The Merced County Board of Supervisors agreed Tuesday to spend $ 20,000 to help cover expenses related to ongoing flooding and commended local response teams for their efforts to mitigate damage … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Food Bank make efforts to reach more people who need food
To make sure food is available and reaching families who need it, a CalFresh outreach coordinator position has been added to the Merced County Food Bank staff, officials confirmed. April … Click to Continue »
Read More »Youths urged to continue water conservation efforts
Merced’s water conservation expert encourages smart usage Merced is seeing improvement in terms of the drought, but it still isn’t enough Water consumption doubles during summer months … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced-area leaders say water conservation efforts aren’t going away
State lifted mandatory conservation goals Local jurisdictions supposed to come up with sustainability plans Sprinkling, other restrictions remain … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced area officers awarded for auto theft efforts
Eleven Merced-area law enforcement officers were recognized Wednesday, March 23, 2016, for their work recovering stolen cars. … Click to Continue »
Read More »State’s education chief lauds Yosemite High for ‘green’ efforts
Tom Torlakson, the state superintendent of public instruction, visited with Yosemite High students on Tuesday and congratulated them on being awarded the Gold Level of the California Green Ribbon Schools … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fresno County Sheriff Sergeant honored for his efforts in fighting abuse
Fresno County Sheriff Sergeant Jeff Kertson received an award that recognizes organizations and individuals that help victims of crime. "We all come together to look out for those who can’t look out for themselves,” said Sgt. Kertson. Kertson is a leader and volunteer, he’s dedicated his career to protect the …
Read More »Article Spotlights Police Department’s Community Outreach Efforts
A new article by The Washington Post is putting Fresno in the spotlight, but in a good way. The story is entitled "In Fresno, Police Focus on Building Relationships, Not Making Arrests." It shows how the department works to build community trust. "We rely heavily on a positive relationship especially …
Read More »Dog Rock Fire Suppression Efforts Continue in Yosemite National Park
Suppression efforts continue on the approximately 250 acre Dog Rock Fire in Yosemite National Park. Air and ground attack has been aided by favorable weather conditions, which have resulted in minimal fire growth on the western boundary of the park near the Highway 140 entrance. Currently, there is no estimate …
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