Five new things coming to Yosemite / Mariposa County
In a destination as timeless as Yosemite / Mariposa County, it may seem on the surface that there wouldn’t be too much new to expect for returning visitors in 2023. But just like the landscape, Yosemite is ever-changing and always provides something new to experience.
2023 will bring a new glamping location and an old meets new…
Local powerlifters receive honors for national, world…
They may not receive widespread recognition outside their sporting world, but local athletes Judy Oberlander of Atwater, and Kimberly Brown of…
Groups can request to fly flags above Bob Hart Square this…
Members of the Merced City Council — including three new elected members — plan to meet with residents in a series of town hall-style meetings to start the new…
Exploring the San Luis National Wildlife Refuge
The San Luis Refuge Complex is composed of the San Luis NWR, Merced NWR (10,200 acres) the San Joaquin River (NWR) (7,500 acres) and the Grasslands Wildlife Management area (WMA).
The Grasslands area is unique because it is composed entirely of privately owned lands held in conservation easements. These areas consist of nearly…
Monarch count surpasses 300,000 butterflies, so far
While preliminary, more than 300,000 monarch butterflies have been reported across 183 overwintering sites in California for The Xerces Society's Western…
‘A Christmas Adventure’ Returns For 22nd Annual Production
A/BC Productions dazzled audiences with theatrical skills and holiday spirit during the 22nd annual performance of “A Christmas Adventure” at the…
Ground Tilled For UC Merced’s New Smart Farm Development
By PATTY GUERRA,
UC Merced News
Land has been tilled at UC Merced’s smart farm, the first physical step in developing the state-of-the-art project.
“Even though it’s just a blank field, we have overcome some pretty big obstacles to be where we are today,” said Danny Royer, Experimental Smart Farm coordinator for the university. He…
County names Runyon new agricultural commissioner
Merced County is getting a new agricultural commissioner.
Sean S. Runyon will serve in the position starting Jan. 2, receiving an annual salary…
A look inside the Merced National Wildlife Refuge
One of the benefits of living in Merced County is our access to wildlife refuges and wetlands that are located on the Pacific Flyway – which is the major…
Grant funding on way for Gateway mural project
The Merced City Council has approved acceptance of $850,000 in grant funding to support the installation of gateway monuments on various state routes and $350,000 in grant funding to support the installation of murals on various state highway structures in the City of Merced.
“This project, funded by Governor Gavin Newsom’s…