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 »Two weeks in, Atwater’s city manager removes police chief. And, he won’t say why
About two weeks into his temporary contract, interim City Manager Art de Werk has made a change in Atwater Police Department management. Chief Samuel Joseph has been removed from the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater’s new interim city manager says he may want the full-time job. Maybe
The Atwater City Council attempted to show a more united front on Monday during the first public meeting that involved the embattled new interim city manager. The meeting featured a … Click to Continue »
Read More »More questions in Atwater’s search for city manager. NAACP denounces outside critic
A Modesto man who thrust himself into Atwater politics was denounced publicly on Monday by the local chapter of the NAACP. Darryl Davis, president of the Merced chapter of National … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater’s budget proposed to climb as the city tries to work its way out of deficit
Atwater is looking at a $ 44.8 million budget for the new fiscal year, which includes the addition of positions for patrol officers, according to records. The balanced 2017-18 budget is … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater’s financial health may take ‘extreme decision,’ leader says
City staffers in Atwater say they’ve combed through the city’s finances to find savings wherever they can – which they have – but the financial outlook remains difficult. City Council, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater’s Castle Airport prepares for Obama family’s pit stop
President and family are en route to Yosemite National Park Officials wouldn’t talk about preparations on site It’s the president’s second visit to Merced County … Click to Continue »
Read More »Audit shows Atwater’s progress in recovery from deficit
Audit delivered Monday was reminder of difficult times Deficits are being paid down, officials said City will brainstorm ways to increase revenue … Click to Continue »
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