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Demolition begins on blighted Century Bowl

Merced’s former beloved bowling alley, Century Bowl, which has been a desolate eyesore for more than a decade, will soon be gone forever. Crews began demolition work on the building at 2020 E. Childs Ave. on Monday, Aug. 1, 2016. … Click to Continue »

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Blighted, Vacant Homes ‘Magnets’ for Fires

Fresno firefighters have been busy responding to a recent spike in fires at vacant homes. City leaders say these abandoned properties are often a magnet for squatters where fires can break out. Just last month, the Fresno City Council passed an anti-blight ordinance meant to help the situation. Tuesday around 5:30 a.m., …

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