Merced City Council on Monday approved a nearly $440 million budget that will reduce the city’s reserve fund, in part, to allow a zookeeper to remain on staff. The change to the reserve fund ...

The Merced City Council will consider lowering the reserve amount to close a $430,000 general fund deficit and protect several programs and positions in its $438.5 million proposed 2025-26 budget.

Merced City Council on Monday approved a nearly $440 million budget that will reduce the city’s reserve fund, in part, to allow a zookeeper to remain on staff. The change to the reserve fund ...

Rivera Middle School teacher Bob Malone, 54, poses for a portrait in Merced, Calif., on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Named one of Merced City School District’s Employees of the Year, Malone is ...

The Merced City Council will consider lowering the reserve amount to close a $430,000 general fund deficit and protect several programs and positions in its $438.5 million proposed 2025-26 budget ...