Bitwise Industries got a shout-out from Governor Gavin Newsom Thursday as he announced relief for small businesses. The Fresno-based tech company is creating a resource for those laid off due to the pandemic: OnwardCa.org . The website is something of a one-stop shop for COVID-19 needs. You just put in …
Read More »This Merced County superintendent was selected to expand computer science statewide
Gov. Jerry Brown has selected Planada Elementary School District Superintendent Jose L. Gonzalez to help promote more computer science education opportunities throughout the state, according to the Merced County Office … Click to Continue »
Read More »The Merced Sun-Star wins General Excellence award in statewide contest
The Merced Sun-Star captured nine nine awards Saturday in the California Newspaper Publishers Association’s annual Better Newspapers Contest, including the prestigious General Excellence award, naming it the best daily newspaper … Click to Continue »
Read More »These Avocados Could Be The Answer To Growing The Crop Statewide
Customers love the guacamole served tableside at El Torito in Downtown Fresno so much that about half of them order it. Daniel Avalos is the general manager there. Avalos and I just ordered some guac. For $ 10 the appetizer is created on a platter in front of us. “She …
Read More »Merced year-over jobless tally improves, statewide growth is sluggish
Merced County’s unemployment rate made a slight decline in February, dropping to 12.4 percent from 12.9 percent one year ago, according to numbers from labor market analysts. There were 1,100 … Click to Continue »
Read More »California lawmakers OK highest statewide minimum wage
Merced Assemblyman Adam Gray voted against the pay hike Some Merced County business owners fear the hike will hurt their stores Supporters said more than 2 million of the state’s poorest workers will benefit … Click to Continue »
Read More »Livingston police given statewide recognition
Community policing award given out yearly Police partnered with county, school officials Livingston beat out police departments in Long Beach, Menlo Park … Click to Continue »
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