Christmas joy fills historic County Courthouse
The 38th annual Christmas Open House at the Courthouse Museum in downtown Merced was a joyous and crowded affair, topped off with holiday cheer, more than 80 decorated community trees, and local musical talent.
Visitors were treated to eggnog and cookies, and performances by the Central Presbyterian Church Handbell Choir, Our Lady…
Merced’s City Council welcomes new members
Merced Mayor Matthew Serratto has spent half of his term in office leading a City Council — marked by some strong personalities — through some…
Local hospitals see spike in flu, infant respiratory viruses
Merced hospitals are experiencing an unusually high number of patients with the flu and respiratory viruses this fall.
The emergency waiting room at Mercy…
Two new Republicans to represent region
Two new Republicans are now in the local political scene as they start to represent Merced County in Washington and Sacramento.
Late last week, farmer and businessman John Duarte declared victory in California’s 13th Congressional District, which contains much of the middle-to-lower Central Valley area.
And on Monday, newly elected State…
Frankincense Found In Mexico, Not Far From Us
Who has not heard about the Three Wise Men who visited the Christ child in Bethlehem bringing gifts of "Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh"?
Not far from our…
Merced College employees learning to ‘Reset, Reconnect,…
By LUCIANA CHAVEZ
Merced College News
Almost everyone on the planet, to avoid the coronavirus, spent two years learning to avoid other humans.…
Report: Investing in Merced College benefits students, taxpayers alike
Merced College creates wealth for its students, retains wealth for its community, and represents a worthwhile investment for taxpayers, according to an economic impact report released earlier this year.
According to the report, through direct operational expenditures like employee wages and the purchase of goods and services, plus other benefits…
Campaign targets food benefit problems among ex-inmates
A new campaign by statewide non-profits is setting out to fix a loophole in California’s food stamp benefits program.
The Thriving Transitions campaign was…
Don’t miss annual Christmas Open House at Courthouse Museum
Everybody is invited to experience the 38th annual Christmas Open House at the Courthouse Museum on Sunday, Dec. 4, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The museum’s…
Brooks recognized for 50-year Academy of Nutrition membership
Local Registered Dietitian, Mary Villalta Brooks, has been recognized as a member for 50 continuous years of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world’s largest organization of nutrition experts.
Mary attended the 50-year membership celebration during the national convention in Orlando, Florida, in October.
Seventy eight 50-year…