Merced County News — The Merced County Times Newspaper
Jan 17, 2025 · Providing local, award-winning, coverage of Merced County news to residents living in the Central Valley and surrounding areas since 1964.
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Cassandra Valdez — a 25-year-old Merced native with a passion for agriculture — has been crowned Miss Merced County 2025. Valdez took the top honor at the 49th annual Miss Merced County Scholarship Program that was held Jan. 11 at Buhach Colony High School in Atwater.
City sets forth study sessions for rezoning to support housing
6 days ago · The City of Merced is poised to host a series of public study sessions and meetings as officials consider rezoning 29 land parcels that are located throughout the municipality and in every council district. These parcels — amounting to approximately 110 acres — are mostly vacant and currently ...
Around Town — Merced County Times Newspaper
Jan 5, 2023 · Doesn’t it seem like there’s more “street food” around town than ever before? Take any community in Merced County, and you’re bound to see a few, if not several, food stands in empty spaces near busy roads and intersections.
Relentless Rain Wreaks Havoc On Residents - Merced County Times
Jan 11, 2023 · STORY UPDATE: JAN 10 / 7 P.M. Evacuation Orders are still in effect for the following streets: • W. North Bear Creek Drive • La Cresenta Ave • La Palma Ave • La Mirada Drive • Corona Court • Mariette Ave • Portola Way • Madrid Ave • StoneyBrook Ave • Dry Creekside Drive […]
Martinez says he’s prepared to lead Merced in new direction
Sep 19, 2024 · Anthony Martinez. Anthony Levi Martinez has tasted the sweetness of success, confronted the challenges of roadblocks and opposition, and dealt with the bitterness of a loss — all on a career path that has included teaching kids in school, coaching young players in football and baseball, and serving as a locally elected leader.
Residents mull what went wrong after fire destroys historic landmark
Dec 6, 2024 · Residents mull what went wrong after fire destroys historic landmark Blaze guts county’s first high school, former library building along M Street
Ballot counting continues after heavy turnout in local elections
Nov 14, 2024 · M ore than 84,000 ballots were cast by Merced County voters in the Nov. 5 General Election, according to the local Elections Department. As of the Times press deadline on Wednesday morning, approximately 55 percent of those ballots were counted and reported; however, a major update was expected on Thursday evening, Nov. 14.
Mayor celebrates big lead, others eye thin margins
Nov 7, 2024 · By JOHN MILLER & JONATHAN WHITAKER. Election Night in Merced was marked by long, last-minute lines at voting centers, oh-so-close vote margins in some races, and overall excitement in the air.
City leaders recognize community’s top volunteers
Apr 21, 2024 · Merced City Council members took time this week to step off the leadership dais and shake the hands of their chosen Volunteers of the Year for 2024.