Local Stars, Rotary Supporters Show up for Shrimp Feed
A diverse crowd of Merced Sunrise Rotary supporters gathered for the club’s incredible 29th annual Bob Hobbs Memorial Shrimp Feed 2018 at the Pavilion building inside the Merced County Fairgrounds last Saturday.
Mountains of shrimp, a dessert auction, and a live auction helped raise funds for Sunrise Rotary causes, including the fight to…
Toastmasters Sends Top Local Speakers to State Meet
The Toastmasters International, Division F / District 33, spring speech contests were held recently in Livingston at the campus of Foster Farms. With the…
El Cap’s Thomas Takes Step Toward Making Team U.S.A.
El Capitan High School freshman Water Polo player, Kendall Thomas, recently competed in the annual Olympic Development Program’s National Championship…
Roberts named ‘Woman of Year’ in 21st Assembly District
Lillian Roberts of Merced was honored this week as the Woman of the Year from the 21st Assembly District by the California State Assembly during a ceremony at the State Capitol in Sacramento.
Assemblymember Adam Gray nominated Roberts, who has been a local leader in the area of education and civil rights for half a century or more.
She was…
State Almond Alliance Names Elaine Trevino as President/CEO
After an extensive and thorough executive search, the Almond Alliance of California (AAC) has named Elaine Trevino as its new President and CEO.
Local Merced…
Workshop: How Veterans Benefits Might Help Pay Senior Care…
She’s the daughter of a U.S. Army veteran who served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and one of her children is serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. For…
Ladies Out Promotin’ Derby Night
Cathie Lancaster and Nancy Young-Bergman were talking up the upcoming 2018 CASA Derby Night during a presentation at City Hall in front of Merced leaders recently.
Lancaster, the executive director of the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Merced County; and Young-Bergman, a longtime supporter; spoke passionately about the need to…
MID recognized for Strong Financial Management
Merced Irrigation District has again received top national recognition for exceeding the principles of financial reporting and transparency as a public agency.…
Cinderella’s Closet Opens for Local Teens
The annual Cinderella’s Closet in Merced opened last Sunday for the day. There were more than 400 dresses in stock at the time, and an hour before the…
District Attorney Morse Hosts Fundraiser with Supporters
District Attorney Larry Morse met with a big crowd of supporters last week during a campaign fundraiser at the Italo American Lodge in Merced.
The event served as an update of progress made over the past four years to make Merced County a better, safer place.
Morse gave updates on the Violence Interruption/Prevention Emergency Response or…