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Merced, California Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Merced! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Merced residents pushed police to rescue abused husky Sweetie
- How federal cuts are reshaping bird habitats near Merced this year
Also on today's calendar: Ellington Back To 80's Dance Paw-ty and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do the letter "t" and island have in common? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 95 and low of 64 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 95, low: 62.
- Tuesday: Sunshine and some clouds, with a high of 93 and low of 62 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Merced police rescue āSweetie' the husky from alleged abuse (amedpost.com) ā Merced police have taken a husky named Sweetie into protective custody after multiple reports of alleged abuse by her homeless owner, prompting an ongoing animal-cruelty investigation. Officers are gathering evidence for the Merced County District Attorney, and residents say their persistent advocacy helped push authorities to act more decisively. 
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ā¢ Federal Staffing Cuts Leave Once-Thriving Wetlands Dry, and the Birds Are Disappearing (hsjchronicle.com) ā Wetland refuges near Merced are feeling the impact of deep federal staffing cuts, leaving places like the San Joaquin River refuge under-supported and drier than usual. UC Merced scientists and local advocates warn that fewer on-the-ground staff, now based out of Merced Countyās San Luis refuge office, threaten migratory bird habitat and public access across the region. Ā Ā Ā
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Yard Duty-E. Azevedo
Yosemite High (Continuation) Merced, CA 95340
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Ellington Back To 80's Dance Paw-ty ā
Turlock Senior Center, 1191 Cahill St, Turlock
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Merced County Pride Festival | Downtown Merced, CA ā
DOWNTOWN PLAZA, 333 W 18th St, Merced
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Monday August 17
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Yard Duty-E. Azevedo
Yosemite High (Continuation) Merced, CA 95340
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Flag Football at Mariposa (Varsity only)
Golden Valley High Merced, CA 95344
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Varsity Volleyball Foundation Game (El Capitan)
Le Grand High School Le Grand, CA 95333
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Girls Volleyball Foundation game vs Modesto (V)
Golden Valley High Merced, CA 95344
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Flag Football at Madera (FS/JV/Varsity)
Golden Valley High Merced, CA 95344
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Flag Football at Matilda Torres (JV/Varsity)
Golden Valley High Merced, CA 95344
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Viking Store Room#5
Le Grand Union Elementary School District Le Grand, CA 95333
8:00 am
Monday August 17
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Cookie , a dog who went missing in Merced, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 days, 0 hours. Message from Owner: "Mini schnauzerā¦ (Nextdoor Bear Creek Merced County) - Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
Cheeto Puff was LOST on August 4, 2026 in Merced, CA 95340 near El Capitan St and Olive Ave. Area by Christain Life Center Church and Brookdale Dr. ā¦ (Nextdoor Bear Creek Merced County)
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