Posted inEducation ‘Don’t give up on our kids.’ Merced parents upset as dual language program shutdown looms by Esther Quintanilla January 31, 2026January 31, 2026
Posted inFlood Planada residents question plans for remaining flood funds, contractor change by Christian De Jesus Betancourt January 29, 2026January 29, 2026
Posted inMerced County ‘Sweeps’ targeting unlicensed food vendors underway in Merced County by Victor A. Patton January 19, 2026January 23, 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 inPublic Safety Merced County police chiefs share public safety goals, what’s ahead for 2026 by Elizabeth Wilson January 12, 2026January 12, 2026
Posted inEducation English learners in the Valley had a big year. Here’s what to expect for 2026 by Esther Quintanilla December 28, 2025December 29, 2025
Posted inCommunity A new ambulance company, high speed rail drama and more. Here are The Merced FOCUS’ top stories of 2025 by Victor A. Patton December 28, 2025December 30, 2025
Posted inHealth New Covered California enrollments dip amid tax-credit confusion, cost uncertainty by Tim Sheehan December 27, 2025December 27, 2025
Posted inMerced More than 50 unhoused people died in Merced County this year. Advocates honor their lives with annual memorial by Alma Villegas December 23, 2025December 23, 2025
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
