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Protesters were at Fresno State Wednesday to protest against the U.S. Border Patrol’s presence at the campus career fair. School president Joseph I. Castro said the organization was only their for recruitment purposes. … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘Sanctuary state’ bill draws emotional warnings of police distrust, foreign invasion
At a hearing on Senate Bill 54, which would prohibit California law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities, lawmakers on on Monday March 13, 2017 heard emotional testimony from both sides. Video courtesy of the California Senate. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gas averages $3 a gallon in state, though lower prices found in Merced
The average retail price of gas in California hit $ 3 a gallon Tuesday for the first time since Sept. 26, 2015, according to national gas price tracker GasBuddy.com. Motorists in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gray honors district’s Woman of the Year at state Capitol
The CEO of Livingston Community Health was honored by Assemblyman Adam Gray at the state Capitol this week as the 21st Assembly District’s Woman of the Year. Leslie Abasta McGowan, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fresno County Declares State Of Emergency Over Damaged West Side Levee
The Fresno County officials have issued a disaster declaration over concerns about a weakened levee in the western part of the county. County officials say the declaration is a precautionary step. A portion of a levee near Tranquility has been badly damaged by heavy rains and high flows in the …
Read More »Gas prices going up in Merced and around the state – and aren’t slowing down
Gas prices are on the rise in Merced, where the average on Thursday came in at 58 cents higher than a year ago, according to AAA of Northern California. In … Click to Continue »
Read More »State Data Show Nearly 300 Water Systems Out Of Compliance
The state has released new data on California’s drinking water–and they reveal almost 300 public water systems are out of compliance with state standards. The data and an interactive map are part of the state water board’s new Human Right to Water Portal . They reveal 292 non-compliant water systems …
Read More »Date set for Merced College State of the College address; first for new president
Merced College’s new president is set to discuss the school’s footing during his first State of the College Address, which is later this spring. The fifth annual address and presentation … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gray’s bill would make state water board accountable to the public
As California and the San Joaquin Valley struggle to meet our water needs, the recent rains promise to bring some relief. Unfortunately, it is not enough to offset the multi-year … Click to Continue »
Read More »Flooding prompts Merced County state of emergency
Rain and snowmelt have led Merced County to declare a state of emergency due to flooding, which local elected officials viewed from the air during a helicopter tour on Friday … Click to Continue »
Read More »State officials hand down citations for those posing as contractors in Merced County
Authorities cited 15 people in Merced County for doing contract work without a license and other violations, according to the Contractors State License Board. On Jan. 25 and 26, during … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘Merced is a city on the rise,’ mayor says during State of City address
Merced should be the regional leader for jobs, safe neighborhoods, desirable housing and educational opportunities, Mayor Mike Murphy said Friday. Murphy, the city’s newly elected mayor, addressed a packed house … Click to Continue »
Read More »California climate change symposium highlights difference between state and federal policy
Welcome to the AM Alert, your morning run-down on California policy and politics. To receive it regularly, please sign up for it here. The day after President Donald Trump signed … Click to Continue »
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