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Duarte backs bill offering $30K tax credit for IVF treatment

By Merced Times | Sep 11, 2024

Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) has endorsed a new law aimed at providing financial relief to families pursuing in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. The proposal, H.R. 9479, seeks to establish a refundable tax credit of up to $30,000 to cover IVF-related expenses, thereby helping families achieve their dreams of having children without being burdened by the high cost of fertility treatments.

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Assemblyman Joe Patterson introduces bill to halt proposed $0.47 gas price hike

By Merced Times | Sep 11, 2024

Assemblyman Joe Patterson introduced legislation today aimed at halting a proposed increase in gas prices by the Newsom administration. The bill, ABX2-4, seeks to prevent an anticipated 47-cent per gallon rise resulting from updates to California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard over the next year.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Madera County in week ending Aug. 31?

By Merced Times | Sep 10, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Madera County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Raymond-Knowles Union Elementary School District Education: 79 students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

By Merced Times | Sep 10, 2024

For the 2022-23 school year, Raymond-Knowles Union Elementary School District experienced an increase in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 10 more students being enrolled.

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Planada Elementary School District Education: 871 students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

By Merced Times | Sep 9, 2024

There were 871 students enrolled in Planada Elementary School District's schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the California Department of Education.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Merced County in week ending Aug. 31?

By Merced Times | Sep 9, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Merced County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Merced County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 31

By Merced Times | Sep 8, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Merced County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Merced Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9?

By Merced Times | Sep 8, 2024

These former Merced Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Merced County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 31

By Merced Times | Sep 8, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Merced County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Merced Times area weekly mass times

By Merced Times | Sep 8, 2024

The following parishes in the Merced Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Enrollment at Plainsburg Union Elementary School District increased by 1.9% compared to previous school year

By Merced Times | Sep 8, 2024

For the 2022-23 school year, Plainsburg Union Elementary School District experienced an increase in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with two more students being enrolled.

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Duarte leads field hearing on California's water challenges in Santa Nella

By Merced Times | Sep 7, 2024

Congressman Duarte led a hearing of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries in his district alongside Chairman Bentz. The event, titled “Water Abundance: Opportunities and Challenges in California,” gathered stakeholders, water experts, and community leaders to address the Central Valley’s water supply issues. Congressmen David Valadao, Vince Fong, Doug LaMalfa, and Tom McClintock joined Duarte and Bentz for the discussion. Prior to the hearing, Duarte, Bentz, and LaMalfa surveyed the state’s water systems and farmland.

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Enrollment at Merced River Union Elementary School District increased by 16% compared to previous school year

By Merced Times | Sep 6, 2024

There were 275 students enrolled in Merced River Union Elementary School District's only school in the 2022-23 school year, according to the California Department of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Madera County in week ending Aug. 31?

By Merced Times | Sep 6, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Madera County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Madera County in week ending Aug. 31

By Merced Times | Sep 6, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Madera County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Madera County in week ending Aug. 31

By Merced Times | Sep 6, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Madera County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Merced County Office of Education welcomed 1,706 students in 2022-23 school year

By Merced Times | Sep 6, 2024

For the 2022-23 school year, Merced County Office of Education experienced an increase in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 143 more students being enrolled.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Merced County in week ending Aug. 31?

By Merced Times | Sep 6, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Merced County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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3 gas stations in cities throughout Madera County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 31

By Merced Times | Sep 6, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Madera County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Merced City Elementary School District welcomed 10,973 students in 2022-23 school year

By Merced Times | Sep 5, 2024

There were 10,973 students enrolled in Merced City Elementary School District's schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the California Department of Education.