Brianna Vaccari

The unanimous decision by county supervisors came amid allegations of a targeted misinformation campaign meant to prey upon residents' fears.

Los TresA film by Yehuda Sharim WHEN: Saturday, November 1. *Film begins at 6:30 WHERE: MAC Black Box Theater WHAT: Based on the life/artwork of Frank Ayala, Ruben A. Sanchez, and Abel Corchado, Los Tres tells the story of three artists as they find refuge in friendship and art, while composing their artistic vision in […]

Thousands of people hit the streets in Merced and Modesto in the second national “No Kings” protest this year against President Donald Trump.

Thousands of people hit the streets in Merced and Modesto on Saturday to take part in the second national “No Kings” protest this year against President Donald Trump.

Considering running for local office? Want to make a difference in your city, school district, county? Join us for a panel presentation by people who have run for office. Information on needed support, government resources, steps in the campaign journey. 10-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24 Atwater Women’s Club 1201 Grove Ave. Atwater, CA Presented […]

San Joaquin Valley cities and counties are scrambling to revise state-mandated housing plans after California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced earlier this week his plans to sue over a dozen Valley jurisdictions that are out of compliance with state housing law.

At the heart of the Merced Arts Festival is a collection of fifteen permanent and semi-permanent public art installations, including approximately 8,600 square feet of muralsand ten beautification projects. Located along Canal Street between Main Street and18th Street and in key areas throughout downtown, these works are designed totransform underutilized spaces into lasting cultural landmarks.More […]

The money the city misspent was from Measure V, a 30-year, half-cent sales tax, estimated to generate over $450 million in funding for countywide transportation maintenance and improvements.

This story was originally published by The Merced FOCUS The city of Dos Palos in Merced County is planning to sell off city land and will

Dos Palos officials are taking steps to put the city on a path to fiscal stability following revelations that $2.2 million in Measure V funds were misspent.