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Construction begins on jail expansion

It’s been a long time coming. Or as the chair of the Merced County Board of Supervisors, Scott Siveira, says: “It’s a shining example of what you can get done when you have a commitment to your sheriff, your Sheriff’s Department, and law enforcement.” Merced County leaders officially broke ground Tuesday on the long-awaited…

Big-hearted Mayor’s Ball overflows with elegance

Some 300 distinguished local residents — all dressed to the nines — attended the second annual Mayor’s Ball last Saturday at Vista Ranch.  The charitable, black-tie event, hosted by the Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, celebrated the community contributions of Mayor Matthew Serratto, as well as raised money for two local…

Big-hearted Mayor’s Ball overflows with elegance

Some 300 distinguished local residents — all dressed to the nines — attended the second annual Mayor’s Ball last Saturday at Vista Ranch. The charitable, black-tie event, hosted by the Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, celebrated the community contributions of Mayor Matthew Serratto, as well as raised money for two local…