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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…

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…

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…

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…