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In the Cockpit of A Warbird; Families Enjoy Castle Air Museum
"I thought it was really cool, I can't believe someone would actually be inside there going into war," said Ireland Young, who went to the event with her family.
Pair of shootings erupts in Atwater
ATWATER — Two people were wounded in two separate but possibly related shooting incidents a few minutes apart in a residential neighborhood late Sunday afternoon, police reported.
Atwater trustee gets recall notice over superintendent's firing
A group of residents has started the process to recall Atwater school Trustee Sheila Whitley, one of three board members who voted to fire Superintendent Melinda Hennes earlier this month.
Class of 2012 Merced College grads end journey with degrees, awards
"It's a major step," said the retired Air Force chief of student administration for the 4017th Combat Crew Training Squadron.
Purewall, Hines fall shy of CIF State Track Meet
If he cleared 6 feet, 5 inches, he would have extended his season to the maximum, the CIF State Championships next week at Clovis.
Merced's Evans was dual threat
"She had a really good year," Merced coach Bart McAfee said. "She had a lot of big hits for us.
Woman charged with impersonating congressional aide
A California woman is facing a steep fine and possibly time in the slammer for - get this - allegedly impersonating a congressional staffer.
Race weekend at Ocean Chowchilla Speedway
Ocean Chowchilla Speedway will roar to action today and Sunday, as the stock cars and Wingless Sprint Cars come Chowchilla's Madera County Fair.
The San Joaquin Valley's population has been edging up, according to estimates from California's Department of Finance released recently.City grows by 149During 2011, Merced County grew about 0.6 percent, slightly less than California as a whole.Some cities in the county grew more than others.Atwater increased by the largest percentage in Merced ... (more)
Fallen officers remembered at somber event
From Game Warden George Rudolph in 1914 to Correctional Officer Jose Rivera in 2008, the names of 16 law enforcement officers are etched on an 8-foot-tall stone memorial outside the Merced County Administration Building.
Atwater board gives OK to search for new superintendent
On split votes at a special meeting Wednesday night, board members approved a search for her replacement but rejected motions to remove Lena Mendoza as board president and delay the search until after November.
Atwater school board shifts to replacing superintendent
Atwater Elementary School District trustees have scheduled a special meeting tonight to discuss how to go about replacing former Superintendent Melinda Hennes.
John Sullivan: Another gold digger
Eureka! Someone has struck it rich in California, but it's not James Marshall this time.
Graduating UC Merced mothers juggle work, jobs, family and homework
Local moms Luzviminda Kendrick and Debye Conte will be among the 775 UC Merced students who will walk in tonight's seventh commencement ceremony at the university.
Population of Central Valley counties increases, marginally
The San Joaquin Valley's population has been edging up, according to estimates from California's Department of Finance released this week.
Atwater school board president: Superintendent's firing complied with law
The Atwater Elementary School District's board president released a statement to the media Thursday about trustees' controversial decision to fire Superintendent Melinda Hennes.
Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch Remembered in Atwater
Last Friday came the sad word that cancer had caught up with Adam Yauch, the rapper sometimes known as MCA, of the Beastie Boys.
Around Town: Dairy Princess contest taking applications
The dairy industry is accepting applications from young women wishing to compete for the District 6 Dairy Princess crown.
New Atwater school is an eco-tech marvel
Harkreader is principal of the new Valley Community School in Atwater, considered the most eco-friendly school campus in Merced County.
Atwater woman killed in Monday crash ID'd
A 33-year-old Atwater woman killed in a solo vehicle crash Monday on Highway 99 has been identified as Andrea Escoto, according to the Merced County Coroner's Office.