Panoche Water District officials want to rebuild public trust in the embattled agency in the wake of criminal charges accusing former district leaders of embezzling thousands of dollars and illegally … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ex-Panoche Water District officials charged with misspending thousands in public funds
Panoche Water District officials spent more than $ 100,000 in public money to buy themselves slot machines, car repairs, and kitchen appliances, funded landscaping on at their own homes, and covered … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s where your school district stacks up in Merced County graduation, demographics
English-learning students in Merced County who successfully became English proficient generally ended up among the best performing students in the state, according to the Merced County Office of Education’s annual … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced City School District invites families to Montessori information night
The Merced City School District is proud to offer the only public Montessori program in Merced County as a free educational option for our elementary students. Now we are expanding … Click to Continue »
Read More »This Merced County superintendent is moving to a new district, MCOE says
An award-winning superintendent in Merced County is taking the top administrator’s spot in Gustine Unified School District, according to a news release. Bryan Ballenger, 42, will leave the superintendent position … Click to Continue »
Read More »Interview: Bredefeld Says “Yes” To Medical Marijuana, Just Not In His District
Last week the Fresno City Council approved a resolution kicking off the process of amending zoning laws to allow a variety of medical marijuana related businesses to operate in the city. The unanimous vote capped off a tense council meeting over the original proposal, which would have also allowed commercial …
Read More »Two Merced City School District students win first place in spelling bee — again
Merced City School District students took the top spots in the elementary and junior high Merced County spelling bee competitions, according to officials. Sixth-grader Nikhil Parikh from Sheehy Elementary and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Madera County district attorney spars with county supervisors
DA David Linn blasts Madera County supervisors for a report that alleges he has discriminated against his staff and harassed some of them. He denies such charges. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Madera Supervisors To Consider Censure Of Madera County District Attorney
The Madera County District Attorney is facing allegations he made racist and sexist comments at work. Valley Public Radio’s Jeffrey Hess reports several of DA David’s Linn’s subordinates have made the accusation to the Madera County Board of Supervisors. According to a press release from the county’s top attorney, employees …
Read More »Why did this school district pull ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ from the 8th grade?
The Biloxi School District got complaints about the wording in “To Kill A Mockingbird” — an American classic being taught in 8th grade English Language Arts classes — and pulled … 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 leaders choose district map as they go ‘down kicking and screaming’
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Read More »Merced City School District Seeking Scientists and Engineers
Are you a local scientist or engineer? Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge and inspiring future generations? Then the Merced City School District would love to collaborate with you! As … Click to Continue »
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