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Casey Wilson sworn in as Merced's new fire chief

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Casey Wilson is officially Merced's new fire chief. As he took the oath of office, he discussed his plans for the department with Action News.Merced · Merced Read Article

Who gets to sell in Merced? City eyes new rules for street vendors

Reading Time: 5 minutes Upcoming changes to Merced’s street vending rules could reshape not just where food is sold, but how residents participate in neighborhood culture. City officials say outdated rules make enforcement difficult. The proposed changes will tighten health standards, limit vendor locations, and expand the city’s authority over unpermitted operations. Supporters say the changes are necessary to address health risks, sidewalk con…Merced · Merced Read Article

Merced County will assess its healthcare benefit options as costs likely to rise again

Reading Time: 2 minutes Merced County officials plan to hire a third-party contractor to review the county’s costs for its healthcare benefits after years of employee outcry over skyrocketing premiums. The Board of Supervisors during its Tuesday’s meeting unanimously approved issuing a request for proposals for a consultant or firm to do the work. County Executive Officer Mark Hendrickson said he expects the evaluation will assess medical, denta…Merced · Merced Read Article

Work continues on $300M Medical Education Building at UC Merced to train future doctors

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Big changes are coming to UC Merced! Construction is underway on a $300 million Medical Education Building that will train future doctors and boost research.Work · Merced Read Article

Merced College heads back to school for the 2025 fall semester

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Monday marked the start of the Fall 2025 semester for students at Merced College.Merced · Merced Read Article

UC Merced marks 20th year with new academic programs, first DII season and celebration

The new academic year is a momentous milestone for UC Merced — two decades of growth, innovation and achievement.Innovation · Merced Read Article

Merced might be removed from initial California bullet train route to cut costs, report suggests

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A new report by California’s High-Speed Rail Authority suggests the state could save billions of dollars by resequencing the planned Bakersfield-to-Merced segment of the bullet train.Merced · Merced See the Story

Valley hospitals receive mixed scores in federal rating system. See how your hospital fared

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California high-speed rail may begin Merced-Bakersfield service by 2030

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California’s high-speed rail may begin Merced-Bakersfield service by 2030, with connections to Gilroy, San Francisco and Brightline West to Las Vegas.Infrastructure · Merced See the Story

Congressional Committee Is Investigating California’s High-Speed Rail Project

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The House Oversight Committee launched an investigation into California’s high-speed rail project earlier this week, probing whether cost and ridership estimates were “misrepresented” in order to secure federal and state funding. Oversight Chair Rep. James Comer, a Kentucky Republican, requested documents and communications, as well as a “staff-level briefing” from the U.S. Department of Transportation by Sept. 2, related to the California High-…Merced · Merced See the Story

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Casey Wilson sworn in as Merced's new fire chief

Who gets to sell in Merced? City eyes new rules for street vendors

Merced County will assess its healthcare benefit options as costs likely to rise again

Work continues on $300M Medical Education Building at UC Merced to train future doctors

Merced College heads back to school for the 2025 fall semester

UC Merced marks 20th year with new academic programs, first DII season and celebration

Merced might be removed from initial California bullet train route to cut costs, report suggests

Valley hospitals receive mixed scores in federal rating system. See how your hospital fared

California high-speed rail may begin Merced-Bakersfield service by 2030

Congressional Committee Is Investigating California’s High-Speed Rail Project

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Casey Wilson sworn in as Merced's new fire chief

Who gets to sell in Merced? City eyes new rules for street vendors

Merced County will assess its healthcare benefit options as costs likely to rise again

Work continues on $300M Medical Education Building at UC Merced to train future doctors

Merced College heads back to school for the 2025 fall semester

UC Merced marks 20th year with new academic programs, first DII season and celebration

Merced might be removed from initial California bullet train route to cut costs, report suggests

Valley hospitals receive mixed scores in federal rating system. See how your hospital fared

California high-speed rail may begin Merced-Bakersfield service by 2030

Congressional Committee Is Investigating California’s High-Speed Rail Project