Merced City firefighters are volunteering for n their annual “Fill the Boot” fundraiser at the intersection of Olive Avenue and G Street to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Firefighters raise money for youth sports, breast cancer patients
The Merced City Firefighters Association will host its annual pancake breakfast Saturday to raise money to support youth sports. Firefighters also will sell their specially made breast cancer awareness shirts … Click to Continue »
Read More »Obtaining fresh fruits and vegetables no longer a money issue for Merced food pantries
Local food pantries and individuals needing food assistance now have greater access to fresh fruits and vegetables – at no cost. The Merced County Food Bank recently developed methods to … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘Pokémon Go’ fans halt plan to raise money for Los Banos cemetery
The Los Banos cemetery manager and a “Pokémon Go” player refute claims that a suspended GoFundMe page was a way to bribe the cemetery to let people play the game there. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gang violence prevention money headed to Merced
Governor approved funding to fight gang violence in Merced County Other funding also would aid small police departments … Click to Continue »
Read More »More money demanded for Merced Youth Council
Community members marched from McNamara Park to Bob Hart Square Former and current members of the Youth Council spoke Funding is needed to help make Youth Council a voice for Merced … Click to Continue »
Read More »Penn State prof: NCAA shouldn’t rule on how student-athletes earn money
Sports law professor Stephen Ross says the NCAA has a conflict of interest Ross says an independent group should be making rules, not the NCAA Knight Commission convened discussion in Washington about college sports policy … Click to Continue »
Read More »Weaver band boosters raising money for new uniforms
Current uniforms are 20 years old All-you-can-eat crab feed and auction will be held April 16 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Oakdale teen who mowed lawns for date money turns away from pot
Boy went viral on Facebook, praised for mowing lawns for date money Before a bit of backlash, already was in counseling to kick drug use Happier no longer smoking, having to hide it, Oakdale High freshman says … Click to Continue »
Read More »High-speed rail money risks come under Assembly scrutiny
Long-term availability of cap-and-trade money is key concern Merced legislator annoyed over his city’s fate in planning pivot Agency leader insists that rail plan doesn’t ignore any part of state … Click to Continue »
Read More »High-speed rail money risks come under Assembly scrutiny
Long-term availability of cap-and-trade money is key concern Merced legislator annoyed over his city’s fate in planning pivot Agency leader insists that rail plan doesn’t ignore any part of state … Click to Continue »
Read More »Valley counties receive money for water studies
Fresno, Madera, Tulare and Kings getting $ 500,000 maximum grant amounts Fresno study will gather information on western Fresno County aquifers State law requiring counties to have sustainable water tables takes effect in 2020 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Don’t waste the money: Key climate experts skeptical of forecasts
Many coastal city officials are considering spending millions – in some cases billions – of taxpayer dollars preparing for an impending flood caused by rising sea levels. … Click to Continue »
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