The Merced City Council got a look on Monday at a $ 218.4 million preliminary budget for the coming fiscal year, which would add more than two dozen city jobs and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Former city manager ‘back in the saddle’ pending Livingston vote
A former city manager in Livingston could fill the role again, he confirmed Monday. Jose Ramirez, who left the city in 2015 after more than three years, could be hired … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater city manager candidate steps down, cites ‘conflicts’ and ‘distractions’
One of two candidates for the Atwater city manager’s job dropped out of consideration Monday, saying a series of “conflicts” and “distractions” have surfaced in recent weeks that a “keeping … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater council members defend meeting with job candidate outside City Hall
The Atwater City Council is not on the path to a formal corrective action following the news that a majority of City Council members met at a restaurant with a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater to reboot city manager search after controversy
After a controversial search process that upset residents in Atwater, the City Council has decided to hit the reset button on city manager recruitment, this time using a headhunting firm. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Debris fire damages city truck
Debris being carried by a Merced city refuse truck caught on fire Thursday, damaging the vehicle but causing no injuries, officials said. The truck had been loaded with debris collected … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater calls another closed session meeting on next city manager
A closed-door meeting to discuss the search for the next Atwater city manager is set during a special meeting on Thursday. The Atwater City Council called the special meeting for … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced up to 91 officers after ceremony at City Hall
Merced added three new officers, including two with law enforcement experience, during a ceremony on Friday at City Hall. Officers Levi Crain, Israel Garcia and Chase Wilson took an oath … Click to Continue »
Read More »Brand Picks Quan-Schecter As Fresno’s First Female City Manager
Fresno has its first female City Manager. Mayor Lee Brand today introduced Wilma Quan-Schecter as the replacement for the retiring City Manager Bruce Rudd. Quan-Schecter, who is 43 years old, has been with the city for 9 years and has a background in city planning. At the announcement at Fresno …
Read More »Atwater councilwoman says there’s no conflict of interest in search for city manager
An Atwater councilwoman who will help select the city’s next manager maintains there is no conflict of interest for her even though one candidate is her husband’s former boss. Councilwoman … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater set to interview two candidates for city manager job
Atwater City Council will be interviewing two candidates for the city manager job during a closed session meeting on Monday, the mayor confirmed. Two closed-door meetings are planned, one at … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos City Council discuss details in proposed animal control ordinance
City Council spent more than two hours Wednesday discussing a new animal control ordinance that is two years in the making. The ordinance makes sweeping changes to the city’s animal … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College, city schools will protect undocumented students and their information
Merced County’s two largest educational institutions this week reaffirmed their commitment to educate all students, regardless of immigration status, and to protect student information. The Merced Community College District specifically … Click to Continue »
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