Atwater took a step toward adopting three new ordinances on Monday related to marijuana, loosening its restrictions on the plant and paving the way to eventually allow for two dispensaries … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County middle schoolers compete in literary challenge. Here’s who won
Merced County middle schoolers competed in a literary challenge last week, according to a news release from the Merced City School District. Multiple teams of students from five middle schools, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Tri-Tipery, anyone? Here’s where the food truck is setting up in Merced this week
Merced fans of smoked meats slathered in sauce may have already made the hike to Ballico to eat at the Tri-Tipery, but this week getting your hands on a sandwich … Click to Continue »
Read More »It was a dumpy old hospital in Merced. Here’s what $31 million can do
Once a crumbling eyesore, the empty hospital south of Highway 99 is now a pristine space for Merced County Behavioral and Recovery Services following its grand opening Friday. The $ 31 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s the new retail store that will be coming to Los Banos
A Ross Dress for Less store is set to come to Los Banos by the summer, according to city staffers, and more development in local shopping centers is expected in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s why the number of Merced County ‘neglected pools’ could bring more mosquitoes
If mosquitoes are hovering over your green swimming pool, it’s time to drain the water for the good of the community, abatement officials said. The Merced County Abatement District recently … Click to Continue »
Read More »Is Atwater’s city manager leaving already? Here’s what we know
Atwater City Council called a special meeting to be held on Tuesday, when leaders will be asked to consider appointing yet another interim city manager – the city’s fourth in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos council may change business license code. Here’s what it could mean for you
The Los Banos City Council is looking to change the way the city regulates business licenses so more people would be required to have one. City staffers presented a proposed … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos ex-priest wants to avoid registering as a sex offender. Here’s the ruling
A former Los Banos priest who has twice been convicted of possessing child pornography lost his appeal this week and will be required to list as a sex offender, according … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s what trade tariffs could mean in Merced County, where nuts are big business
Merced County farmers and area experts say a potential trade war would be likely to have a chilling effect on the agricultural industry if the U.S. and China go through … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s how many stolen cars a Merced County man had, deputies say
A Merced County Sheriff’s deputy recovered three stolen vehicles while arresting an Atwater man this week, according to deputies. A person called the sheriff’s office at about 4:24 p.m. on … Click to Continue »
Read More »It may take months to know if anyone else at Merced High has tuberculosis. Here’s why
It may take months to find out when, where and how a Merced High School student contracted tuberculosis, experts said. And it also may take months to find out if … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s why Merced’s mayor spoke with high-speed rail authority this week
With the shifting plans around the state’s high-speed rail and its rising costs, Merced’s mayor headed to Sacramento this week to speak with officials in an attempt reaffirm the bullet … Click to Continue »
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