Westside supervisors race shows disparity in campaign contributions
In the elections race for the Merced County Board of Supervisors District 5 seat, incumbent Scott Silveira has raised nearly 40 times in contributions as has his opponent, Miguel Alejandre.
Through May, Silveira has raised $123,150 compared with Alejandre’s $3,215.
While Silveira has gathered his campaign contributions from…
Now is the time for local voters to send in their election…
Nearly 10,000 ballots have been voted and returned to the Merced County Elections Office for the June 2 Statewide Direct Primary, according to Mel…
McDaniel, Lara face off in Atwater debate
Creating jobs, improving roads and transportation, building affordable housing, and strategies to assist the homeless were some of the topics voters…
DuPont targets cost of living, policy reform in Senate race
Darin DuPont is a rising star on the Central Valley political scene.
The 30-year-old member of the Merced City Council and lawyer by trade has been a standout voice on the local dais — often providing strong, evidence-based arguments and clear directions that result in successful motions.
During recent discussions about the High…
Lopez cites 35 years of experience in education
With a career spanning 35 years in local schools and leadership positions, Richard Lopez is poised to take the reins of the Merced County Office of…
Murphy pursues golden opportunity to take a stand for…
They call it District 27, and geographically, it's about 95 percent of Merced County.
It's in Madera County, west Madera and Chowchilla. It's the…
Boyenga offers depth of experience in education
In this intense, competitive world of local politics, meeting Ana Boyenga is like a breath of fresh air.
There's a warm, friendly, even bubbly nature about this candidate.
"Approachable" might be the best description.
And then, a single question will unleash a torrent of knowledge and understanding, proving she has arrived…
Alejandre calls for more jobs, transparency, representation
Miguel Alejandre is an ambitious Los Banos businessman who owns five gym and wellness locations across the region.
At 31, he has tasted success,…
Lara: ‘Voters in District 3 want answers, new…
Eight months after he first announced his candidacy for the District 3 seat on the Merced County Board of Supervisors, Luis Lara is in the final…
McDaniel says he’s delivering progress for local residents
The Merced County Board of Supervisors, and the county executive officer, begin 2026 with a goal of bridging the gap between government and local residents by "telling our story more effectively."
So it was only fitting last month when Board Chairman Daron McDaniel gave an opening address during the first-ever State of the County event…