Sheriff, district attorney had ripped board for inaction on public safety issues Board shows it has added positions, spent millions in capital projects for public safety Two supervisors acknowledge board needs to do more … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced wants mediation to decide tax-sharing with county
The Merced City Council agreed to move for “binding mediation” The city and county would still need to agree on a mediator … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County sees its population rise
All six cities had more residents than a year ago The growth was relatively small compared to some others in the state There are 2,300 more people in the county, but just 253 more homes … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Farm Bureau will host wine, cheese night for teachers
Event is way to connect ag industry with educators Reserve your spot in advance … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hills Fire (Fresno County) Started 4/28/2016, updated 4/29/2016
Discretionary funds targeted at candidates’ Merced County forum
$ 40,000 discretionary fund is available for each supervisor to disburse each year Incumbents say funds have benefited local groups and nonprofits Challengers argue that money would be better spent on law enforcement or other sectors … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sheriff, DA say dormant committee not answer to Merced County crime
Sheriff, district attorney blast Board of Supervisors for inaction on ‘public safety emergency’ Supervisors suggest meeting with public safety committee Committee hasn’t met for four years amid record-high slaying rate … Click to Continue »
Read More »Casitas Fire (Ventura County) Started 4/28/2016, updated 4/29/2016
Merced County Board of Supervisors candidates, District 4: Rich Ford
Rich Ford of Gustine says his experience in local government combined with his knowledge as a business owner makes him a fit candidate for District 4 supervisor. Ford, 57, was … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Board of Supervisors candidates, District 4: Ramon Prado
As a survivor of gang violence, Ramon Prado is making it his mission to improve his community and the Merced County Sheriff’s Office. Prado has lived in Merced County his … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Board of Supervisors candidate, District 4: Lloyd Pareira
Lloyd Pareira considers Merced County a “hidden jewel” and is hopeful he can help the county realize its full potential by winning a seat on the Board of Supervisors. Pareira, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Board of Supervisors candidates, District 4: Jack Mobley
Jack Mobley is concerned about the state of California and doing business here, so he’s hoping to concentrate his efforts locally to make a positive impact in Merced County. Mobley, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hub Walsh, Merced County District 2 incumbent
Merced County District 2 incumbent Hub Walsh talks about his run for reelection. (April 2016) … Click to Continue »
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