Water rights upheld in case against Water Board
All senior water-right holders across California – which includes Merced Irrigation District – won a significant court victory recently.
The 6th District Court of Appeals last week ruled in favor of a group of public agencies serving both municipal and agricultural water supplies. The agencies had challenged the State Water Resources Control…
Leaders give nod to north Merced housing plan after initial…
The Branford Point project — concerning some 50 acres of mixed-use housing and commercial development in the city’s future annexation zone near UC Merced —…
Elections chief touts preparedness
“Make a plan.”
That’s the advice from Darlene Ingersoll, the Merced County Registrar of Voters, who is leading the effort to organize the general election…
Steed puts public safety at forefront in District 4 race
It is not like Casey Steed is new to politics; he has had his own radio show for almost 10 years, and any topic goes on his show.
Now he has decided to get more involved in Merced’s local political scene as a candidate for the open District 4 seat on the City Council. The district is located east of G Street and extends north from the Bear…
De Anda returns for Dist. 2 race to bring civility back to…
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…
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.
The “black tie” event attracted some 250 special guests who helped raise $20,000 for the D Street Shelter, the local American Legion and several other area non-profits in the community. The…
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…
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 has served in the position on a contract basis since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in April 2020, when interim officer Kenneth Bird left the position after serving for less than…