Tag Archives: 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 »

Merced says there’s been little progress with county The last agreement had its sunset in December 2014 County says Merced its biggest user of social services and the judicial system … Click to Continue »

A medical marijuana advocate expressed her frustration with the Merced City Council during a study session on cannabis on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. … Click to Continue »

NatureBridge, the largest residential environmental education partner of the National Park Service, opened registration for the Summer Field Research Course at its Yosemite campus. This two-week immersive backcountry expedition will give participants the opportunity to conduct field science investigations in one of the most iconic national parks in the country. …

Religious leaders and law enforcement leaders shared one stage in Fresno Wednesday night. They came together to address concerns over the terror group ISIS. A forum was held at the Islamic Cultural Center. The goal was to address the difference between ISIS and Muslims who live in our area. The …

Leaders from Fresno County’s 15 cities, including law enforcement officers, gathered under one roof Monday in a special joint meeting called by the Fresno County board of Supervisors to talk about some of the county’s most pressing issues. Among the most pressing issues was illegal marijuana cultivation.  Sheriff Margaret Mims gave the various leaders a …

In a two hour public hearing Visalia city leaders heard arguments for and against allowing chickens and/or goats to live in the city limits. It wasn’t the typical venue for Visalia City Council, but inside a room at the convention center the Visalia city council sat on a stage and …

NatureBridge, the largest residential environmental education partner of the National Park Service, opened registration for the Summer Field Research Course at its Yosemite campus. This two-week immersive backcountry expedition will give participants the opportunity to conduct rigorous environmental science investigations in one of the most iconic national parks in the …

Administrators and board members say the bill, passed last year, puts a cap on district "rainy day" funds. Funds leaders say go toward teacher retirement, books, maintenance and even help schools cope with crises like the recent economic recession.

Fresno community leaders watched the riot unfold through social media and the news. They described it as a very upsetting sight because although they support protests and believe they make a difference, not when they become destructive. "I felt for the business owners, the community overall, I felt upset like …

More fallout to the shocking arrest of a former Deputy Police Chief in Fresno on drug charges. After Keith Foster’s arrest, Fresno’s mayor and city manager went to the police auditor looking for help. City leaders are facing a tough job as they try to re-gain the community’s trust and …

Fresno County leaders are headed on a five day trip to Washington D.C. that could have an impact on the Valley for decades. The Fresno Council of Governments organizes the trip and calls it One Voice. Two dozen public officials and business owners from Fresno County will meet with Congressmen …