Merced County News — The Merced County Times Newspaper
Providing local, award-winning, coverage of Merced County news to residents living in the Central Valley and surrounding areas since 1964.
Recent News from Merced County — Merced County Times …
While the local Registrar of Voters Mel Levey told local television news reporters that the utmost care is being taken in counting and reporting the remaining ballots from the Nov. 5 election, and that some patience is needed, attention turned to the …
Around Town — Merced County Times Newspaper
If someone says they saw “the holiday house” in Atwater, there’s a good chance you know the house to which they refer. Near the corner of Juniper and First in Atwater one home stands out as having the most consistent and enthusiastic holiday decorations you can imagine.
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.
Latest numbers on homeless show decline in Merced area
Apr 5, 2024 · The following chart illustrates the increase of the number of persons experiencing homelessness between 2018 and 2024 in Merced County. There were 830 individuals counted in 2024, which is an increase of 316 persons or 61.5% when compared to the total number of 514 individuals counted in 2018.
Martinez says he’s prepared to lead Merced in new direction
Sep 19, 2024 · Anthony Martinez. Anthony Levi Martinez has tasted the sweetness of success, confronted the challenges of roadblocks and opposition, and dealt with the bitterness of a loss — all on a career path that has included teaching kids in school, coaching young players in football and baseball, and serving as a locally elected leader.
Local Political Coverage — Merced County Times Newspaper
The Merced City Council was back at work on Monday night dealing with a packed agenda that included updating a pair of ordinances on the books that were meant to address some long-existing, problematic issues regarding illegal campers in public parks and sidewalks, as well as stolen shopping carts that can be found in use or abandoned all over…
Mayor celebrates big lead, others eye thin margins
Nov 7, 2024 · Election Night in Merced was marked by long, last-minute lines at voting centers, oh-so-close vote margins in some races, and overall...
Can Merced prevent a repeat of last year’s winter flood?
Jan 10, 2024 · COUNTY OF MERCED PHOTO An aerial shot of Bear Creek in Merced is shown after heavy rains in January 2023 resulted in water flooding into residential areas.
Merced County Business News — Merced County Times …
Local news business coverage showcasing Merced County businesses, retailers, and restaurants as well as issues impacting the local economy.