Posted inEducation ‘Universal’ transitional kindergarten had a multi-year rollout. Enrollment in the Central Valley has been slow. by Rachel Livinal March 25, 2026March 25, 2026
Posted inAgriculture Farmworkers, UC Merced students protest AgTech innovation as international leaders meet in Merced by Rachel Livinal March 24, 2026March 24, 2026
Posted inOpinion Opinion: Downtown Merced is still on the table. Here’s what’s behind High-Speed Rail and the Yosemite “Gateway” talk by RoseMarie “Rosie” Campagna February 11, 2026February 11, 2026
Posted inMerced Merced leaders support ‘collaborative review’ of proposal to relocate bullet train station by Victor A. Patton January 28, 2026January 28, 2026
Posted inNews Proposed California budget cuts Medi-Cal, CalFresh benefits for undocumented people amid federal pressure, rising costs by Tim Sheehan | The Intersection January 16, 2026January 16, 2026
Posted inPolitics Rail Authority proposes new Merced bullet train station outside city limits, says it could save $1 billion by Victor A. Patton January 14, 2026January 23, 2026
Posted inPolitics New California laws that will impact the Valley in 2026 by Merced Focus Staff January 4, 2026January 4, 2026
Posted inOpinion Opinion: Merced sheriff dismissed CA ‘sanctuary’ policies. Residents defend them as safety tools by Scott Lennox, Maria Elena Young, Gloria Meneses-Sandoval and Marilyn Sobel December 23, 2025December 23, 2025
Posted inOpinion Opinion: Merced County and the stakes of California’s water debate by Josh Pedrozo December 22, 2025December 22, 2025
Posted inArts Downtown Merced named one of state’s new cultural districts. Local artists say it’s ‘a big deal’ by Alma Villegas December 19, 2025December 30, 2025
