Los Banos Gives Substantial Pay Increase To Police Officers And Public Safety Personnel
The City of Los Banos has announced that it will provide significant pay increases of 10 to 17.5 percent to its sworn public safety personnel and all other full-time city employees.
Most of the raises are effective immediately, with a portion effective July 1. In addition, the city will provide lump sum bonuses to all full-time employees this…
Realtor gives back with ‘I Love Merced’ campaign
Local Realtor Tami Davidson has been marketing ‘I Love My Merced’ bumper stickers this year to promote the city and bring about some positive…
Yosemite National Park to suspend summer reservation system
The National Park Service (NPS) has announced that it would not require a Temporary Peak Hours vehicle reservation to enter Yosemite National Park in the…
Le Grand Elementary Robotics receives top award
The Le Grand Elementary School Robotics program competed in The Battle at the Nest, a First Lego League Challenge event tournament hosted by Buchanan High School and the Central Valley Robotics organization in Clovis on Saturday, Nov. 5.
Le Grand Elementary fielded two teams in the competition where schools display their knowledge and…
Frank Machado — Elegant Bull restaurant owner — dies at 91
The local community is mourning the loss of Frank Machado — the stalwart restaurateur behind Delhi’s Elegant Bull restaurant and one of the most…
Snapshot emerges of new leaders after election
Editor's Note: The following story has been updated to reflect election results released Thursday (Nov. 17).
The fate of a few races that were too…
Golden Valley grad earns FFA’s top award
Every year, the National FFA Organization meets to name a Star Farmer from among the thousands of students who participate in the organization’s agricultural programs across the nation.
This year that honor went to Golden Valley High School’s own Peter Bliss, who outcompeted three other finalists and took the top prize.
Bliss…
Water at center of dispute over Planada dairy expansion
Some residents in Planada are calling on county officials to block a proposed expansion of a dairy.
Merced County is currently in the process of deciding…
Merced students team up to support anti-drug campaign
Local students got out of the classroom and teamed up for a recent anti-drug awareness campaign.
Red Ribbon Week, which took place from Oct. 23 to…
Locals dance the night away during Salsa Night
Residents filled the streets on Downtown Merced on Thursday night to attend the final Mercado Night Market of 2022. The bimonthly event brings together more than 80 local vendors, live entertainment, dancing, food and more as part of the street fair. Each month's event also gives residents the opportunity to connect with a number of local…