The weather is expected to be dry during the next few days, giving Merced County’s flooded areas a respite. Merced measured 4.19 inches of rain in the 11 days of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Maintenance fees could go up in three north Merced homeowner districts
Three assessment districts in north Merced are facing increases in maintenance fees, and the city plans a town hall-style meeting to answer questions from homeowners there. The town hall meeting … Click to Continue »
Read More »Trump seems ready to fight the world on climate change, and it could cost the US
Donald Trump is branded with all manner of unflattering labels, but one that hasn’t seemed to much bother him is “climate pariah.” The president-elect is unabashed in his disdain for … Click to Continue »
Read More »Pint-sized bandit’s alleged theft of phone could have women in trouble
Few people in a Los Banos restaurant seemed to notice as the pint-sized bandit in pink slipped up to a woman’s purse and lifted her cell phone. But two women … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced City Council could pick new police station
The Merced City Council is set to discuss the city’s next police station Monday, as well as the early stages of a large, new apartment complex in northeast Merced. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Candidate says real estate interests could have too much power in Atwater
The five-seat Atwater City Council could potentially have three members connected to real estate after the Nov. 8 election, but most of the candidates say it’s nothing to worry about. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Airlines embrace pollution plan that could cost them $24 billion
NEW YORK – The aviation industry is supporting a United Nations proposal to limit pollution from international flights even though the measure may eventually cost companies $ 24 billion annually. Trade … 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 »Think you could do better? Filing opens Monday to run for local offices
Candidates can begin filing on Monday for seats open in Merced County All six cities have council seats on the November ballot Five cities will elect mayors … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced center could spur collaborations downtown
Leaders in the arts communities have high hopes Residents say the new building will help better neighborhood Business owners see dollar signs … Click to Continue »
Read More »California drought and drainage bills could collide on Capitol Hill
House committee folds California water measures into 2017 spending bill Package would stop San Joaquin River restoration program for a year Separately, 3 additional water districts to be proposed for irrigation drainage deal … Click to Continue »
Read More »Turlock, Ceres could take next step on water treatment plant
Engineering firm could get $ 2 million contract to refine water demand, construction cost, other details Tuolumne River water from TID would reduce cities’ reliance on wells Long-discussed plant would likely boost water bills … Click to Continue »
Read More »$31 candy theft could send man to prison for life
Louisiana suspect has five prior theft convictions Prosecutors charge suspect under statute that boosts theft to felony ‘Isn’t this a little over the top,’ judge asks … Click to Continue »
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