On the same day President Donald Trump announced the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris climate accord, environmentalists took consolation in the closure of three large coal-fired power plants – … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Payless ShoeSource on the list of locations to close
Another Valley Payless ShoeSource is closing and more are on the chopping block, including a Merced location. The discount shoe retailer filed for bankruptcy in April and announced that three … Click to Continue »
Read More »Jury coming close to verdict in Gustine father accused of son’s death
The Gustine father accused of killing his infant son by slamming his head on the floor may find out his fate from a Merced County jury on Thursday. Andrew Sanchez … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced SPCA set to close at the end of the month, officials confirm
Citing a lack of funding and volunteer support, the Merced Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will close its doors at the end of this month, according to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced LGBT Center to close, staff says, citing funding and staffing issues
The Merced LGBT Community Center will close, according to its staff, who cited difficulty in funding the center and keeping it staffed. The announcement was made Monday on a blog … Click to Continue »
Read More »Awards and recognitions close the year for Valley Childrens hospital
Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera wrapped up the year with awards and recognition from national organizations. The pediatric intensive care unit at Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera received a Beacon … Click to Continue »
Read More »Citibank prepares to close Merced branch
Citibank has filed notices with federal regulators for the closing of two branch offices in Fresno County and one in Merced early next year. The notices were filed Oct. 17 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Tioga, Glacier Point roads to close due to incoming storms
Two major roads leading into Yosemite National Park will close Saturday afternoon as officials prepare for a string of significant storms expected over the weekend. Park officials on Friday announced … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced landlord ordered to close shop owned by City Council candidate Lakisha Jenkins
Merced landlord and President of Familia Flores Inc., David Flores, says tenant and City Council candidate Lakisha Jenkins owes him thousands of dollars in rent in Merced, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Dos Palos teachers close to strike
Teachers of the Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified School District may strike if a contract settlement with the school district is not reached after Oct. 11. “We’re so close, … Click to Continue »
Read More »New trustee sworn in to Los Banos school board after close recall vote
Ray Martinez was sworn in Thursday as the newest Los Banos Unified School District trustee after winning a close vote to recall John Mueller from the board. Martinez, a former … Click to Continue »
Read More »Initial results: Recall election of Los Banos school trustee too close to call
Initial results from Tuesday’s special election suggest it’s too close to call if John Mueller will keep his seat on the Los Banos Unified School District Board. According to unofficial … Click to Continue »
Read More »Work on Highway 99 will close portion of road in Merced
Work will be done Wednesday and Thursday Officials said motorists can expect 30-minute delays … Click to Continue »
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