HUNKER DOWN!
This is a war between Us and the Coronavirus.
What we need is a battle cry because our town and the country is in a life-or-death struggle.
There is an old saying that is attributed to Red Necks, but will suit this situation very well, and it is: “Hunker Down.”
In most wars, we have had a battle cry to remind us of exactly…
Leaders Issue Wake-Up Call To Save Lives
County leaders — some visibly shaken by the grim predictions of how the coronavirus pandemic will take its toll on the region — made a forceful call…
Tips to avoid scams during coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has given rise to online scams and California residents must be prepared.
Americans including Alex Jones were told to stop…
It’s Official: Supervisor Espinoza re-elected to District 1 seat after close race, final vote tally
It’s official — District 1 Merced County Supervisor Rodrigo Espinoza has been re-elected for another four years after the closest local race of the March 3 Primary Election.
Espinoza won by just 86 votes over first-time challenger Sonia Alshami in the district that covers Le Grand, Planada, El Nido, South Merced, and Livingston. …
Merced restaurant gives away free meals for families in need…
The Los Panchos restaurant in Merced gave away free meals to individuals and families who lined up in cars --- like a drive-thru --- across the…
Merced County continues to insist no confirmed cases of…
NOTE TO READERS: According to reports in the daily Merced Sun-Star, a courtroom inside the Merced County Superior Court is being…
Dignity Health Offers Free Virtual Urgent Care Visits for Patients Experiencing COVID-19 Symptoms
Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center today announced the launch of a free virtual urgent care service, Virtual Care Anywhere, for anyone in our community experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of the new coronavirus. Virtual urgent care visits are being encouraged as an initial care option for anyone who would like to discuss…
Merced City Hall closing public counters after today
(City of Merced press release)
The City of Merced is closing City Hall and other City offices to the public at 5 p.m. today due to the coronavirus…
COVID-19 LOCAL UPDATE: Details revealed on testing
(County update, press release)
PLEASE NOTE: This is an evolving situation. More information will be distributed as it becomes available. For the…
City of Merced declares state of emergency
(City of Merced press release)
The City of Merced has declared a state of emergency due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. The action follows declarations by Merced County today, the President and an earlier declaration by the State of California.
The declaration gives the City:
Expanded access to personnel, equipment, and…
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