The railroad crossing at Merced’s R Street has been closed nearly three times as long as originally planned, an inconvenience and a damper on business, residents and business folks say. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Cyclist temporarily trapped under truck after collision on R Street
A collision between a pickup truck and a wrong-way bicyclist Tuesday led one man to suffer minor injuries, Merced police said. A woman driving a white Ford F-150 was turning … Click to Continue »
Read More »One Year In, Fresno’s Fulton Street Project Nearing Completion
A year ago this Friday, Fresno leaders picked up fifteen golden sledgehammers and kicked off the project to rip out the 53 year-old Fulton Mall and replace it with a redesigned Fulton Street. It’s an ambitious project that officials hope will help jumpstart business investment on what was once Fresno’s …
Read More »Merced judge orders improvements aimed at curtailing prostitution at 16th Street motel
A Merced County judge has issued a permanent injunction against the owners and operators of the Siesta Motel, requiring them to take steps to end years of assaults, drug crimes … Click to Continue »
Read More »Driver parked, confronted bicyclist and opened fire on central Fresno street
A man is in a hospital in critical condition after being shot while riding his bike on a central Fresno street Tuesday night, police said. Lt. Mark Hudson said the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Pokémon set to flood Merced Downtown Street Faire
Organizers of the Merced Downtown Street Faire are planning to lure “Pokémon Go” mobile game players to the weekly gathering featuring food, fun and music. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced’s M Street may get honorary Veterans Boulevard signs
The club heading up the effort says M Street can stay the official name Turlock did something similar in 2007 for University Way The city expects to hold a public hearing on Aug. 15 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Street Faire kicks off 10-week run
The Merced Downtown Street Faire was Thursday, June 23, 2016, and organizers plan 10 more weeks of it every Thursday. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Main Street buzzes during Merced Street Faire
It will be every Thursday through Sept. 1 Themed nights are planned at the weekly event … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced group to kick off weekly street fair downtown
Merced Downtown Street Faire runs through Sept. 1 Themed nights are planned No cost to enter the fair, which offers many free activities … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sinkhole closes Madera city street
Madera police say the roadway collapse may have been caused by recent rains Schnoor Street is expected to be closed for some time for repairs … Click to Continue »
Read More »Rain dampens roads but not spirit of Spring Street Faire
Fewer than half of vendors showed up Performances, petting zoo, pony ride canceled … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced club wants M Street to become Veterans Boulevard
Campaign for a name change is in its early stages Street would be a ‘prominent,’ ‘permanent’ nod to veterans Club plans educational efforts, public meetings … Click to Continue »
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