It’s 2022 all over again in the 13th Congressional District. themercedfocus.org/13th-congressi…

#Merced's mayor is on track to lead another four years, along with Sarah Boyle in Merced City Council District 5. The council dais will have two new faces. themercedfocus.org/serratto-on-tr…

Although Soria remained ahead into Wednesday morning in the 27th Assembly District, it's still a very close race. themercedfocus.org/democrat-esmer…

Voters decided it's time for change in Merced City School District, with a newcomer defeating a seasoned incumbent on the school board. themercedfocus.org/election-deliv…

Preliminary election results early Tuesday night showed decent support for Measure R, #Merced County’s public safety sales tax measure, but it had not received enough votes to definitively pass. themercedfocus.org/measure-r-elec…

If you stood in line Tuesday night, waiting hours to vote in #Merced County, your polling place wasn’t an anomaly. themercedfocus.org/merced-county-…

#LosBanos voters spoke at the ballot box Tuesday, and their message clearly appears to be a desire for change. themercedfocus.org/election-updat…

In #Hornitos, the annual Día de los Muertos celebration is more than just an event — it is a pilgrimage. themercedfocus.org/a-night-in-hor…

A landmark from days of old when #Merced was known as “Fountain City” is back, fully restored for new generations to appreciate. themercedfocus.org/merceds-iconic…

Some of the sights from #Merced Veterans Day events on Monday. themercedfocus.org/photo-gallery-…

Fútbol in the Valley: #Merced’s soccer culture grows with upcoming multimillion-dollar sportsplex. First in a three-part series "The Beautiful Game: Merced’s Soccer Legacy." themercedfocus.org/futbol-in-the-…

There are still a few races in #Merced County where there are less than 100 votes between candidates. themercedfocus.org/these-races-ar…

#Merced County’s largest school district has been put on notice by a legal group that a statement read during public school board meetings may expose the district to legal action for threatening freedom of speech. themercedfocus.org/did-merced-cit…

“People are still in shock,” said one local #Merced advocate, describing the emotions felt by some immigrants following Trump’s re-election. themercedfocus.org/merceds-undocu…

As of Tuesday night, Republican Rep. John Duarte’s lead over Democratic challenger Adam Gray was cut to a mere 227 votes in #CA13. themercedfocus.org/to-the-wire-du…

“This flute is more than just music. It’s a guide, a storyteller, and a connection to our ancestors.” themercedfocus.org/celebrating-th…

Three 9-week online courses are being offered for those interested in entering the cannabis industry. themercedfocus.org/classes-for-ca…

She has been called a pioneer who blazed a trail in the Valley for women in the legal field. themercedfocus.org/betty-l-dawson…

Adam Gray declares victory over John Duarte in Congressional District 13 race #CA13 themercedfocus.org/adam-gray-decl…

Merced Democrat Adam Gray says he’ll focus on Valley representation in Congress – ‘not political parties’ – after defeating incumbent Republican John Duarte. themercedfocus.org/democrat-adam-…