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Arts Wrap for March 18, 2016

College concert The Merced College Concert Band, with conductor Ken Taylor, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 18, at Merced College Theater, 3600 M St. Tickets are $ 10 general, … Click to Continue »

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Arts Wrap for March 4, 2016

‘Macbeth’ Merced Shakespearefest presents “Macbeth” at 7:30 p.m. March 18 and 19, and 2 p.m. March 20 at the Merced Theatre, 301 W. Main St. Tickets are $ 15 general, $ 10 … Click to Continue »

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Yosemite National Park Begins New Concession Contract on March 1, 2016

Yosemite National Park will have a new primary concessioner tomorrow, March 1, 2016. Yosemite Hospitality LLC begins its 15-year contract to provide lodging, retail, recreational services, and food to over four million annual visitors to Yosemite. Yosemite Hospitality LLC was selected to be the park’s new primary concessioner in June …

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NatureBridge Summer Teen Program in Yosemite National Park Builds Future Scientists and Leaders – 2016

NatureBridge, the largest residential environmental education partner of the National Park Service, opened registration for the Summer Field Research Course at its Yosemite campus. This two-week immersive backcountry expedition will give participants the opportunity to conduct field science investigations in one of the most iconic national parks in the country. …

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Fresno City Council passes 2016 budget

Fresno City Council members voted this morning to pass the mayor’s 2016 budget. The budget passed unanimously. Mayor Swearengin’s $ 1.2 billion budget adds 43 new police officers over the course of the year. It brings the force to 760 after losing 150 officers in the recession. "This budget really …

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Mayor Swearengin presented 2016 budget to the City Council

Today, Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin presented her 2016 budget to the city council. Swearengin says this is her first budget she’s happy about. It includes funds for adding employees and equipment to public safety, improving parks, and code enforcement. "Last year was stable and structurally balanced but we weren’t able …

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