighters on list Firefighters represent Merced, Los Banos, Atwater, Livingston, Gustine, Dos Palos … Click to Continue »
Read More »Adam McEwen named Madera County deputy of the year
McEwen serves as Ag crimes detective He’s been with the Madera County Sheriff’s Office since 2002 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced unemployment up from December, down from last year
The 12.8 percent jobless rate in January rose compared to December, but fell compared to a year ago The county lost 2,600 jobs between December and January … Click to Continue »
Read More »Yosemite National Park Distributed Approximately 1,000 Free Park Passes to Fourth Graders So Far This Year
Yosemite National Park has distributed approximately 1,000 free park passes to Fourth Graders through the “Every Kid in a Park” program. Fourth graders from across the country brought their vouchers to Yosemite to receive the free park pass. The passes are intended for fourth grade students and their families to …
Read More »One dead after first OIS of the year in Visalia, police say
Police say officers were making a routine check of a vacant building when they heard a gunshot, then saw a man running out of the building. Family and friends identify the man as 28-year-old Chris Deleon, who they describe as a husband and father of two.
Read More »Fresno Co Sheriffs Office Identifies 6 Year Old Drowning Victim
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has identified a 6-year-old boy who drowned in the San Joaquin river last night. He is six-year-old Freddy Lopez of Fresno. The boy was with his family at Skaggs Bridge Park just north of Kerman. Emergency crews are urging parents be cautious when swimming in …
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