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For the second time in a month, a divided Atwater City Council has chosen a new interim city manager. Art de Werk, a 63-year-old former police chief and city manager … Click to Continue »
Read More »City Council Approves Deal For New Downtown Fresno Hotel At Convention Center
UPDATE 12/7/17: The Fresno City Council voted 7-0 to approve the sale of the lot and Inyo and M for the planned hotel development. A long-vacant dirt lot next to the Fresno Convention Center Exhibit Hall could soon become a 200 room hotel, under a deal that is scheduled to …
Read More »Controversy renewed ahead of possible appointment of interim city manager in Atwater
A year has passed since Atwater began its grueling search for a new city manager and the City Council has made zero progress — but that could change Monday. Art … Click to Continue »
Read More »Will Atwater offer the city manager job to an applicant at the next meeting?
Atwater could offer the city manager job to another candidate during the upcoming Monday meeting, according to elected officials. After receiving the nod from a split City Council in November, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater city manager was picked two weeks ago. On Wednesday he said ‘no thanks’
The search for a new city manager in Atwater will continue following the announcement on Wednesday that the man picked for the job said he no longer wants it. Graeme … Click to Continue »
Read More »A split Merced City Council approves ordinance that allows weed businesses
A split Merced City Council approved a cannabis ordinance on Monday that would allow commercial marijuana businesses in town, including dispensaries. The 3-2 vote approved dispensaries in zones around the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Interview: Bakersfield City Councilmember Andrae Gonzales On Pot, Downtown & Parks
It’s been an eventful first year on the Bakersfield City Council for Andrae Gonzales, who represents downtown, Westchester and other Ward 2 neighborhoods. The 24 th Street widening project is moving forward despite a lengthy legal battle, plans for a high-speed rail station near Golden State and “F” Street are …
Read More »He’s never worked for a city. Now he’s going to run Atwater
After a split vote on Monday, Atwater has a new city manager. The City Council approved a contract with a $ 164,658-a-year salary for Graeme Mitchell, a one-time UC Merced employee … Click to Continue »
Read More »She used to be Merced’s city attorney. Now she’s the newest Merced County judge
The governor appointed a new judge in Merced County on Thursday, filling a seat that’s been open for more than two years. Gov. Jerry Brown appointed Jeanne E. Schechter, 54, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Where can adults buy marijuana in Merced County? One city looks to be at the center
Merced County leaders are preparing for the rollout of state marijuana regulations, which will allow dispensaries around California. Your access to a recreational cannabis seller depends on where you live. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Voter rights fight brewing in Atwater? City council stuns staff, rejects district map
Atwater appeared to be on its way to having districts for local elections until a vote this week put the change on hold, if not ended it altogether. The City … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater man arrested at City Council meeting
An Atwater man was arrested for allegedly disturbing a City Council meeting on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. Richard Johnson, 48, of Atwater was arrested after saying a cuss word during the public meeting and then refusing to leave the meeting when told to, according to Police Chief Samuel Joseph. … …
Read More »Atwater man arrested at City Council meeting
A heated exchange during an Atwater City Council meeting ended Monday with one man behind bars for allegedly disturbing the public assembly, according to police. Richard Johnson, 48, of Atwater … Click to Continue »
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