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Read More »Student Rebellion? Fees At Issue With Fresno State, Other CSU Campuses
Earlier this year Fresno State students rejected a proposal that would have raised student fees $ 400 a year in order to build a new student union. While a scaled-back proposal is due to go back before students in early 2018, this year’s vote has sent ripples across the CSU …
Read More »This inmate was being seen in Merced for a medical issue. Now she’s on the run
An inmate at Merced County Jail escaped while being seen for a medical issue, the sheriff’s office said Tuesday. Alexandra Correa, 36, of Merced was under supervision by a private … Click to Continue »
Read More »Trump is riding ‘dead horse’ on climate issue, Gov. Brown says at NY conference
California Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday touted steps the state has taken toward a healthier climate, but warned that powerful forces he called “climate deniers” are resisting technologies and policies … Click to Continue »
Read More »The ‘good ol’ boy’ system at work? State transportation board seat becomes hot issue
The recommendation for a state commission appointment has drawn controversy in Merced County this week, and one area leader said the “good-ol’-boy” system is at work. The position in question … Click to Continue »
Read More »Meth, heroin seized during Atwater traffic stop that started as a brake-light issue
Atwater police seized nearly 30 grams of suspected methamphetamine and heroin during a routine traffic stop that landed a 31-year-old year man behind bars. Rene P. Williams was booked into … Click to Continue »
Read More »Trump’s decision to withdraw from Paris accord splits Congress, and serves up a campaign issue
Energy issues often create rare bipartisan alliances on Capitol Hill, but reaction to President Donald Trump’s decision Thursday to withdraw from the Paris climate change accord broke swiftly along partisan … Click to Continue »
Read More »Have an issue with Merced? Town Hall meeting set for Thursday
The second in a series of town hall meetings is set Thursday, a chance for residents to swap ideas and air grievances with elected officials in Merced. Town hall meetings … Click to Continue »
Read More »Water main issue reminder reports taken 24/7, city staffers say
Residents near a broken water main in South Merced were without running water for several hours on Monday, city staffers confirmed. Homes in the area of R Street between Ninth … Click to Continue »
Read More »Crime down in Atwater, but public safety remains key political issue
It’s not every day a prominent Realtor and former city councilman uses a public forum to say his community is “going in a sh–hole.” Andy Krotik, director of government affairs … Click to Continue »
Read More »Obtaining fresh fruits and vegetables no longer a money issue for Merced food pantries
Local food pantries and individuals needing food assistance now have greater access to fresh fruits and vegetables – at no cost. The Merced County Food Bank recently developed methods to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Attorney takes issue with how district responded to Opinski
An attorney for Greg Opinski said Merced Union High School District violated public information laws in a censure resolution and by denying his client access to email servers. … Click to Continue »
Read More »SCOTUS Same-Sex Marriage Decision Sparks Strong Reaction from Both Sides of Controversial Issue
Although gay couples in California had the right to marry before Friday’s decision, the announcement sparked strong reaction from sides of this controversial issue. While gay rights supporters celebrated, opponants spoke out about the Supreme Court’s decision. "Today we were super excited to come in and color in …
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