A UC Merced graduate writes how university students need a voice in how Merced, California is governed, and a fair and accurate district map lets that happen.

The incumbent for the Merced County Board of Supervisors District 1 might lose his seat to a retired sheriff's sergeant.

If you've received your mail-in ballot and live in Merced County, you'll want to check it closely. Some communities are receiving ballots with races based on outdated district maps.

The Merced County Board of Supervisors made the final call this week on what map will reshape the supervisorial districts for the county. Plan "E," which will be submitted to the U.S. Department ...

Merced County Board of Supervisors Chairperson Rodrigo Espinosa is vying for a third-term in the March primary election in District 1. Espinosa is competing against three challengers in the race ...

The settlement agreement with MALDEF will ask voters in Merced if they want to change the city’s at-large elections to by-district balloting.

After over a year of planning and collaboration, the Merced City School District (MCSD) is adjusting its school boundaries. "We've been looking at maximizing the use of our facilities, and we've ...

Following a year and a half of evaluation, the Merced City School District (MCSD) decided to relocate their sixth-grade students to middle schools. The move will be made starting in the 2026/2027 ...

District 2 encompasses the Western Region of Merced, including UC Merced and the surrounding area. Pedrozo is a Merced native who has served on the Merced County Board of Supervisors since 2020.

The financial divide between the two candidates running for Merced County's District 4 supervisor seat is growing even wider, according to recently filed campaign finance statements. Incumbent ...

Irrigation officials will consider a potential deal with state water officials that could give Merced growers a little more water for their crops this year and help the irrigation district ...

The former head of a district that controls the waterways that deliver water to farms in Fresno and Merced counties pleaded guilty to stealing water, prosecutors said Tuesday. Dennis Falaschi, 78 ...