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By SARAH LIM Special to the Times Drum rolls, please. The results are in: The prize for the tallest Christmas tree is tied between the Sheriff Posse and the Courthouse Museum, the smallest Christmas tree goes to the Merced County Times, bragging rights for the longest decorating history is shared by Soroptimist International of…
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By SARAH LIM Special to the Times Drum rolls, please. The results are in: The prize for the tallest Christmas tree is tied between the Sheriff Posse and the Courthouse Museum, the smallest Christmas tree goes to the Merced County Times, bragging rights for the longest decorating history is shared by Soroptimist International of…
Residents mull what went wrong after fire destroys historic landmark
Dec 6, 2024 · Residents mull what went wrong after fire destroys historic landmark Blaze guts county’s first high school, former library building along M Street
Ballot counting continues after heavy turnout in local elections
Nov 14, 2024 · M ore than 84,000 ballots were cast by Merced County voters in the Nov. 5 General Election, according to the local Elections Department. As of the Times press deadline on Wednesday morning, approximately 55 percent of those ballots were counted and reported; however, a major update was expected on Thursday evening, Nov. 14.
Relentless Rain Wreaks Havoc On Residents - Merced County Times
Jan 11, 2023 · STORY UPDATE: JAN 10 / 7 P.M. Evacuation Orders are still in effect for the following streets: • W. North Bear Creek Drive • La Cresenta Ave • La Palma Ave • La Mirada Drive • Corona Court • Mariette Ave • Portola Way • Madrid Ave • StoneyBrook Ave • Dry Creekside Drive […]
Mayor celebrates big lead, others eye thin margins
Nov 7, 2024 · By JOHN MILLER & JONATHAN WHITAKER. Election Night in Merced was marked by long, last-minute lines at voting centers, oh-so-close vote margins in some races, and overall excitement in the air.
Big support for Measure C in Merced — Merced County Times
Mar 7, 2024 · By JOHN MILLER & JONATHAN WHITAKER. A community effort to secure funding for public safety efforts in Merced appears to be paying off big time after the March Primary Election results dropped on Tuesday night.
Mayor Serratto says his work to deliver results takes dedication
Sep 26, 2024 · Matthew Serratto. There’s no doubt Matthew Serratto, as mayor of Merced, is deeply committed to the city, and willing to roll up his sleeves and get to work in all corners — from a 9 p.m. cleanup in a dark alley on the south side of town, to a 9 a.m. meeting about new development surrounding the UC Merced campus.
New fire station plan receives boost — Merced County Times
Nov 17, 2023 · The Merced City Fire Department has been the focus of public safety funding initiatives in recent days. State Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria presented Fire Chief Derek Parker with a check for $4 million on Nov. 9 to support the …