Rep. Duarte Applauds Accord To Keep Madera Hospital Open
Representative John Duarte is praising the provisional management agreement between Madera Community Hospital and Adventist Health, a company that is set to manage the hospital following the approval of a non-binding Letter of Intent.
"This collaboration ensures that working families in the valley will continue to receive the medical attention…
County Leaders Break Ground On New Dos Palos Park Center
Merced County officials joined Senator Anna Caballero to officially break ground on the renovation of the Del Hale Hall Community Center at…
Adam Gray announces new run for U.S. Congress
Former State Assembly member Adam Gray of Merced on Wednesday announced his candidacy for the 13th Congressional District, setting up a rematch against John…
Downtown owners vote for improvement district
Downtown Merced is on its way to having what is known as a Property Based Business Improvement District or “PBID” — a strategy that a majority of City Council members and local supporters believe will transform Main Street and its surroundings into the envy of other valley destinations.
Downtown property owners faced a vote over…
Sheriff warns of dire need to increase staffing levels
By DOANE YAWGER
& JONATHAN WHITAKER
With the District Attorney by his side, Sheriff Vern Warnke paid a visit to the Merced County Board of…
Mayor’s Ball promises to be inspirational night
The Mayor’s Ball in Merced is growing to be quite the social and community event — the place to be, if you will.
The 2023 edition is set for the evening…
Campaign talk starts to simmer months before March 5 primary
By John Miller & Jonathan Whitaker
And so it begins.
Local voters are beginning to hear the familiar sounds of political rhetoric as local and regional candidates start to gear up for California’s Presidential Primary Election on March 5.
State Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria, a Fresno Democrat, announced her re-election…
Fire Chief Parker: ‘Demands for service are increasing’
Every year Merced Fire Department personnel respond to more than 12,000 emergency calls and Fire Chief Derek Parker is sure those numbers will increase in…
When the sheriff speaks about safety, local residents listen
Sheriff Vern Warnke is often asked to speak for service clubs in Merced County. It's part of his job to inform the public.
Be prepared, as he is a “No…
Did You Know?
Nicole Moradzadeh, an El Capitan High School student, won this year’s Congressional Art Competition.
Her artwork titled “Give Thanks” highlights the hardworking families who are the foundation of California’s Central Valley.
Congressman John Duarte, who made the selection, honored here on the floor of the House of…