Chief Parker explains how flood hit Merced
What happened?
Fire Chief Derek Parker answered the question at Tuesday night’s Merced City Council meeting, .
He said Bear Creek flows reached 26.25 feet, and water overtopped in several locations. Meanwhile, localize flooding due to prolonged thunderstorms compounded the city’s drainage systems, causing issues citywide. There was also some…
Former city manager reflects on role in local government
When Greg Wellman showed up at City Hall meeting in Los Banos last summer, he was firmly convinced he wasn’t going to stay long.
Members of the Los Banos…
New District Attorney Takes Oath Of Office
The two most powerful people in Merced County’s law enforcement community — newly-elected District Attorney Nicole Silveira and re-elected Sheriff…
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…