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Mike Wallford has been living in East Bakersfield for 60 years. He said the city always tries to dump unwanted facilities in this part of town: a sewage treatment plant, a dog pound, he said, and now a homeless shelter. “They bring out all the trash out there; we’re tired …
Read More »Merced County leaders have mixed reaction to Session’s immigration lawsuit
Merced County leaders reacted Wednesday after Gov. Jerry Brown slammed U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions for “initiating a reign of terror” against immigrants in California. Sessions on Tuesday filed suit … Click to Continue »
Read More »New Report Ranks Hospital Safety, Valley Gets Mixed Grades
A new ranking of patient safety at valley hospitals has been released, with mixed grades. The analysis from the nonprofit group Leapfrog, tracks errors, injuries, accidents, and infections at hospitals nationwide. I n Fresno County, Kaiser received an “A” grade, with Clovis Community and Saint Agnes earning “B’s.” Community Regional …
Read More »Merced smokers mixed on new tobacco tax
Starting in January, the cheapest pack of cigarettes at Cigarettes and Cigars on G Street in Merced will be in the $ 5 range, according to an employee, Kirsten Weston. Currently … Click to Continue »
Read More »Early results show mixed bag in school board races
Races for Merced school board seats remained too close to call Tuesday night, with incumbents fighting to keep their seats on boards for Merced College, Merced City schools and Merced … Click to Continue »
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