Inaugural UC Merced Day Paints Capitol Bobcat Blue and Gold
UC Merced students, alumni, leaders and supporters were in Sacramento recently to advocate for full state funding for the University of California and to promote the unique opportunities and challenges that face the rapidly growing campus.
Chancellor Dorothy Leland led the group through the first “UC Merced Day” in Sacramento, a new biennial…
Valley Visit
State Assembly member Anna Caballero, a candidate for State Senate District 12 which includes Merced County, paid a campaign visit to Merced last week at the…
Farm Bureau Endorses Morse
At the April Merced County Farm Bureau Board of Directors meeting the Board voted to endorse Larry Morse II to serve as the Merced County District Attorney.…
Lopez Says it’s Time for an MCOE Game Changer
When Richard Lopez talks about his purpose in education, and his intent to become the new Merced County Superintendent of Schools, he likes to emphasize the word “ALL.”
He says he’s a “champion for ALL students.” He says he wants to improve “ALL schools.”
“Merced County needs a game changer,” Lopez says, “an innovator with a new set of…
Mayor Murphy Gets VIP Treatment as Cities Mark 25 Years Of…
Merced Mayor Mike Murphy is used to going to community events and speaking to crowds.
He gets recognized on Main Street all the time.
Sometimes…
Strong Showing at Mayor’s St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser
There was only more signs of growing support for Mayor Mike Murphy at his annual campaign fundraiser on St. Patrick’s Day at the Italo American Lodge in…
Rep. Denham Receives Three Awards
U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) has championed commonsense healthcare reforms to expand access to care in the Central Valley and last week was awarded with three separate awards recognizing his work in this area: the Central Valley Health Network’s 2018 “Champion Award,” National Association of Community Health Centers’ “Distinguished…
Leaders Rock Their Socks for Down Syndrome Day
Merced City Council member Kevin Blake wanted to honor and recognize his best friend’s daughter, Madi Ferreria, on World Down Syndrome Day, Wednesday, March…
Roberts named ‘Woman of Year’ in 21st Assembly District
Lillian Roberts of Merced was honored this week as the Woman of the Year from the 21st Assembly District by the California State Assembly during a ceremony at…
District Attorney Visits Capitol in Support of Young People
Merced County District Attorney Larry D. Morse II traveled to Sacramento recently to make an unusual request of elected officials: invest in kids today to prevent crime tomorrow.
Citing research and data, Morse made a strong case for increased investments in evidence-based solutions such as after-school programs, dropout prevention, and home…