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UC Merced Gains Ground on US News Best Colleges List. How Did Other Valley Universities Do?

UC Merced can take pride in the latest U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges Report, as the university continues to make progress in key rankings. The 20-year-old campus is now ranked No. 57 among universities in the nation, climbing up a spot from last year’s overall rankings, and rising three spots from the No. 60 ranking in 2023. Additionally, this year UC Merced scored: No. 3 in the nation in the category of social mobility, the second c…Innovation · Merced See the Story

New stores coming to Merced signal a retail comeback

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After years of vacancy, Merced is seeing a surge in development with major retailers and student-focused amenities breathing new life into long-abandoned spaces.Merced · Merced Read Article

Private health care plans will bankrupt Merced County and its workers. Single-payer is the path forward

Reading Time: 3 minutes Recently, Merced County affirmed its intention of assessing costs of health care benefits for county workers. The issue of skyrocketing premiums has persisted for years, leaving some workers feeling like they’ve become the “working poor of Merced County.” I’m not here to discuss whether the Board of Supervisors has done enough to provide benefits to its workers, or if county workers are asking for too much. I’m here to hi…Merced · Merced Read Article

Parents, teachers call for school trustee’s resignation after Playhouse Merced meeting

Reading Time: 3 minutes Dozens of Playhouse Merced supporters attended the Merced City School District’s school board meeting on Tuesday calling on Trustee Allen Brooks to resign. Four community members, including two educators and a parent, spoke during public comment and asked Brooks to step down from his elected position. Two others spoke in support of Brooks and commended his leadership. The demand comes after Brooks’ behavior during a Sept…Merced · Merced Read Article

UC Merced using wastewater to advance nicotine usage research

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Researchers at UC Merced are taking wastewater samples to uncover trends and compile data on nicotine consumption to improve the valley's overall public health.Merced · Merced Read Article

Rocha Backhoe Service Inc. marks 50 years of hard work and family legacy

What began in 1975 with a single backhoe and the determination of a young farm boy has grown into one of Gustine’s longest-standing family businesses. Rocha Backhoe Service Inc., founded by the late Albert L. Rocha, his wife Patricia and their son Alan, is celebrating 50 years of service to the Westside community.Gustine · Gustine Read Article

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Homecoming heartbreak for the Reds

Atwater High School teacher surprised with $50,000 award

Sonora boys water polo goes 2-2 at Merced tournament

Merced County Authorities Seek Leads in Atwater Shooting that Claimed Two Lives

UC Merced Gains Ground on US News Best Colleges List. How Did Other Valley Universities Do?

New stores coming to Merced signal a retail comeback

Private health care plans will bankrupt Merced County and its workers. Single-payer is the path forward

Parents, teachers call for school trustee’s resignation after Playhouse Merced meeting

UC Merced using wastewater to advance nicotine usage research

Rocha Backhoe Service Inc. marks 50 years of hard work and family legacy

Local News Publishers

Homecoming heartbreak for the Reds

Atwater High School teacher surprised with $50,000 award

Sonora boys water polo goes 2-2 at Merced tournament

Merced County Authorities Seek Leads in Atwater Shooting that Claimed Two Lives

UC Merced Gains Ground on US News Best Colleges List. How Did Other Valley Universities Do?

New stores coming to Merced signal a retail comeback

Private health care plans will bankrupt Merced County and its workers. Single-payer is the path forward

Parents, teachers call for school trustee’s resignation after Playhouse Merced meeting

UC Merced using wastewater to advance nicotine usage research

Rocha Backhoe Service Inc. marks 50 years of hard work and family legacy