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The DOJ is investigating the University of California system over possible race and sex discrimination in its diversity hiring practices.

Merced Police Chief Steven Stanfield addresses participants prior to the start of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Northern California in Merced, Calif., on Wednesday ...

June 26, 2025 – Merced Police Department officials announce the passing of retired Merced Police Detective Don Varney.

Yesterday, UC Merced Police joined law enforcement agencies across Merced County for the 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run, the biggest local turnout yet.

A kayaker is safe after being rescued by two University of California, Merced Police Department officers. Shortly after 11 a.m. Monday, the department got a 911 call that hung up without a response.

A kayaker is safe after being rescued by two University of California, Merced Police Department officers.

Older woman rescued from canal by UC Merced police YourCentralValley / Jun 23, 2025 / 11:09 PM PDT ...

An elderly woman was rescued by UC Merced police after falling out of her kayak into a canal, with the help of an elderly man who was also present.

MERCED, Calif. (FOX26) — A woman was rescued from a canal near Lake Yosemite Monday morning in Merced. The UC Merced Police Department says around 11:14 a.m., officers received a 9-1-1 call from a ...

Investing in research at California universities like UC Merced ensures opportunities for students and communities, but funding cuts could hurt in the future.