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Read More »Merced council supports putting half-cent tax on the ballot
Merced joins Atwater and the county in approving the measure for the November ballot Being a “self-help” county would help Merced get state and federal money, advocates say At least two more city councils must approve the measure for the ballot … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fresno’s first-ever youth commissioners appointed by council
16 high school, college students appointed to new advisory body They will be on commission for two-year term … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced council says ‘yes’ to medical cannabis dispensaries, deliveries
The members agreed four dispensaries is a good start Cannabis advocates celebrated the decision … Click to Continue »
Read More »Turlock council delays decision on Sacred Heart Catholic School
Private school asking city to permanently close strip of street splitting its campus Neighbors voice frustrations at church, traffic concerns New city manager asks for time to look at concerns, suggest conditions … Click to Continue »
Read More »Dossetti will not run again for Merced City Council
Tony Dossetti issued a statement to the Sun-Star Thursday A retired police chief, he’s been on the council since 2011 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Modesto City Council starts discussion on X-Fest’s future
Annual music festival draws thousands to downtown, boosts sales for restaurants, bars But some restaurants and businesses hurt, close during one-day event Police concerned about crime, ability to provide adequate security … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fresno council halts purchase of data software wanted by police
City Council turns down chief’s request for real-time data program Council, public want more community input on privacy safeguards Pastoral organization expresses skepticism over police intentions … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos council to meet on vacant city manager position
The Los Banos City Council will discuss its city manager position during a special session this evening. The meeting starts 5 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 520 J … 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 »Fresno City Council passes 2016 budget
Fresno City Council members voted this morning to pass the mayor’s 2016 budget. The budget passed unanimously. Mayor Swearengin’s $ 1.2 billion budget adds 43 new police officers over the course of the year. It brings the force to 760 after losing 150 officers in the recession. "This budget really …
Read More »Sanger Mayor Quits Blames City Council
Sanger Mayor Joshua Mitchel resigned Wednesday. He has been in office in 2010. "I could no longer watch my wife be followed. We’ve had our tires slashed, my house has been vandalized several times, my office has been broken into several times, my house has been broken into once, I’ve …
Read More »Mayor Swearengin presented 2016 budget to the City Council
Today, Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin presented her 2016 budget to the city council. Swearengin says this is her first budget she’s happy about. It includes funds for adding employees and equipment to public safety, improving parks, and code enforcement. "Last year was stable and structurally balanced but we weren’t able …
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