Ten years ago, the city of Merced was ground zero for the housing crisis in California. Just a few years before that, the University of California’s brand new Merced campus opened outside the city, which arguably drove the overdevelopment that set up the city to fall so hard during the …
Read More »Playhouse Merced director led non-profit through recession. Here’s why he was ousted
Patrons, parents and other supporters of Playhouse Merced were startled when the non-profit theater group posted a message on its Facebook page signaling a “different direction.” As they commented online … Click to Continue »
Read More »County budget closer to peak years before recession
The Merced County Board of Supervisors passed a balanced budget of $ 591.4 million on Tuesday that includes long-term safety nets and focuses on public safety and mental health. The budget … Click to Continue »
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