Megan Goin, a trustee who ousted one of two Los Banos school board members ensnared in a bribery probe, resigned due to lack of affordable housing.
UC Merced chancellor Leland steps down
Dorothy Leland, the third chancellor for the University of California, Merced, announced on Monday she was stepping down effective Aug. 15.
Suspected killer of Ethan Morse, ex-Merced DA’s son, identified
The suspected killer of Ethan Morse, son of ex-Merced DA Larry Morse, was identified as 26-year-old Dagoberto Penaloza by the Atwater Police.
Merced Supervisor Pareira launches re-election effort
Pareira, a farmer elected in 2016 over Gustine businessman Rich Ford, currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.