Diversity wins in vote for new Merced leaders
If the latest election results hold true, a new Merced City Council in December will better reflect the town’s ethnically diverse population and socioeconomic perspectives. Women will also make gains in terms of increased representation.
It’s looking like there will be three Latino members, three White members, and one African American…
Candidate decries process to hire city manager; mayor touts…
On the eve of Election Day this week, a candidate in Merced’s mayoral race questioned the process behind how local leaders are going about hiring a new city…
SERRATTO ON THE RISE
By JOHN MILLER & JONATHAN WHITAKER
In an Election Night forever to be remembered by razor-thin margins for victory, there was one local candidate in a…
County remains in red; County health officials concerned about case spike
The County of Merced remains in red tier this week. It did not have to return to the most restrictive tier, purple tier, laying to rest the concerns of the Merced County Public Health Department expressed last week that the county might slip back into purple on October 27 because of the direction its COVID data was taking.
The October 6 move to…
City ponders growth near UC Merced, annexations
Merced leaders started a conversation this week that will lead to arguably the most important decisions the city will make in terms of growth, new service…
Realtors host in-person candidate forum
Every election season, the Merced County Association of Realtors organizes a series of forums to find out where the candidates stand on the issues.
Tired…
Espinosa seeks bold, innovative solutions to meet the needs of all students, families
Editor's Note: Here we take a look at candidate Jessee Espinosa who is running for the Area 2 seat on the Merced City School District's Board of Education against Tsia Xiong.
Jessee Espinosa grew up in a Merced family with deep roots in the community, and he is following a pathway to success through student advocacy, active community…
School board parent advocates for accountability,…
Editor's Note: Here we take a look at candidate Tsia Xiong who is running for the Area 2 seat on the Merced City School District's Board of Education…
Olivarez-Kidwell seeks MCSD board seat to give voice to all…
Editor's Note: Here we take a look at candidate Birdi Olvarez-Kidwell who is running for the Area 4 seat on the Merced City School District's Board of…
Langdon seeks re-election to Merced City School District board to continue teamwork for positive change
Editor's Note: Here we take a look at incumbent candidate Emily Langdon who is running for re-election in the race for the Area 4 seat on the Merced City School District (MCSD) Board of Education. Her challenger is Birdi Olivarez-Kidwell.
Emily Langdon is a parent and longtime educator with an impressive amount of experience in…
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