Yosemite National Park to reopen this week
In accordance with guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state and local public health authorities, Yosemite National Park will continue to incrementally increase recreational access.
Beginning June 11, the park will open all the primary attractions to some extent and visitors will be able to…
UC alum Juan Sánchez Muñoz named UC Merced’s fourth…
The University of California Board of Regents approved today (May 20) Dr. Juan Sánchez Muñoz’s appointment as UC Merced’s fourth chancellor. Muñoz…
Health Department turns down High School District’s…
Alan Peterson, the superintendent of the Merced Union High School District, released a video on the district's Facebook site on Monday evening about…
UC Merced Virtual Commencement promises surprises for grads, families
(UC Merced release)
While the COVID-19 pandemic has altered many things this spring on the UC Merced campus — from classes and research to events — UC Merced is making sure the Class of 2020 has a forum to commemorate students’ achievements and successes.
UC Merced will host the University of California’s first-ever virtual…
Essential Workers May Be Eligible For Help Paying For Child…
(Merced County Office of Education)
Families who are considered part of the essential workforce and are currently working during the stay-at-home…
Merced College offers students free immigration legal…
The Merced Community College District has been selected to participate in a pilot project through a partnership with the California Department of…
Fresno State graduate program virtually supports those affected by autism
(Fresno State press release)
During the coronavirus situation, many families who have children or adults with autism spectrum disorder are facing the suspension of in-person schooling, day programs and essential services they are used to receiving.
Since 2009, graduate students in Fresno State’s Applied Behavior Analysis master’s…
Atwater Teen Providing Options For Those Who Have Few
Rishi Vanga, a junior at Buhach Colony High School, didn’t wait for his teachers’ “distance learning” plans to venture into an incredible and…
MCOE Launches ‘Distance Learning’ Website For…
Merced County schools have transitioned from in-person instruction at school sites to distance learning to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and the…
Merced County Library suspends curb-side pickup
In response to the most recent Health Order from the Merced County Public Health Officer, the Merced County Library has ended its “Curb Side Pick-Up” program in order to further encourage people to stay at home and limit public contact.
However, there are several online library services that will continue to be available to the…
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