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, …
Olivarez-Kidwell seeks MCSD board seat to give voice to all…
Editor's Note: Here we take a look at candidate Birdi Olvarez-Kidwell who is running for the Area 4 seat on the Merced City School District's Board of…
Langdon seeks re-election to Merced City School District…
Editor's Note: Here we take a look at incumbent candidate Emily Langdon who is running for re-election in the race for the Area 4 seat on the Merced City…
Merced County Moves To Less Restrictive ‘Red’ Tier
The Merced County Department of Public Health is pleased to announce that Merced County has met the criteria and has progressed to a less restricted tier Red (Substantial) from the more restricted tier Purple (Widespread).
Under the red tier, some non-essential indoor businesses will be allowed to resume operations.
The businesses…
Atwater Experiences Tense But Peaceful Day Of Many Views
Hundreds of law enforcement advocates, Trump supporters, members of the Proud Boys and Freedom Angels, and other groups made their way to Bellevue…
Health experts: County is about two weeks away from better…
Just this week, Merced County met the governor’s metrics for transition to an improved next stage in the fight to stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in…
El Capitan Hotel Reemerges With Modern Splendor
A magnificent new exterior of the historic El Capitan Hotel was revealed this week in downtown Merced.
The building at the corner of Main and M streets has been undergoing a $15 million renovation — part of a trio of restoration projects within a block’s distance, including the recently opened apartment complex, The Tioga, and The…
Local region on verge of entering ‘red’ in war on virus
Merced County’s transition from the state’s most restrictive COVID-19 “purple” status to an improved “red” tier is imminent, local health officials say.
The…
UC Merced enters ‘Top 100’ after 2020 Project completion
This week, UC Merced made the top 100 of U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of the top national universities — placing 97th overall and 40th among…
Martinez: ‘I bring to Merced real experience, real results’
Editor’s Note: Jeremy Martinez is running for the District 5 seat on the Merced City Council in the Nov. 3 election. He is facing candidate Sarah Boyle. The square-shaped District 5 is located in southwest / central Merced, bordered in the north by West Yosemite Avenue, G Street to the east, down south to Bear Creek and across to Highway 59.…