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Weather ‘pattern shift' is on the way to Merced area. When to expect heavy rain
After a rainy end to October , November has started with relatively warm temperatures, mostly clear skies and calm conditions across the Central Valley. However, the latest weather forecasts show the calm weather might not last much longer. “Seasonably warm temperatures continue today and into the week ahead with a gradual cooling trend then anticipated late week into next weekend as a pattern shift arrives ,” the National Weather Service said in a post on X on Monday, Nov. 9. The shift toward a more active weather pattern could bring heavy rain and gusty winds to parts of California, including the Central Valley, according to the weather agency. When could rain return to Merced? Here’s what the latest forecasts show: The calm before the storm On Monday, Central Valley high temperatures reach the mid-70s yet again with similar days to follow through Thursday, The Sacramento Bee reported. A few passing clouds are expected across Northern California and the Sacramento Valley on Monday as a few showers kick up near Eureka before dissipating along the Klamath mountains. Just like above-average temperatures, sunshine will hold strong through the workweek. Wednesday is set to be the warmest day this week , with highs
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Merced Sun-Star
Merced claims fourth consecutive CCC title with Santa Fe Bowl win over Atwater
The Merced High football team claimed its spot on the Central California Conference throne once again with a dominant 45-13 victory over Atwater in a battle of the two CCC unbeaten teams in Santa Fe Bowl 56 on Friday night at Dave Honey Stadium. Senior running back Dougie Andrews led the way, rushing for 154 yards and two touchdowns as the Merced offense started clicking in the second half. The Bears won their fourth consecutive CCC championship and extended their CCC winning streak to 26 consecutive victories. “Oh man, it feels amazing,” said Andrews, who rushed for 131 yards in the second half. “We just put everything on it, and we stacked day by day, one game at a time. We stay focused, and now we’re here. It feels amazing. I can’t even explain it.” It’s the first time Merced has won four consecutive CCC championships during Rob Scheidt’s 31 years as the head coach. “It’s not an easy thing,” Scheidt said. “I’m really proud of this group because they trusted us, and you know they’ve got friends who aren’t here with them now. But they trusted the process of becoming a team, and I felt like they did a
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Monster striper catches continue at San Luis Reservoir, 4 trophy fish in 3 weeks
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (FOX26) — Anglers at San Luis Reservoir are reeling in some massive striped bass, with four trophy-sized fish caught in just three weeks. According to Roger George Guide Service, Bob McGill of Selma landed a 35.2-pound striped bass measuring more than 44 inches on November 3, setting a new personal record.
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Atwater dedicates Christopher Tejeda Jr. Safety Corridor
City leaders, local school officials and friends and family members of Christopher Tejeda Jr. gathered together on Monday, Nov. 2, for a special dedication ceremony in a neighborhood near Juniper Elementary School in Atwater. A group of second and third graders from the school clapped, cheered and shouted “We love...
Merced Sun-Star
Need leaves picked up in Merced? What to know about city collection program
As fall settles in across Merced, colorful leaves are piling up in yards and along streets. However, with r ain in the forecast later this week, those fallen leaves could create problems by blocking storm drains and contributing to flooding, according to city officials. “It’s not that serious... until it is ,” officials wrote in a post on the city’s official Instagram page. Merced’s annual Leaf Collection Program returns Monday, Nov. 9. “This program is an easy way to help keep our city safe when the rains come,” officials said. Here’s what Merced residents need to know about leaf pickup, including when crews will visit their neighborhoods and how to prepare: When does Merced’s leaf collection program begin? City crews will begin collecting fallen leaves from streets Monday, Nov. 9. The program operates within Merced city limits six days a week through Jan. 16, with no service on Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s Day. The city is divided into four collection areas , separated by Highway 59 and Bear Creek Drive. What do I have to do to get my leaves picked up? Residents do not need to call or schedule a pickup. Collection days are assigned based
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Golden Eagles win 2026 CCAA Tournament Championship!
POMONA -- Cal State LA's women's soccer team added another championship to its history Saturday, rallying past UC Merced, 3-1, to capture the program's fourth California Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament title at Kellogg Stadium. Carisia Raygoza scored the equalizer late in the first half before Celine Gehrig and Briana Chagolla...