Mike Wallford has been living in East Bakersfield for 60 years. He said the city always tries to dump unwanted facilities in this part of town: a sewage treatment plant, a dog pound, he said, and now a homeless shelter. “They bring out all the trash out there; we’re tired …
Read More »Merced County leaders have mixed reaction to Session’s immigration lawsuit
Merced County leaders reacted Wednesday after Gov. Jerry Brown slammed U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions for “initiating a reign of terror” against immigrants in California. Sessions on Tuesday filed suit … Click to Continue »
Read More »Cycling group goes down in “chain reaction” after clipped by truck on Snelling ride
Three cyclists were taken to the hospital Thursday after a Mariposa man driving a Dodge Ram swiped them on Snelling Road, the California Highway Patrol reported. Just before 6 p.m., … Click to Continue »
Read More »Blogs stir hateful reaction to church on rescue mission meal service
Merced’s Central Presbyterian Church shut down its Facebook page after receiving vulgar and hateful messages over an incomplete and misleading account, spread on social media, alleging that church members complained … Click to Continue »
Read More »Cheers, fears and reaction in Merced as Britain votes to exit EU
British-born Merced residents speak out on historic vote, prime minister’s resignation Both sides of vote deeply, even bitterly, divided … 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 …
Read More »Local Reaction to LA’s Minimum Wage Hike
It’s what most of us expect to make when we enter the working world. Minimum wage. Currently at $ 9 an hour in most California cities including Fresno. Slated to rise to $ 10 statewide in January. But if Fresno follows in the footsteps of Los Angeles, minimum wage could …
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