Merced Council to request A.G. for investigation into Police Dept.
In a stunning new development that puts a spotlight on the city’s public safety apparatus, the Merced City Council has directed city staff to send a letter to California’s Office of the Attorney General asking for a probe into the Merced Police Department’s “patterns and practices, systemic issues, and internal policies that impact staff and the…
Emergency dispatchers call for ‘fair pay’
Have you ever called the police to report something, only to wait on hold and hang up out of frustration? In Merced County, chances are the person on the other…
California steps up efforts to stem violence against Native…
Feather Alert – a public notification tool to combat an all too deadly epidemic – missing and murdered indigenous people — will be available in January to help…
County leaders sworn in at Courthouse
It was standing room only at the Merced County Courthouse Museum on Tuesday as the Board of Supervisors held a special meeting inside the historic building.
Chairman Lloyd Pareira directed the meeting from the courtroom bench that was used by judges as far back as 1875, while the rest of the board sat in front. They were all…
Unity Bar Association gathers in Merced with supporters
Merced County's new Unity Bar Association gathered at the Mainzer in downtown Merced on Dec. 1 to celebrate progress in the legal profession.…
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…
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 tough debates, and more than a few raucous meetings, over things like COVID relief spending, public safety funding, and affordable housing efforts.
During ceremonies at City Hall on Monday…
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…
City considers park growth, partnership to build homes
The post-election Merced City Council meeting on Monday night was a feel-good affair with leaders approving a variety of state grants to support Police…
Election Update: Merced County poised to certify election results
Merced County’s Registrar of Voters is on its way to certifying the Nov. 8 election this week.
Here are the updated counts for some closely watched races as of Wednesday morning.
Challenger Fue Xiong is up by 157 votes, or 52.19 percent of the vote, over incumbent Delray Shelton for the District 6 seat on the Merced City Council.…
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