Girls wrestling continues to grow in popularity

8 February 2012, 11:37 pm

Girls high school wrestling, a curiosity not long ago, continues to climb in popularity.... Read More »

Tiger Woods plays first AT&T since 2002

7 February 2012, 9:47 pm

Tiger Woods had just completed his news conference Tuesday in a conference room above the putting green at Pebble Beach. As he began to march away, Bill Murray - actor, comedian, defending champion - walked into the...... Read More »

Retired Teachers Assn. to hold scholarship fundraising event Feb. 27

7 February 2012, 9:58 am

The California Retired Teachers Association will sponsor the Jane Goul Card Party, a scholarship fun... Read More »

Valley schools set for Academic Decathlon

2 February 2012, 10:59 pm

It's game on for high school students this weekend, though these teams score points using mental muscles and face off in the fields of art, literature, math and science. Academic Decathlon events are slated in Modesto, Merced and surrounding counties Saturday.... Read More »

Connie Hodges: Around Town

1 February 2012, 10:53 pm

MARIPOSA -- Wayward Ponies' Home will host its third annual open house on Feb. 18 from 10 a.m.... Read More »

Muscular Dystrophy Assn. to "arrest" local leaders in 'lock-up" fundraiser' next month

30 January 2012, 11:06 am

More than 30 business and civic leaders from the Merced area will be "arrested" and put &#... Read More »

Merced auto enthusiasts planning bus trip to Cal Expo event

25 January 2012, 2:32 am

One of the biggest Northern California custom car shows is in mid-February in Sacramento, and a grou... Read More »

UC Merced officials hope Capitol rally will move legislators

18 January 2012, 11:50 pm

University of California students and administrators will join forces in May at the state Capitol in an effort to highlight the drastic impacts of state budget cuts upon the 10-campus system.UC Merced officials are encouraging their students to participate in the event. Jane Lawrence, vice chancello... Read More »

UC students, administrators to join for Capitol rally

18 January 2012, 10:39 pm

University of California students and administrators will join forces in May at the state Capitol in an effort to highlight the drastic impact of state budget cuts on the 10-campus system.... Read More »

Master Gardeners rose workshop Jan. 28 in Applegate Park

13 January 2012, 4:31 pm

The University of California Cooperative Extension Merced County Master Gardeners are holding a Rose... Read More »

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