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Money magazine rates Fresno Pacific University No. 11 among Best Colleges for Transfer Students, and is the highest-rated Christian school on the list. “At these 50 colleges, transfer students do as well as — or better than — their peers…

The Merced Union High School District (MUHSD) has announced a new addition to the administrative staff. Effective July 1, Jennifer Euker will be assuming the role of Principal at Buhach Colony High School. Euker comes from a long…

“Women Thrive In Business” is the theme for a conference set for Tuesday, May 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UC Merced Downtown building, 655 W. 18th Street. Admission is $25 and includes a catered lunch and networking with members of…

The City of Livingston Recreation Commission and the Livingston Union High School District came together on May 11 to host their first annual 5K Color Run. Starting at Livingston Middle School on Robin and F Street, the event drew…

This summer, Merced artist and activist Eli Sachse presents “Identity,” a group art show that brings together primarily transgender and non-binary identified artists living in Northern California, including local artists and art…

The public is invited to a free “Nacho Average” Car Show presented by Valley Vintage on Saturday, May 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pacifica Senior Living, 3420 R Street in Merced. But it’s more than a car show – it’s also an open house…

The Boys Tennis Team at El Capitan High School has accomplished a feat nobody thought would be possible only a few years ago. The school has only been open some seven years, and in the team’s first year they didn’t even win a match.…

BY DON MARTIN II After the one-week Mother's Day break, racing returns to Merced Speedway this Saturday night with a four division lineup on the quarter-mile clay oval. The IMCA Sport Modifieds are back for their third event of the…

Editor’s note: Melanie Friz, Keanu Velasquez, David Ochoa, Florence Goldson, Melanie Baeza, and Gloria Bravo are all current undergraduate students of the University of California, Merced taking action in changing the education system and…

Special report from the Merced Irrigation District You probably know Merced Irrigation District provides water for irrigation, and non-profit public power. You might even know we operate Lake McClure and produce renewable…

The Merced Zoological Society hosted its annual butterfly release on Mother’s Day at Applegate Park Zoo in Merced. Prior to the release, young children enjoyed butterfly-themed activities at the educational building, such as coloring…

By Elizabeth Arakelian (UC Merced press release) When Anna Ocegueda walks across the stage at UC Merced’s 2019 commencement, it will be not only a powerful moment for her, but for her family, too —…