Merced County is accepting nominations for its annual volunteer recognition program. The program, established by the Merced County Board of Supervisors in 1999, provides an opportunity to recognize groups or … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced seminar seeks “rural justice”
An advocate for rural communities talks about the effects of pesticides in Merced County on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced seminar seeks ‘rural justice’
Seminar brought advocates together with researchers to build a relationship Subjects included factory farms, pesticides and local foods, among other topics Farming industry’s lobbying is strong in the state … Click to Continue »
Read More »CHP officer charged with sex crimes seeks to have case dismissed
CHP officer has pleaded not guilty to lewd and lascivious acts His attorney will seek a motion to dismiss the case next month If convicted, Gilbert Gutierrez faces up to 16 years in state prison … Click to Continue »
Read More »State innovation program seeks local farmers
Farmers are always trying to do more with less. Tonight, many met at Fresno City Hall to hear about a program that encourages innovation. The California Energy Commission explained its new "Water Energy Technology" program (WET), a way to provide funding for innovative technologies. Here in Fresno, the state wanted …
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