Merced County leaders have decided to force all marijuana cultivation indoors, a move that did not surprise cannabis advocates but did disappoint them on Tuesday. The county passed an ordinance … Click to Continue »
Read More »Mother fights for changes after death of son to opioids
Cindy Dodd’s 24-year-old son, Kyle, was found dead of a lethal drug overdose on the streets of Overtown, Florida in September 2016. Kyle had a mix of fentanyl, Carfentanil, cocaine and heroin in his system. Cindy is hoping to raise awareness about opioid abuse, and that lawmakers strengthen the Florida …
Read More »Changes in Medicare affect which doctors seniors have access to
For seniors ages 65 and up, there will be changes in Medicare health insurance plans this year. Seniors will have to decide between choosing a plan that restricts the doctors … Click to Continue »
Read More »Chowchilla High changes Redskins mascot to Tribe
Bowing to the new state ban on their Redskins mascot, the Chowchilla Union High School District board of trustees has voted to change their nickname to Tribe in order to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Technological changes outpacing climate law
The following editorial appeared in The Orange County Register on Tuesday, Sept. 20: Tis the season for the sitting president to try cementing his legacy on his way out the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gov. Brown signs sweeping climate law with big changes for California’s future
California will become a petri dish for international efforts to slow global warming under legislation signed by Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday, forcing one of the world’s largest economies to squeeze into a dramatically smaller carbon footprint. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gov. Brown signs sweeping climate laws with big changes for California’s future
Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative leaders embarked on a new era in California’s effort to combat climate change Thursday when the governor signed a law committing the state to some of the most drastic greenhouse gas emission reductions in the world. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced-area stores could be hurt by food stamp changes
New federal regulations intended to promote healthy eating could make it harder to use food stamps at convenience stores – a change that opponents say will leave disadvantaged people with … Click to Continue »
Read More »More changes at Merced College ruffle feathers
Merced College and the Merced College Faculty Association are in a dispute over what activities meet the professors’ requirements to teach on campus. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Age limit for buying tobacco changes to 21
California is the second state to change its law Age restriction won’t stop all young adults New limit has the potential to improve overall health … Click to Continue »
Read More »Racing community thrilled with Merced Speedway changes
Parker’s purchase of the track, Williams’ return as race director have people thinking of a glorious past … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced council irked by HSR changes
Merced’s stop would be complete in 2029 instead of 2022 Local representatives were not allowed in on the process … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Mysteries & Minutiae: Former Merced bowling alley and eyesore has changes in store
Residents approached city leaders about former Century Bowl site riddled with debris, vandalism Code enforcement said property owner acted immediately on cleanup Gas station, drive-thru fast-food possibly in store for site … Click to Continue »
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