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Yosemite National Park Superintendent Don Neubacher announced today that the names of several buildings and facilities within the park will be renamed to eliminate potential trademark infringement issues with the current concessioner of Yosemite, DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Inc. (DNCY), a subsidiary of the Delaware North Companies. The …
Read More »Do You Miss The Ahwahnee And Camp Curry? A Settled Lawsuit Means Those Names Are Back
Iconic names such as the Ahwahnee Hotel and Badger Pass are returning to Yosemite National Park signaling the end of a lengthy lawsuit over the park’s trademark names. The lawsuit was filed back in 2016 by the park’s former concessionaire Delaware North claiming it owned the rights to trademark names …
Read More »CHP names woman in Merced crash that killed 3, search for the family of one victim
Authorities released the name of a woman on Wednesday who suffered “major injuries” in a crash the previous day that killed three people at the edge of Merced city limits, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Governor Names Nies to California Student Aid Commission
UC Merced’s Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Charles Nies has been appointed to the California Student Aid Commission by Gov. Jerry Brown. The commission is tasked with making education beyond … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced names a new interim police chief. Search begins for new leadership
Christopher Goodwin, a 21-year veteran of the Merced Police Department, has been named interim police chief. The announcement came early Tuesday in a brief news release from Merced City Manager … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced names new chief. And, he’s first chief of Hmong descent at any UC campus
UC Merced named a new chief of police effective immediately, officials said Wednesday. Chou Her is the first person of Hmong descent to lead a public safety agency at any … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater City Council seeks to mend fences, names interim city manager
An emergency meeting of the Atwater City Council ended Thursday with the members presenting a united front hours after a rocky start marred by allegations of “name-calling” and “lying.” The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Calls for a fresh start come after Merced College names new president
Chris Vitelli, Merced College’s vice president of student services, has been named as the next president of the school, capping a troubled year at the college that has been colored … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater names new police chief
A veteran officer and commander with nearly two decades of law enforcement experience has been named chief of the Atwater Police Department. Samuel Joseph, 47, was sworn in as Atwater … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College names top 5 candidates for president
Merced College on Tuesday announced the top five finalists for the open president’s position, with the formal choice to be made after a series of public forums with the candidates. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Foster Farms names new leader
Foster Farms announced Wednesday that Laura Flanagan, a leader at ConAgra Foods, will become its next president and chief executive officer. Flanagan 48, will take over Aug. 29 from Ron … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced names acting city attorney
Merced City Council unanimously approved a contract with a law firm that will temporarily oversee the city attorney’s office as the city looks for a permanent employee. Jolie Houston of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College names new chorus head
Merced College’s new director of the Merced College Community Chorus has experience directing high school and church choirs in Turlock and Modesto, among other performances, officials announced this week. Phillip … Click to Continue »
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