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After a high school rally lap dance went viral, we now know what went on behind the scenes - The Merced FOCUS
After a high school rally lap dance went viral, we now know what went on behind the scenes The Merced FOCUS
Published on 26 July 2025 | 12:15 am
Food trucks are expanding in Merced. This is what it costs to run one - AOL.com
Food trucks are expanding in Merced. This is what it costs to run one AOL.com
Published on 25 July 2025 | 11:03 pm
California mother, 8-month-old daughter missing for over a week, last seen in Merced County - CBS News
California mother, 8-month-old daughter missing for over a week, last seen in Merced County CBS News
Published on 25 July 2025 | 10:12 pm
Deputy strikes Georgia detainee more than 20 times with fists and knees, feds say - Merced Sun-Star
Deputy strikes Georgia detainee more than 20 times with fists and knees, feds say Merced Sun-Star
Published on 25 July 2025 | 8:18 pm
Alleged Modesto bank robber arrested in Merced. Here’s what we know - Modesto Bee
Alleged Modesto bank robber arrested in Merced. Here’s what we know Modesto Bee
Published on 25 July 2025 | 7:50 pm
Alleged Modesto bank robber arrested in Merced. Here’s what we know - Merced Sun-Star
Alleged Modesto bank robber arrested in Merced. Here’s what we know Merced Sun-Star
Published on 25 July 2025 | 7:50 pm
Excuse Me, But Where's My Hawkgirl Movie After Isabela Merced's Scene-Stealing Performance In Superman? - MSN
Published on 25 July 2025 | 7:27 pm
Excuse Me, But Where's My Hawkgirl Movie After Isabela Merced's Scene-Stealing Performance In Superman? - Cinemablend
Excuse Me, But Where's My Hawkgirl Movie After Isabela Merced's Scene-Stealing Performance In Superman? Cinemablend
Published on 25 July 2025 | 5:01 pm
Food trucks are expanding in Merced. This is what it costs to run one - Merced Sun-Star
Food trucks are expanding in Merced. This is what it costs to run one Merced Sun-Star
Published on 25 July 2025 | 4:36 pm
Merced County Employees returns 10.7% for fiscal year 2025 - Pensions & Investments
Merced County Employees returns 10.7% for fiscal year 2025 Pensions & Investments
Published on 25 July 2025 | 3:22 pm
Nostalgic Merced Mall sign taken down as renovations begin - ABC30 Fresno
Nostalgic Merced Mall sign taken down as renovations begin ABC30 Fresno
Published on 25 July 2025 | 2:38 pm
Cal Fire to open new training facility at former Castle Air Force Base - Lake County News,California
Cal Fire to open new training facility at former Castle Air Force Base Lake County News,California
Published on 25 July 2025 | 9:40 am
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on July 24 - Merced Sun-Star
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on July 24 Merced Sun-Star
Published on 25 July 2025 | 7:46 am
CalFire opens new training center in Merced County to boost statewide fire protection - kmph.com
CalFire opens new training center in Merced County to boost statewide fire protection kmph.com
Published on 25 July 2025 | 1:26 am
UPDATE: Thunderstorms with quarter-sized hail and damaging winds in Siskiyou County Thursday - Merced Sun-Star
UPDATE: Thunderstorms with quarter-sized hail and damaging winds in Siskiyou County Thursday Merced Sun-Star
Published on 25 July 2025 | 1:15 am
UPDATE: Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail in Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra counties - Merced Sun-Star
UPDATE: Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail in Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra counties Merced Sun-Star
Published on 25 July 2025 | 1:13 am
UPDATE: Weather alert for Northern Trinity early Thursday evening – gusts up to 40 mph - Merced Sun-Star
UPDATE: Weather alert for Northern Trinity early Thursday evening – gusts up to 40 mph Merced Sun-Star
Published on 25 July 2025 | 1:12 am
UPDATE: Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail in Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc counties - Merced Sun-Star
UPDATE: Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail in Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc counties Merced Sun-Star
Published on 25 July 2025 | 1:05 am
High-flying hobby: Merced County Radio Control Club flies model planes and helicopters - ABC30 Fresno
High-flying hobby: Merced County Radio Control Club flies model planes and helicopters ABC30 Fresno
Published on 24 July 2025 | 11:57 pm
Humanities Grad Student Advocates for Student Parents - University of California, Merced
Humanities Grad Student Advocates for Student Parents University of California, Merced
Published on 24 July 2025 | 10:36 pm
UC Merced breakthrough could transform how California monitors toxic algal blooms - University of California
UC Merced breakthrough could transform how California monitors toxic algal blooms University of California
Published on 24 July 2025 | 10:33 pm
UPDATE: Red flag warning affecting Trinity County Friday – high fire danger - Merced Sun-Star
UPDATE: Red flag warning affecting Trinity County Friday – high fire danger Merced Sun-Star
Published on 24 July 2025 | 8:38 pm
The city of Merced just got a new website URL. What the change means - Merced Sun-Star
The city of Merced just got a new website URL. What the change means Merced Sun-Star
Published on 24 July 2025 | 7:07 pm
Central California fishing report: Wishon bite very good, - Merced Sun-Star
Central California fishing report: Wishon bite very good, Merced Sun-Star
Published on 24 July 2025 | 7:00 pm
UPDATE: Northern California under a coastal flood advisory until 2 a.m. Friday - Merced Sun-Star
UPDATE: Northern California under a coastal flood advisory until 2 a.m. Friday Merced Sun-Star
Published on 24 July 2025 | 6:34 pm
UC Merced’s Berhe Joins Scientists in Warning of Global Land Mine Crisis - University of California, Merced
UC Merced’s Berhe Joins Scientists in Warning of Global Land Mine Crisis University of California, Merced
Published on 24 July 2025 | 6:09 pm
Noah Jupe And Isabela Merced To Star In Thriller ‘Psyche’ - Deadline
Noah Jupe And Isabela Merced To Star In Thriller ‘Psyche’ Deadline
Published on 24 July 2025 | 4:50 pm
Coastal flood advisory issued for Northern California until 2 a.m. Friday - Merced Sun-Star
Coastal flood advisory issued for Northern California until 2 a.m. Friday Merced Sun-Star
Published on 24 July 2025 | 11:41 am
Suspect in deadly shooting at Merced party sentenced to 50 years - MSN
Suspect in deadly shooting at Merced party sentenced to 50 years MSN
Published on 24 July 2025 | 11:06 am
SUV with missing baby girl, mother spotted in Merced County - yourcentralvalley.com
SUV with missing baby girl, mother spotted in Merced County yourcentralvalley.com
Published on 24 July 2025 | 12:45 am
Suspect in deadly shooting at Merced party sentenced to 50 years - yourcentralvalley.com
Suspect in deadly shooting at Merced party sentenced to 50 years yourcentralvalley.com
Published on 24 July 2025 | 12:27 am
Merced man sentenced to 50 years to life for 2023 murder - kmph.com
Merced man sentenced to 50 years to life for 2023 murder kmph.com
Published on 24 July 2025 | 12:22 am
Shasta Cascade placed under a red flag warning Thursday – increased fire danger - Merced Sun-Star
Shasta Cascade placed under a red flag warning Thursday – increased fire danger Merced Sun-Star
Published on 23 July 2025 | 9:48 pm
How can you cut electric costs in the Central Valley during the summer? - Merced Sun-Star
How can you cut electric costs in the Central Valley during the summer? Merced Sun-Star
Published on 23 July 2025 | 8:00 pm
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on July 23 - Merced Sun-Star
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on July 23 Merced Sun-Star
Published on 23 July 2025 | 3:30 pm
UPDATE: Shasta Cascade under a fire weather watch Thursday – enhanced fire threat - Merced Sun-Star
UPDATE: Shasta Cascade under a fire weather watch Thursday – enhanced fire threat Merced Sun-Star
Published on 23 July 2025 | 1:13 pm
UPDATE: Fire weather watch affecting Northern California Thursday, says the NWS - Merced Sun-Star
UPDATE: Fire weather watch affecting Northern California Thursday, says the NWS Merced Sun-Star
Published on 23 July 2025 | 8:49 am
21-year-old killed in crash in Merced County identified - ABC30 Fresno
21-year-old killed in crash in Merced County identified ABC30 Fresno
Published on 22 July 2025 | 10:49 pm
Caltrans project continues to retrofit vulnerable bridges in Merced County - Merced Sun-Star
Caltrans project continues to retrofit vulnerable bridges in Merced County Merced Sun-Star
Published on 22 July 2025 | 10:42 pm
21-year-old killed in crash in Merced County identified - ABC30 Fresno
21-year-old killed in crash in Merced County identified ABC30 Fresno
Published on 22 July 2025 | 6:00 am
Dallas Henkle Obituary (1932 - 2025) - Merced, CA - Merced Sun Star - Legacy.com
Dallas Henkle Obituary (1932 - 2025) - Merced, CA - Merced Sun Star Legacy.com
Published on 22 July 2025 | 4:56 am
Fire breaks out at food processing plant in Fresno County - yourcentralvalley.com
Fire breaks out at food processing plant in Fresno County yourcentralvalley.com
Published on 22 July 2025 | 3:29 am
UC Merced report: Immigration raids linked to drop in California jobs - thebusinessjournal.com
UC Merced report: Immigration raids linked to drop in California jobs thebusinessjournal.com
Published on 22 July 2025 | 12:02 am
Wrong-way driver killed in three-vehicle crash on Highway 99 in Merced County - kmph.com
Wrong-way driver killed in three-vehicle crash on Highway 99 in Merced County kmph.com
Published on 21 July 2025 | 11:18 pm
David Katen Obituary (1943 - 2025) - Merced, CA - Merced Sun Star - Legacy.com
David Katen Obituary (1943 - 2025) - Merced, CA - Merced Sun Star Legacy.com
Published on 21 July 2025 | 11:05 pm
Elk Grove man, 21, dead in Merced County head-on collision; 4 passengers hurt - Sacramento Bee
Elk Grove man, 21, dead in Merced County head-on collision; 4 passengers hurt Sacramento Bee
Published on 21 July 2025 | 8:44 pm
Merced’s top sports scribe has a new gig. But he’s still doing what he does best - The Merced FOCUS
Merced’s top sports scribe has a new gig. But he’s still doing what he does best The Merced FOCUS
Published on 20 July 2025 | 4:14 pm
Board chosen for newly-formed Merced Tourism Business Improvement District - The Merced FOCUS
Board chosen for newly-formed Merced Tourism Business Improvement District The Merced FOCUS
Published on 20 July 2025 | 3:45 pm
Merced kayaker ID’d after drowning in Courtyard Reservoir in Fresno County - Fresno Bee
Merced kayaker ID’d after drowning in Courtyard Reservoir in Fresno County Fresno Bee
Published on 19 July 2025 | 5:32 pm
Merced Man Drowns While Kayak Fishing at Courtright Reservoir - GV Wire
Merced Man Drowns While Kayak Fishing at Courtright Reservoir GV Wire
Published on 19 July 2025 | 2:32 pm
CA gas prices are dropping. See map to find cheapest stations in Merced County - Merced Sun-Star
CA gas prices are dropping. See map to find cheapest stations in Merced County Merced Sun-Star
Published on 19 July 2025 | 12:00 pm
IDENTIFIED: Merced kayaker drowns in Courtright Reservoir - yourcentralvalley.com
IDENTIFIED: Merced kayaker drowns in Courtright Reservoir yourcentralvalley.com
Published on 19 July 2025 | 1:10 am
What going in at the corner of 16th and V Streets in Merced? Here’s what we know - Merced Sun-Star
What going in at the corner of 16th and V Streets in Merced? Here’s what we know Merced Sun-Star
Published on 18 July 2025 | 5:54 pm
Merced County resident wins $2 million with $20 Lottery scratcher - kmph.com
Merced County resident wins $2 million with $20 Lottery scratcher kmph.com
Published on 17 July 2025 | 9:46 pm
Back-to-school events offer free supplies, health services for Merced County families - Merced Sun-Star
Back-to-school events offer free supplies, health services for Merced County families Merced Sun-Star
Published on 17 July 2025 | 2:02 pm
Emmys nominations 2025: Carrie Coon scores, Isabela Merced snubbed, and other surprises - Cleveland.com
Emmys nominations 2025: Carrie Coon scores, Isabela Merced snubbed, and other surprises Cleveland.com
Published on 16 July 2025 | 6:44 pm
CHP: Fiery fatal crash on Hwy. 140 in Merced County caused by unsafe pass - kmph.com
CHP: Fiery fatal crash on Hwy. 140 in Merced County caused by unsafe pass kmph.com
Published on 15 July 2025 | 7:00 am
UC Merced Breakthrough Could Transform How California Monitors Toxic Algae - University of California, Merced
UC Merced Breakthrough Could Transform How California Monitors Toxic Algae University of California, Merced
Published on 10 July 2025 | 5:24 pm
Imagination the Only Limitation at UC Merced's Makerspace - University of California, Merced
Imagination the Only Limitation at UC Merced's Makerspace University of California, Merced
Published on 9 July 2025 | 5:41 pm
Honors Student from Merced Ready for Next Big Step - University of California, Merced
Honors Student from Merced Ready for Next Big Step University of California, Merced
Published on 8 July 2025 | 5:25 pm
Merced County Board of Supervisors Appoints Mark J. Hendrickson as County Executive Officer - Merced County
Merced County Board of Supervisors Appoints Mark J. Hendrickson as County Executive Officer Merced County
Published on 8 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Woman arrested after 106 cats seized from Merced County U-Haul van, deputies say - ABC30 Fresno
Woman arrested after 106 cats seized from Merced County U-Haul van, deputies say ABC30 Fresno
Published on 2 July 2025 | 7:00 am
UC Merced Police Debut Bobcat Safety App to Enhance Campus Security - University of California, Merced
UC Merced Police Debut Bobcat Safety App to Enhance Campus Security University of California, Merced
Published on 2 July 2025 | 7:00 am
How will Fourth of July affect Merced garbage and trash pickup? See the schedule - Merced Sun-Star
How will Fourth of July affect Merced garbage and trash pickup? See the schedule Merced Sun-Star
Published on 2 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Woman allegedly leaves over 100 cats inside U-Haul, arrested: Police - ABC News
Woman allegedly leaves over 100 cats inside U-Haul, arrested: Police ABC News
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
July 4 Celebrations in the Merced County region - The Merced FOCUS
July 4 Celebrations in the Merced County region The Merced FOCUS
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Merced cookie shop fails health inspection for improperly storing butter - Merced Sun-Star
Merced cookie shop fails health inspection for improperly storing butter Merced Sun-Star
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Merced’s oldest Japanese restaurant saying ‘sayonara’ after four decades in business - The Merced FOCUS
Merced’s oldest Japanese restaurant saying ‘sayonara’ after four decades in business The Merced FOCUS
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Independence Day fireworks, parades and more. Find them in the Merced region - Modesto Bee
Independence Day fireworks, parades and more. Find them in the Merced region Modesto Bee
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 am
2 people injured after soon-to-be opened business catches fire in Merced - ABC30 Fresno
2 people injured after soon-to-be opened business catches fire in Merced ABC30 Fresno
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Family offering $25K reward in decades-old Merced cold case - ABC30 Fresno
Family offering $25K reward in decades-old Merced cold case ABC30 Fresno
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Merced and Modesto areas see massive turnout at ‘No Kings’ protests - The Merced FOCUS
Merced and Modesto areas see massive turnout at ‘No Kings’ protests The Merced FOCUS
Published on 14 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Investigation underway following fire at a Merced Thrift Store - ABC30 Fresno
Investigation underway following fire at a Merced Thrift Store ABC30 Fresno
Published on 9 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Merced family faces setback in Son's cancer treatment as home destroyed by fire - ABC30 Fresno
Merced family faces setback in Son's cancer treatment as home destroyed by fire ABC30 Fresno
Published on 8 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Merced County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Awarded $12.6 Million to Expand Resources - Merced County
Merced County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Awarded $12.6 Million to Expand Resources Merced County
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
‘It’s ours!’ Merced selected for UC’s newest campus 30 years ago - University of California
‘It’s ours!’ Merced selected for UC’s newest campus 30 years ago University of California
Published on 22 May 2025 | 7:00 am
1 person hospitalized following shooting in Merced, officials say - ABC30 Fresno
1 person hospitalized following shooting in Merced, officials say ABC30 Fresno
Published on 19 May 2025 | 7:00 am
New stores, restaurants are opening in Merced. See 7 businesses coming to town - Merced Sun-Star
New stores, restaurants are opening in Merced. See 7 businesses coming to town Merced Sun-Star
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:00 am
UC Merced to Celebrate the Class of 2025 with Spring Commencement Ceremonies - University of California, Merced
UC Merced to Celebrate the Class of 2025 with Spring Commencement Ceremonies University of California, Merced
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
UC Merced workers from two unions hit the picket lines, as part of a system-wide protest - ABC30 Fresno
UC Merced workers from two unions hit the picket lines, as part of a system-wide protest ABC30 Fresno
Published on 2 May 2025 | 7:00 am
UC Merced Gifted New Bicycle Fleet - University of California, Merced
UC Merced Gifted New Bicycle Fleet University of California, Merced
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Carnegie Recognizes UC Merced for Student Access, Grad Earnings - University of California, Merced
Carnegie Recognizes UC Merced for Student Access, Grad Earnings University of California, Merced
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
1 teen dead, 2 others injured in Merced County party shooting, deputies say - ABC30 Fresno
1 teen dead, 2 others injured in Merced County party shooting, deputies say ABC30 Fresno
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Merced firefighter loses foot in accident, works toward recovery - ABC30 Fresno
Merced firefighter loses foot in accident, works toward recovery ABC30 Fresno
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Students at Bobcat Day: Why I Chose UC Merced - University of California, Merced
Students at Bobcat Day: Why I Chose UC Merced University of California, Merced
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
UC Merced to Welcome Future Bobcats at Bobcat Day Celebration - University of California, Merced
UC Merced to Welcome Future Bobcats at Bobcat Day Celebration University of California, Merced
Published on 16 April 2025 | 7:00 am
2 men hospitalized following shooting in Merced, police say - ABC30 Fresno
2 men hospitalized following shooting in Merced, police say ABC30 Fresno
Published on 12 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Can Merced create a retail destination on southeast side? Here’s what we know - Fresno Bee
Can Merced create a retail destination on southeast side? Here’s what we know Fresno Bee
Published on 8 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Merced residents join national ‘Hands Off!’ protests against President Trump’s policies - The Merced FOCUS
Merced residents join national ‘Hands Off!’ protests against President Trump’s policies The Merced FOCUS
Published on 5 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Merced’s Taste of Little India closing after more than two decades in business. ‘This is my first home’ - The Merced FOCUS
Merced’s Taste of Little India closing after more than two decades in business. ‘This is my first home’ The Merced FOCUS
Published on 30 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Merced County CEO Raul Lomeli Mendez resigning after three years on the job - The Merced FOCUS
Merced County CEO Raul Lomeli Mendez resigning after three years on the job The Merced FOCUS
Published on 18 March 2025 | 7:00 am
City set to demolish former Merced Sun-Star building. Leaders say it’s ‘structurally unsafe’ - The Merced FOCUS
City set to demolish former Merced Sun-Star building. Leaders say it’s ‘structurally unsafe’ The Merced FOCUS
Published on 18 March 2025 | 7:00 am
UC Merced Basketball Teams Flying High to Future in NCAA - University of California, Merced
UC Merced Basketball Teams Flying High to Future in NCAA University of California, Merced
Published on 13 March 2025 | 7:00 am
'We’re extremely excited.' Merced kicks off $3.5 million Bob Hart Square downtown renovation - The Merced FOCUS
'We’re extremely excited.' Merced kicks off $3.5 million Bob Hart Square downtown renovation The Merced FOCUS
Published on 12 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Research Week Highlights Important Work at UC Merced - University of California, Merced
Research Week Highlights Important Work at UC Merced University of California, Merced
Published on 8 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Illegal gambling operation at Merced phone repair store, authorities say - ABC30 Fresno
Illegal gambling operation at Merced phone repair store, authorities say ABC30 Fresno
Published on 5 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Proposed Merced County solar and battery project faces resistance amid environmental concerns - The Merced FOCUS
Proposed Merced County solar and battery project faces resistance amid environmental concerns The Merced FOCUS
Published on 28 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Stolen French bulldog reunited with owner in Merced - ABC30 Fresno
Stolen French bulldog reunited with owner in Merced ABC30 Fresno
Published on 18 February 2025 | 8:00 am
The search for the stolen Applegate Zoo sign in Merced - ABC30 Fresno
The search for the stolen Applegate Zoo sign in Merced ABC30 Fresno
Published on 17 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Engineers Week Events Set at UC Merced - University of California, Merced
Engineers Week Events Set at UC Merced University of California, Merced
Published on 14 February 2025 | 8:00 am
UC Merced Achieves R1: Highest Tier of Research Classification - University of California, Merced
UC Merced Achieves R1: Highest Tier of Research Classification University of California, Merced
Published on 13 February 2025 | 8:00 am
UC Merced at 20: Campus Developments and Key State-Level Takeaways - Legislative Analyst’s Office (.gov)
UC Merced at 20: Campus Developments and Key State-Level Takeaways Legislative Analyst’s Office (.gov)
Published on 7 November 2024 | 8:00 am