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The beauty of piano and the human voice will be explored in the next Pacific Artist Series concert at Fresno Pacific University. The performance begins at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4, in the Warkentine Culture and Arts Center (Elizabeth V.…

A group of activists in Merced’s downtown community came together in recent days and organized a supply drive at the Kreepy Kawaii Designs gallery (1742 Canal St.) to support those displaced and in need due to recent flooding. They…

Sierra Repertory Theatre in Sonora brings back Ramblin’ Rose with even more music on The Annex stage, Jan. 26 through Feb. 4. From the classic hits you grew up with to the contemporaries carrying the torch, come celebrate…

To help the people of Planada who have been so dramatically affected by the recent floods, the UC Merced Police Department is conducting a drive on campus to gather canned food and other necessary items. No clothing or…

UC Merced's annual month-long fundraising campaign, Give to UC Merced, wrapped up on Dec. 31, 2022, as the most successful in the initiative's history. The effort eclipsed the original goal of $150,000 to raise $952,000 in financial support…

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is partnering with the State Water Resources Control Board to fast-track efforts to capture flood waters to recharge groundwater basins. Water captured during extreme wet periods such as the one…

By KEVIN HUTSON I’m an Englishman, visiting and staying in Atwater with my in-laws for Christmas and New Year. As always, I’m aware of the old adage that we are ‘Two peoples divided by a common language’ — “gas” instead of…

While residents witnessed major tragedies in communities across Merced County in recent days, they also shared stories of volunteerism and goodwill as communities came together to restore flood damage and help those who had to flee…

What happened? Fire Chief Derek Parker answered the question at Tuesday night’s Merced City Council meeting, . He said Bear Creek flows reached 26.25 feet, and water overtopped in several locations. Meanwhile, localize flooding due to…

Business partners Rhiannon Heim and Angel Deliman find themselves struggling to rebuild their dream after recent storms led to severe damage inside their Main Street store. However, the two are grateful for the support they…

When Greg Wellman showed up at City Hall meeting in Los Banos last summer, he was firmly convinced he wasn’t going to stay long. Members of the Los Banos City Council were stuck in a difficult situation. Three weeks prior, they had…

By Jim Cunningham and Flip Hassett In 1940, the U.S. Army was looking for a location to build a 30,000 per year basic pilot training base. A group of Merced citizens got together to encourage the Army to build in the…

Several 4th and 5th grade girls from Merced County attended the first class of a seven-week Science Camp sponsored by the Merced chapter of AAUW (American Association of University Women) on Saturday, Jan. 7. This session’s…