Century Bowl – Merced’s beloved former bowling alley that has been a desolate eyesore for more than a decade – will soon be gone forever. Crews began demolition work on … Click to Continue »
Read More »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 »
Read More »County hopes to turn blighted hospital into mental health care hub
Building on 13th Street has been vacant since 2010 Mental Health Department hopes to renovate building and centralize services there Crisis residential unit will be established in building once project is approved … Click to Continue »
Read More »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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