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After 50 Years of Struggle, Valley’s Hmong Community Charts a New Path Forward

Fifty years after Hmong families fled war and rebuilt their lives in the Central Valley, a new chapter is taking shape – one of rising influ...
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Second Hmong Council Member Appointed in Merced. Where Does He Stand on District 2 Issues?

The Merced City Council appointed Yang Pao Thao to the District 2 council seat left vacant by Ronnie De Anda’s resignation in October. Alm...
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/ 5 days ago

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Merced Approves Site for $14M Fire Station. Here’s Where and Why It’s Needed

The Merced City Council this week unanimously approved a location for a new fire station in the Bellevue Ranch area – a sixth firehouse to h...
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Assault Case Against Former Merced County Sheriff’s Sgt. Delayed to 2026

A former Merced County Sheriff’s sergeant accused of using excessive force will have to wait until 2026 for his day in court because his att...
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North Merced Housing Development Gets Green Light. Mini Storage in Limbo

A proposed north Merced development that’s drawn stiff resistance from homeowners gained forward momentum Monday, with city leaders hoping t...
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Merced Needs a New Police Station, Chief Says. What Are the Obstacles?

Old pipes. Broken air conditioners. Offices in closets. These are the challenges Merced police officers face day in and day out while workin...
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Merced County Is Short on Prosecutors. This College Program Could Help

Merced College students interested in a law career will have a new opportunity this spring. Elizabeth Wilson The Merced Focus Next semest...
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Sophia Mason, 8-Year-Old Killed in Merced

Murder Charge Dropped Against Man in Killing of Merced’s Sophia Mason

The man accused of the 2022 killing of 8-year-old Sophia Mason has walked free after pleading guilty to a lesser charge in Merced Superior C...
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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 ...
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Parents, Teachers Call for School Trustee’s Resignation After Playhouse Merced Chaos

Dozens of Playhouse Merced supporters attended the Merced City School District’s school board meeting on Tuesday and called on trustee Allen...
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