Merced welcomes new police chief with swearing-in event at City Hall
Steven Stanfield was sworn-in as Merced’s new police chief during a ceremony on Monday at City Hall with local leaders, law enforcement officers, family members and friends.
After taking the reins from Interim Chief Craig Gundlach, Stanfield made a pledge to outgoing City Manager Stephanie Dietz — who hired the new chief after an extensive,…
Iron Maiden to headline Aftershock 2024
The Aftershock music festival in Sacramento is about to detonate the stage in 2024 with the announcement of Iron Maiden as a headliner show
Stay tuned for…
Judge moves to Modesto after short stint in Merced
Six weeks after being sworn in as a judge of the Merced County Superior Court, David Hood has been appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to serve as a judge in…
Amtrak San Joaquins to run special trains to Allensworth
Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park is holding a celebratory “re-dedication” event on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In partnership, Amtrak San Joaquins has scheduled a special stop at the park for multiple trains, bookable at a 50 percent discount rate to bring travelers to the historically significant Colonel…
Merced County to receive $3.5 Million for Franklin-Beachwood…
Supported by legislative efforts of Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria during the 2023-2024 State Budget process, Merced County is slated to receive $3.5 million in…
County Budget Is Sustainable, Conservative, Cautiously…
Last Tuesday along with my colleagues on the Board of Supervisors we approved the final budget for
2023-2024.
This is a $1.17 billion budget. Of the…
Merced names new chief of police
Merced City Manager Stephanie Dietz announce Tuesday morning the appointment of Steven Stanfield as the new Chief of Police, effective Oct. 30.
"Chief Stanfield brings a wealth of experience, dedication, and leadership to the position, ensuring the safety and security of our community," a press release stated.
Stanfield has an…
City Council refines policy on housing developments
The Merced City Council voted to reduce the city’s affordable unit production requirement for residential developments in new annexation areas, and also created…
Board of Supervisors approves $1.17 billion budget
By John Miller & Jonathan Whitaker
The Merced County Board of Supervisors unanimously gave a final thumbs up to a record $1.7 billion budget for fiscal…
Superintendent search mired in division, seen as ‘hot mess’
By BRITTANY MILLER
& JONATHAN WHITAKER
The search for the next superintendent of the Merced City School District (MCSD) — the largest K-8 education system in the region — has taken a dive into deep controversy with scathing criticisms voiced by teachers and residents, combined with intrigue about an eyebrow-raising survey that was…