De Anda returns for Dist. 2 race to bring civility back to Merced City Council
The race for the District 2 seat on the Merced City Council, and the big chunk of South Merced that comes with it, officially became a two-person competition recently as former Merced Mayor Mike Murphy gave his blessing to Ronnie De Anda, a long-time resident who is now throwing his hat in the ring for a second time.
“This year we’re going…
McCutchen seeks positive change in run for MCSD board
A southside native has joined the list of candidates throwing their hats in the ring for Merced City School Board.
Beatrice McCutchen is running for the…
Mayor Serratto enjoys spotlight at fundraising event
Merced Mayor Matthew Serratto was the center of attention at the Mayor’s Ball last Friday Aug. 26 at Ravello’s Restaurant in downtown Merced.…
Merced should not give up on planned police station site
The City Council is in negotiations to sell the site of the new police headquarters. This is a profound mistake that will reduce public safety, increase costs, and divide the city regarding police-community relations.
For 20 years, the prior city councils have recognized a serious need for a new police station, planned for it and purchased…
Dist. 6 hopeful Xiong hoping to create change on City…
If elected, Fue Xiong would become the youngest member of the Merced City Council. He is vying for the District 6 seat as a challenger to incumbent City…
Dr. Sandoval returns as County Health Officer
Merced County supervisors voted to re-hire Dr. Salvador Sandoval as County Health Officer on a permanent basis during Tuesday’s regular meeting.
Sandoval…
Brooks begins re-election bid for Area 3 seat on MCSD board
When Allen Brooks won a special election last year to fill a vacated seat on the Board of Education for the Merced City School District (MCSD), he said his mission was to help provide all local children with an equitable education, and to be a voice for the people.
Among his main concerns were improving literacy and the way reading and…
Returning students focus of Health Center Week
The main campus of Golden Valley Health Centers in south Merced was filled with the sound of music and children's laughter on Monday as…
Local political races take shape
Voter interest in the upcoming General Election in November is ramping up as many of the local races took shape this week with candidates emerging…
Councilman details stance on Measure C
Editor’s note: Merced City Councilman Fernando Echevarria provided Times Publisher John Derby with the following information outlining his stance on Measure C. During a recent meeting, a majority of the Council (four) voted in support of placing a Measure C renewal on the November ballot. Measure C is an existing half-cent sales tax that supports…