Merced County and the city of Merced officially have a revenue-sharing agreement, paving the way for development near UC Merced as the campus moves forward with plans to double its … Click to Continue »
Read More »Pot forum talks licensing, tax revenue and city oversight
If you haven’t heard by now, Californians will vote in November on whether to legalize adult recreational use of marijuana. The ballot initiative is Proposition 64, or the Adult Use … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater names new chief; city manager to retire
Frank Pietro, an Atwater native who rose through the ranks to become his hometown’s top cop and later guided the city out of dire financial straits, has decided to retire, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Puppy rescue by City of Merced Fire Department
Truck 51 of the City of Merced Fire Department found and rescued a puppy that fell two floors down in an HVAC system on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced and city look toward growth in people, not cars
New proposal for retail-housing project would boost walking accessibility in downtown New UC Merced students encouraged to leave cars at home Health advocates say city would benefit from pedestrian-friendly planning … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Mysteries & Minutiae: City will replant native trees after drought killed redwoods
City has removed more than 100 dead trees Redwoods died while city was under strict water cutbacks City plans to replant maple and ash trees that live well in drier conditions … Click to Continue »
Read More »New Los Banos City Manager
Alex Terrazas introduces himself as the new city manager for Los Banos and urges residents to meet and … Click to Continue »
Read More »County supervisors want backup plan on tax sharing with city of Merced
County, city pursuing nontraditional deal Deal necessary for city to develop land near UC Merced Supervisors tell county staff to move forward but include a back-up plan to avoid potential risks … Click to Continue »
Read More »City of Merced, county agree on tax-sharing approach
An agreement will pave way for major construction projects near UC Merced Deal comes after contentious, decade-long negotiations Supervisors, City Council still must formally approve deal … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos council hires new city manager
Alex Terrazas’ five-year $ 170,000 salary contract starts July 1 Terrazas is currently Truckee assistant town manager … Click to Continue »
Read More »Truckee planner tabbed as next Los Banos city manager
Alex Terrazas is currently the assistant town manager for Truckee City Council votes on employment agreement Wednesday … Click to Continue »
Read More »City leaders debate funding Merced Youth Council
Mayor, Building Healthy Communities want more money for the Youth Council City officials say the Youth Council is struggling to fill seats Issue discussed between City Council and residents during a budget study session … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced city manager issues challenge to county officials, who accept
Steve Carrigan writes letter in Sun-Star on revenue sharing Carrigan criticizes county CEO for not responding to proposals CEO Jim Brown, supervisors agree to meeting … Click to Continue »
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