Candidate Casey Steed talks about his run at the Merced County District 2 s … Click to Continue »
Read More »Lee Lor, candidate Merced County District 2
Candidate Lee Lor talks about her run at a Merced County supervisor’s seat. (April 2016) … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sheriff, DA join in criticism of county law enforcement funding
District attorney and sheriff say supervisors have done nothing to address gang violence Sheriff’s office attributes high vacancy rate to low wages amid record-high crime years Supervisors say they have approved staffing increases, plus equipment and project funding … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater, Merced County support half-cent tax
Atwater City Council voted 3-2 to support it on Monday Merced County supported it 4-0 on Tuesday The measure will continue to make the rounds to other cities; Merced is next … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County supervisors recognize outstanding volunteers
Event is tradition to mark April as National Volunteer Month Eight individuals, two groups honored for their service … Click to Continue »
Read More »DA criticizes Merced County leaders
For the third-straight year, Merced County District Attorney Larry Morse II said county leaders are not funding law enforcement enough. He spoke during a board of supervisors meeting on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Taglio Fire (Merced County) Started 4/24/2016, updated 4/24/2016
Late-season storm brings rain, wind to Merced County
Winds expected over weekend, amid bursts of sunshine Next chance of rain expected midweek … Click to Continue »
Read More »Silveira first woman in Merced County District Attorney’s management role
Nicole Silveira, a gang prosecutor for Merced County, is first woman in Merced County to be promoted to a management position in the district attorney’s office. Silveira, who has worked … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County trying to woo cities on half-cent tax
Livingston leaders still not sure about proposed roads tax A presentation this week aimed to woo them The council may vote on the measure in May … Click to Continue »
Read More »Candidates say Merced County should rethink budget priorities
Public safety dominates discussion Board of Supervisors candidates unsure on proposed road tax They call for overhaul and close look at county budget … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gorman Fire (Los Angeles County) Started 4/19/2016, updated 4/19/2016
Former Merced County auditor dies at 75
James Ball came to Merced because of Air Force assignment at Castle Ball served as Merced County auditor, treasurer/tax collector, recorder, registrar of voters A funeral Mass is planned for Friday in Merced … Click to Continue »
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