Library supporters urge supervisors to spare institution from budget cuts
Advocates for the Merced County Library system are raising their voices due to concerns of budget cuts — and even the idea of closing branch libraries.
Five speakers showed up for the public comment portion of the most recent Board of Supervisors meeting on Aug. 22 with some surprising apprehension, even though defense of the library during the…
Supporting local businesses, Rep. Duarte visits Hilmar…
Rep. John Duarte, who represents Merced County in the 13th Congressional District, recently visited the Hilmar Cheese Company in Hilmar.
“As a voice for the…
County Fair receives $5 million from state ag agency
By WALSH, CASSADY & WALSH
Merced County Fair directors Vicky Banaga, Mark Erreca, Kim Rogina, and Carol Sartori-Silva, along with Fair CEO…
Dignity offers local Girl Scouts hands-on look at medical field
Local Girl Scouts under troop leader Hope Meza — all with varying levels of interest in the medical field — were offered a fun and informative look at what types of jobs and responsibilities are found in medicine, with Dignity Health Medical Group’s recent “Teddy Bear Clinic” in Merced.
The Scouts were divided into two different…
Universal Studios Hollywood reveals lineup for Halloween…
This year’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood completes its 2023 line-up with the demonic “Evil Dead Rise” and frightening…
Atwater City Council votes to extend city manager’s contract
Atwater City Council members voted to extend the employment contract of their city manager on Monday night during a meeting marked by sharp…
Merced College enrollment rebounds as new academic year begins
Merced College enrollments are on the rise.
Like most community colleges throughout the state, Merced College saw significant enrollment decline during the COVID-19 pandemic; that tide has turned. After a slight uptick in Fall 2022 and a record-high count in Summer 2023, Merced College is entering the 2023-24 year with its highest student…
Planada toasts reopening of community gathering place
The Community Center at Houlihan Park in Planada was pretty much at the epicenter of the disastrous flooding last January.
The well-used…
Atwater trio experience Maui fire
It was supposed to be a memorable summer vacation in a tropical paradise to celebrate an exciting new chapter of life.
But it ended up being a…
Rep. Duarte Applauds Accord To Keep Madera Hospital Open
Representative John Duarte is praising the provisional management agreement between Madera Community Hospital and Adventist Health, a company that is set to manage the hospital following the approval of a non-binding Letter of Intent.
"This collaboration ensures that working families in the valley will continue to receive the medical attention…