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A different housing crisis: UC Merced seeks Fall start delay over student apartment crunch
More than 1,000 students at the University of California, Merced are still hunting for a place to live ahead of a return-to-campus following the coronavirus pandemic.
Can I visit a relative in the hospital? Here’s how Valley hospitals handle visitors.
State public health officials are requiring visitors to provide proof of vaccination or of a negative COVID test. But each hospital has its own rules beyond that. Here's a look.
Merced shoots down rental housing inspection program
A proposal to beef up rental property check-ups, fees, and punitive fines was rejected following outcry from Merced residents that the policy was ineffective.
Costa gives Padilla first-hand look at Valley’s complex water needs
Alex Padilla, who was a frequent flyer in the San Joaquin Valley as California's Secretary of State, made his debut Senatorial swing through the region as a reintroduction of sorts.
Merced slashes taxes on cannabis operations
Three years after authorizing taxes on marijuana sales and cultivation, the City of Merced brought out its red pen to cut tax rates.
This Merced school district is the first to drop some mask requirements
The announcement arrives on the heels of the CDC's change of tone on mask-wearing for fully-vaccinated Americans.
Costa pushes for Valley infrastructure upgrades, career training
Does the Fresno Democrat have a favorite project for the central San Joaquin Valley? “No. That would be like trying to pick your favorite child."
Valley gas prices jump to near $4 per gallon as travel picks up
Valley drivers are feeling the squeeze at the gas pump. Just how bad is it in your city? Click to see the prices from today versus 2020.
“Data dump” error held Merced Co. behind in Calif.’s reopening
A trove of testing data held by a laboratory is being blamed for Merced County's lengthy delay in advancing in Gov. Gavin Newsom's tiered reopening scheme.
Merced City School District superintendent faces sexual harassment allegations
The allegations against Rogers include demeaning comments, unwanted touching, and unwanted sexual advances.
