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Judge rules to not release sexually violent predator in Merced County
The predator, who was first convicted of sexual crimes in 1993, has been housed in a state hospital.
CHP returns stolen tiny home to owner
Officers located the “pint-sized abode” after it was reported stolen.
Dos Palos-Oro Loma Joint Unified School District completes major energy upgrades
The district has received grants to cover the upgrades, which should provide significant energy savings.
UC Merced receives final approval for new medical education building
UC Regents have cleared a path for the newest University of California campus to open a facility to boost the medical ranks.
Kashians give major donation to UC Merced’s medical education program
The developer behind Fresno's River Park and Fancher Creek has made a hefty donation to the university's medical program.
Rail service from Port of Los Angeles to Merced County gets launch date
Central Valley farmers looking to export their goods across the world will have easier access to do so by the end of the decade.
Merced appoints Scott McBride as next city manager
After an extensive search, the Merced City Council has decided to promote a current city employee to lead Merced’s day-to-day affairs.
Merced voters submit signatures for public safety tax renewal
While an effort to renew Measure C was shot down by the Merced City Council last year, a community group gathered more than enough signatures to place it on next year’s ballot.
Caballero, Soria secure $120 million for Merced County
The hefty sum was an under-the-radar win for Valley communities pummeled by flooding this winter.
UC Merced receives eye-popping, seven-figure gift for scholarship fund
The contribution to the university's fundraising campaign came via anonymous donor.
