Mohamed Ahmed has worked behind the register of the Food King in Fresno’s Tower District for more than a decade. He’s the owner, and he says many of his customers are regulars coming in every week for basic staples or beer. He expects to see them, but the pandemic changed …
Read More »This is why the owner of an Atwater flight school says he may be forced to close
The future of an embattled Atwater flight school is uncertain, its owner said Friday, after a Merced County judge refused to order a former business partner convicted of fraud to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Owner of burned out Atwater home discusses loss
An Atwater battalion chief and the property owner talk about a fire that destroyed a vacant home Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017. … Click to Continue »
Read More »This Merced County agency used a new law to take guns from an owner
California courts ordered people to temporarily give up possession of their firearms 86 times last year, including once in Merced County. A new law, which took effect in 2016, allows … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘We’re still here.’ Mariposa hotel owner clings to hope as fire rages
– Thousands of men and women fled their homes and businesses in Mariposa this week as the roaring Detwilder Fire consumed thousands of acres of wildland. But Mary Foster stayed … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gun shop owner speaks about gun bill that would further limit firearm purchases
Gunrunner Gun Shop and Shooting Range owner Gerry Mitchell speaks about a proposed bill that would limit the sale of long guns such as rifles to California residents at his business in Merced, Calif., on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. If passed, SB-497 would limit firearm purchases by California residents to …
Read More »Kevin’s Bikes owner discusses road conditions and bike safety in Merced
Kevin McCarthy, owner of Kevin’s Bikes in Merced, talks about area roads and cycling safety in Merced, Calif., on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. According to the League of American Bicyclists, May is National Bike Month. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Former Atwater flight school owner gets probation for forgery and fraud
Daniel Yoon, the former co-owner of Sierra Academy of Aeronautics in Atwater, was sentenced to three years probation in Merced Superior Court on Tuesday after accepting a plea deal to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sushi restaurant owner sorry for Facebook post about Hispanic diners
Steve Wayte, owner of Roll One For Mi, a sushi restaurant in northeast Fresno, held a news conference March 12, 2017 to address statements he made on Facebook against Hispanics which were then shared by former Fresno County Supervisor Henry R. Perea. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater store owner holds suspected thieves at gunpoint for police
An Atwater store owner, whose business has been targeted frequently by shoplifters, held four suspected thieves at gunpoint Wednesday until police arrived to make the arrests. Atwater police responded at … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater flight school owner to stand trial on forgery charges
Daniel B. Yoon is co-owner of Sierra Academy of Aeronautics He has pleaded not guilty to forgery, falsifying corporate records Judge determines there is enough evidence to proceed to trial … Click to Continue »
Read More »Popular Merced restaurant owner dies at 44
Florencio Aguilar owned La Morenita and Florencio’s Mexican Restaurant Few details immediately available … Click to Continue »
Read More »Turlock health club owner says a corporate owner has pushed him out
Turlock Fitness Club members upset their gym will close Fitness Evolution to open center at Geer Road site One club member says it’s all about greed … Click to Continue »
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