A cannabis-based business tax will be on the June ballot for Merced residents after a vote this week, though one city leader said the plan doesn’t provide enough structure to … Click to Continue »
Read More »SPECIAL UPDATE – Detwiler Fire
Public Works Director Mike Healy and Marshal Long discuss progress with the fire recovery.
Read More »Valley Edition Special: Mariposa County Residents Return Home After Detwiler Fire
Residents around Mariposa are picking up the pieces left behind in the wake of the Detwiler Fire. For many, that means returning to homes damaged or completely destroyed by the fast moving blaze. This week Valley Public Radio spoke with a wide range of people who were affected in some …
Read More »Special Olympics torch races through Merced County
At least 40 law enforcement officers from about 10 different agencies ran a torch across the county on Wednesday to raise money for the Special Olympics. Earl Stokes, part of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County law enforcement run torch for Special Olympics
At least 40 law enforcement officers from about 10 agencies ran a torch across Merced County on Wednesday to raise money for the Special Olympics. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos cinema to get award for special showings for autistic children
For eight years, Los Banos Premiere Cinemas has been opening its doors early on Saturday mornings so children with autism can enjoy a movie with their family and friends. On … Click to Continue »
Read More »Special Los Banos school board meeting draws residents’ ire over lack of quorum
Residents were fuming Thursday evening after Trustee Dennis Areias said a lack of quorum of the Los Banos Unified School District Board meant a special meeting to discuss a possible … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Mysteries & Minutiae: Merced County supervisors don’t receive special benefits after three terms
Longtime rumor swirled during elections that supervisors elected to third term receive lifetime benefits Supervisors receive same retirement options as all other county employees It’s possible a supervisor could earn retirement for lifetime, depending on age, years of service, other factors … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County joins Torch Run to support Special Olympics
Local law enforcement officers and fire fighters running today The torch relay raises money for the Special Olympics Games … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater student stabbed was in special ed program
School official addresses stabbing at Atwater High on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Special meeting canceled after Patterson councilwoman proves she still lives in the city
Sheree Lustgarten says she’s renting a room from friend She provided verification of her residence Friday, city manager says Embattled councilwoman claims city overreacted … Click to Continue »
Read More »Special Merced Sun-Star Report: A look at Common Core Math
In this special Merced Sun-Star section, education reporter Nan Austin takes an inside look at Common Core math – the ins and outs. It’s a way to help parents and students understand the approach. … Click to Continue »
Read More »A Veteran’s Special Promise
During the 7th Central Valley Honor Flight 65 California War Heroes shared countless stories that could captivate any audience, but for one veteran, his trip was inspired by love.
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