Local School and Education News in California
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- State releases ranks for area schools
published on Sun, 26 May 2013 05:49:00 GMT
The California Department of Education released school rankings Friday, two measures showing how well schools are doing compared with others in level of achievement and against schools with similar types of students.... - A Special Day for Merced College's Class of 2013
published on Sat, 25 May 2013 10:59:00 GMT
Despite facing challenges and setbacks, more than 1,000 Merced College students fulfilled their dream of earning a college diploma Friday night.... - Our View: Higher education shines here
published on Sat, 25 May 2013 10:57:00 GMT
Educational attainment, or the lack of it, has long been a problem for Merced and other Northern San Joaquin Valley counties.... - Around Town: Merced seniors dance
published on Sat, 25 May 2013 10:02:00 GMT
The Merced Senior Community Center will hold a dance from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday at 755 W. 15th St.... - Homeless numbers decrease
published on Sat, 25 May 2013 10:05:00 GMT
The number of homeless people in Merced County has dramatically decreased, according to this year's recently released Homeless Count and Survey.... - Sarah Lim: Musicians found a home in Merced
published on Sat, 25 May 2013 07:27:00 GMT
Famous cowboy actor and Sons of the Pioneers founding member Roy Rogers lived briefly in the labor camps in Tulare while picking fruit for the Del Monte Co.... - GV senior Purewal leaps way to State
published on Fri, 24 May 2013 06:21:00 GMT
Today, he's bound for the CIF State Track & Field Championships, traditionally the nation's best prep track meet, in the high jump.... - 'Ugh the Duck' brings opera to UC Merced
published on Fri, 24 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT
A public opera performance, already glimpsed by 2,500 Merced County schoolchildren, is planned today, according to a news release.... - 'Bye Bye Birdie' on Golden Valley stage in Merced
published on Thu, 23 May 2013 06:50:00 GMT
Golden Valley High School's visual and performing arts students will be presenting the musical "Bye Bye Birdie" today through Sunday at the school at 2121 E. Childs Ave., Merced.... - Biz forecast: Stanislaus, Merced lagging in job growth
published on Thu, 23 May 2013 06:45:00 GMT
The San Joaquin Valley's economy continues to improve, but Stanislaus and Merced counties are lagging behind in job growth, a newly released business forecast shows.... - Trial ordered in child death
published on Thu, 23 May 2013 06:10:00 GMT
A judge Wednesday determined there was enough evidence for a woman to stand trial accused of murder in the death of an 18-month-old girl she was baby sitting at her west Modesto home last year.... - Worth a Visit
published on Thu, 23 May 2013 05:35:00 GMT
Here's a message for tourists passing through Modesto or Merced on their way to Yosemite National Park: Stop and pick some cherries.... - 'First Look': First News for May 22
published on Wed, 22 May 2013 15:19:35 GMT
VIDAK WINS 16TH: Looks like Andy Vidak is headed to Sacramento. The Hanford Republican won Tuesday's special election to the 16th Senate District seat left vacant by Bakersfield Democrat Michael Rubio.... - Spanish Spelling Bee at CSUS puts accent on bilingual success
published on Wed, 22 May 2013 05:31:00 GMT
The practice word was "Agosto," or August. That stumped no one, but it got tougher from there for 36 top Spanish spellers from area dual language school programs.... - Trustee's charge changes in dispute at rail crossing
published on Wed, 22 May 2013 05:31:00 GMT
Modesto City Schools board member Steven Grenbeaux now faces a charge of felony assault with a deadly weapon stemming from a confrontation with a Caltrans worker in downtown Modesto last year.... - UC Merced Connect: Innovate to Grow brings student inventions to the forefront
published on Wed, 22 May 2013 06:16:00 GMT
Four of 27 student teams were named this year's winners of UC Merced's second annual Innovate to Grow competition Friday after a daylong series of presentations and exhibits.... - Golden Valley senior heading for national home economics competition
published on Wed, 22 May 2013 06:14:00 GMT
That's the philosophy of Daisy Castillo of Merced, a Golden Valley High School student who will take part in a national home economics-related competition in Nashville in July.... - Around Town
published on Wed, 22 May 2013 06:18:00 GMT
Sheriff Mark Pazin, Supervisor John Pedrozo and Councilman Josh Pedrozo will host a barbecue rib fund-raiser dinner at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Merced Fruit Barn, 4526 E. Highway 140.... - Counties Struggle to Prepare for Influx of Mental Health Patients
published on Tue, 21 May 2013 16:28:36 GMT
A recent report from the nonprofit website HealthyCal says California counties are in a for a rude awakening, particularly when it comes to mental health.... - UC Merced Connect: Student finds success outside comfort zone
published on Tue, 21 May 2013 07:42:00 GMT
Stephanie Toledo didn't want anything to get in the way of her academic success when she arrived at UC Merced....
