Candidate decries process to hire city manager; mayor touts robust search
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 manager.
“The City Council is taking actions to fill the city manager's position through a process that is a disservice to the citizens of Merced, that disrespects the new City Council that…
Future of Atwater’s Veterans Memorial Building up in air
Just last year, things were looking up for the Veterans Memorial Building in Atwater.
The Merced County Board of Supervisors — with the help of…
Purple Heart, memorabilia returned to family after VFW post…
Philip Bettencourt held a Purple Heart medal in one hand, and a portrait of his great-great uncle in the other.
“I’m glad this part of my family history…
Merced County Elections Update
(UPDATE FROM MERCED COUNTY ELECTIONS)
The Elections Office again continued the canvass process of the Presidential General Election. Signature verification processes on Vote By Mail (VBM) envelopes received on election day was completed on thousands of ballot envelopes today.
Voter turnout now looks to be at least 77%,…
Merced County Election Update: Thousands of ballots still…
Editor's Note: The following is an update from the Merced County Registrar of Voters, Barbara Levey
Today, Nov. 4, the Elections…
County remains in red; County health officials concerned…
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…
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 areas and lasting impact for all residents.
The City Council is considering the most recent annexation proposals, the process in which they are developed and reviewed, and the big question…
Wife of late Castle Commander makes $1 million gift to…
Local rancher Susie Downey, on behalf of herself and her late husband Russell Downey, is donating $1 million to Merced College to support student success…
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…
County enters ‘red tier’ status; schools ready for in-person classes
Merced County this week progressed to a less-restricted “red tier” in the statewide monitoring of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The much-anticipated move has opened the doors to in-person learning at local schools starting as soon as next week in some cases, and more expected in early November — if the COVID data remains stable.
Under the red tier, …