A new survey from Quote Wizard ranked Fresno drivers as the 15th worst in the nation based on DUIs, citations, speeding tickets and accidents. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fresno Bans Recreational Cannabis Sales In City Limits
The Fresno City Council has passed a ban on recreational marijuana sales and public use in the city. It passed on a 4-3 vote. The ban also extends a prohibition on outdoor cultivation of cannabis. The push for the ban was led by councilmember Garry Bredefeld who represents District 6. …
Read More »Local charter school had worst test scores in city. A fight to keep it open goes to court
Green Valley Charter School officials are hoping the courts will force the Los Banos Unified School District to renew its embattled charter and keep the school alive. A hearing is … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced City Council could adopt proposed budget for new fiscal year
On Monday the Merced City Council could adopt a proposed budget of $ 218.4 million for the new fiscal year during its regular meeting It is at City Hall, 678 W. … 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 »Chowchilla leaders look to attract industry, business to the city
The Chowchilla City Council took strides at its May 25 meeting to attract industrial businesses to the city and boost jobs by adopting business-friendly policies. The council passed three resolutions … 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 »Two tales of a city: Trump’s Pittsburgh remark ‘sadly misinformed’ to some, ‘a victory’ for others
Donald Trump said the voters of Pittsburgh, unlike the citizens of Paris, didn’t want to be bound by the climate accord signed in that city. Some in Pittsburgh disagreed. “He … Click to Continue »
Read More »Freeway ramp closures will hit Atwater business revenue, city sales tax
At least four businesses remained closed Wednesday on Bell Lane in Atwater after a gas tanker overturned and burst into flames Tuesday, killing the driver and scorching nearby businesses. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gustine police chief named city manager
The police chief of the Gustine Police Department was appointed as the city manager of Gustine in an unanimous vote by council members on Wednesday night. Chief Doug Dunford will … Click to Continue »
Read More »Kansas City nonprofit taps into an innovative idea to solve global water crisis
Kansas City native Gary White has been chasing clean water and rudimentary toilets for more than 30 years. You see, much of the world’s poorest populations live without them even … Click to Continue »
Read More »Livingston first sanctuary city in Merced County
Livingston City Council on a split vote adopted a sanctuary city resolution during a contentious Tuesday night meeting. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Livingston becomes Merced County’s first ‘sanctuary city’
A heated meeting ended Tuesday night at City Hall in Livingston with a divided council formally declaring the city a ‘sanctuary’ for undocumented immigrants, prompting cheering and hugging in the … Click to Continue »
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