Brand-new mother Jessica Simpson is launching a line of clothing for moms-to-be.
ATWATER -- Atwater High will hold its annual open house Thursday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the quad. Athletics and clubs will be represented, and work by students will be showcased. Incoming ninth-graders are welcome to attend and discuss next year's classes with counselors and meet the teachers. Food will be available for purchase. Call (209) 357-6009.
Livingston High Class of 1952 to hold reunionThe Livingston High School Class of 1952 will hold its class reunion June 30 and July 1 at the Branding Iron Restaurant, 640 W. 16th St. All classes are welcome. Call Bruce Prine at (209) 634-6803 for reservations and more information.
Creating a network TV schedule requires equal parts intelligence, strategy and blind luck. Even the savviest network programmer would admit this is true.
We've been flipping up a storm at the backyard grill, making burgers from a variety of meats (and in one case, a vegetable). Here's what we learned:
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Mike Tharp: Things I like about Merced: the sequel |
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Loose Lips |
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Blog: Offbeat Merced |
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Blog: Health in Merced County |
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Lunden Souza: Little changes make big difference |
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The Old Trainer: First step in training dog is most critical |
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Brigitte Bowers: Birthday sleepover -- The pain is short-lived |
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Debbie Croft: Time flies when raising children |
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Sarah Lim: Still trying to solve mystery of Alameda Street |
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Wine Line: Drink pink at Bay Area rose event |
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Outdoors: Start your Half Dome hike early |
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Doane Yawger: Writing about cars a dream job |
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Alma Fausto: Obligatory, happily written graduation, farewell piece |
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Leonel Farias: Week awakens diversity |
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Mike North: It's never too early to start scouting |
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Jay Sousa: The right software has a dramatic effect |
"Go forth and write, write!" teacher and project director Ocean Jones called after a departing student at the Valley Voices Writers Club meeting on a recent Wednesday afternoon.
Popular Detroit pastor and gospel singer Marvin Winans was assaulted and carjacked Wednesday afternoon at a gas station on the city's west side.
Merced County Animal Shelter: Adoption fees for pet of the week are $35 for dogs and $15 for cats. If an animal is adopted before the newspaper comes out today, another animal can be chosen in its place. For more information, call (209) 385-7436.
Strong auto manufacturing and output from utilities pushed industrial production to swell 1.1 percent in April, its fastest growth rate in more than a year.
