During their first meeting, the new Merced County Board of Supervisors got an earful from residents angered about the possibility of using money from the county’s budget to help the … Click to Continue »
Read More »In only one day, UC Merced raises more than $700,000 for scholarships, projects
UC Merced is celebrating a successful drive to raise money through last week’s Giving Tuesday effort which, in a single day, raised more than $ 700,000 for scholarships and local projects. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Rare river crossing by female raises hopes for boost in Florida panther population
Efforts to save the Florida panther may have broken through a longtime barrier: a female cat appears to have forged the Caloosahatchee River to stake out new territory to the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Weekend air quality raises health concerns
Winds expected this weekend in the Valley will raise the risk of poor air quality, according to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, “Residents should be aware that … Click to Continue »
Read More »Pot harvest time raises concerns for public safety
As marijuana harvest season hits its stride, Merced County sheriff’s investigators are hoping to head off the violence and robberies they say are commonly associated with this time of year. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Neighboring counties voice support for home care workers seeking raises
Susana Saldana cares for her 29-year-old son, who for many years used a wheelchair and now requires a walker. He requires 24/7 attention, and finding a second job isn’t realistic. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Mysteries & Minutiae: Supervisors don’t vote on their own raises
Supervisor pay is sort of wacky. It’s a good salary, but the mechanics behind the salary are a bit complicated. It’s also something that’s not really discussed during public meetings. … Click to Continue »
Read More »News on Lake McClure raises hopes for irrigation, recreation
Merced Irrigation District will hold a special meeting to discuss water allocations Watershed much better than last year, still below average Recreation outlook varied … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Lowe’s raises money to send kids with muscular dystrophy to camp
Lowe’s partners with the Muscular Dystrophy Association for the fundraiser At least three Merced children attend the summer camp each year … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ruling raises objections to release of personal student data
Merced students will be affected Data include names, Social Security numbers, addresses, health records Parents have until April 1 to apply to have their children excluded … Click to Continue »
Read More »Local School Raises $8,000 For Burn Center
Students at Dry Creek Elementary in Clovis wanted to raise money for injured Fresno Fire Captain Pete Dern. They started last week, and their goal was $ 3,000. In one week, they’ve already raised more than twice that much.
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