Merced bracing for upcoming storm
The City of Merced is working to clear storm drains, fortify creek banks, and prepare for what is expected to be another major series of storms beginning Friday, March 9, and lasting over a week, according to forecasts.
In preparation, city officials have reactivated the Storm Information Webpage, online at CityOfMerced.org, to provide…
Council shifts to subsidize Local Housing Trust Fund plan
Just last summer, a slight 4-3 majority of the Merced City Council was not too keen on the creation of a Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) that would tap city…
Big Return To Stage For Weaver Arts Kids
After being on hiatus since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the well-known and beloved Weaver Arts program makes its return to the Merced Theatre this…
Former El Capitan High Leo President wins state recognition
Former El Capitan High School Leo Club President, Nasala Yang, was recognized as a “Leo of the Year” during the Lions Multiple District Four's Gala Dinner event in San Jose last weekend.
This annual event is the state-wide convention for the 15 districts comprising a total 730 Lions Clubs throughout California. It’s held in the Doubletree's…
Record number of students apply to UC Merced
By Patty Guerra
UC Merced Communications
UC Merced once again broke a record for the number of first-year applications the university…
Castle Air Museum to host Golf Tourney
The Castle Air Museum has announced the next edition of its popular Charity Golf Tournament to be held at the Madera Golf and Country Club on Saturday,…
Bicycles and Blossoms Highlight Downtown Scene
Cyclists from across the state gathered in the heart of Downtown Merced last weekend to put their athleticism to the test as part of the annual Original Merced Criterium cycling race.
Despite the cold February weather, the event filled out well over a half dozen race categories with some contests drawing as many as 60 racers onto…
Connie Simmons, native Mercedian, teacher’s aide, dies at 82
Connie (Chello) Susan Simmons, born on Feb. 25, 1940, in Merced, passed on Feb. 9, in Merced.
Born to Rose Romero Ortiz and Antonio Espinosa, she was the…
$4.2 million grant program to support artists in region
The Heartland Creative Corps intends to support art by individual artists and organizations in Merced, Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties with a $4.2 million…
Big Creek Lumber announces 3nd annual McCrary Family Scholarship
Big Creek Lumber will be offering the McCrary Family Scholarship for the third consecutive year. The scholarship was founded in 2021 to celebrate the company’s 75th year in business and was named after the McCrary family who have owned the business since it was founded in 1946. The scholarship helps fund the educations of graduating high…