Fresno County has filed an injunction against the Reedley-based private, Christian schools that began in-person classes earlier this month, despite prohibitive state guidelines. Supervisor Steve Brandau held a press conference Monday afternoon to oppose the lawsuit against Immanuel Schools, which serve kindergarten through twelfth grade students. “It isn’t because Immanuel …
Read More »Trailing Merced County supervisor candidate won’t concede election yet. Here’s why
The current frontrunner in the Merced County District 5 supervisor race, Scott Silveira, commanded 61.46 percent of this week’s vote, but there are more ballots left to count. He needs … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s who’s giving money to the Merced County supervisor candidates
One candidate for District 5 of the Merced County Board of Supervisors has received about three times the amount of campaign donations compared to his opponents, according to county records. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Retiring Los Banos cafeteria supervisor responds to congratulatory comments
Beth Johnson, a 37-year employee with the Los Banos school district, responds to kind comments by board members and staff following news of her retirement at the Sept. 14, 2017, school board meeting. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Veteran Merced Supervisor announces retirement after nearly 30 years on the Board
The longest serving member of the Merced County Board of Supervisors announced his retirement Friday. Westside Supervisor Jerry O’Banion, 71, will retire in 2018 at the end of his seventh … Click to Continue »
Read More »Longtime Merced County Supervisor injured in early morning structure fire
Longtime Merced County Supervisor Deidre Kelsey was injured in a fire at her home in Snelling, Calif., on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. According to California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Merced County, battalion chief Mark Pimentel, Kelsey reported the fire in person at the Snelling fire station at about …
Read More »Longtime Merced County Supervisor injured in house fire
A longtime Merced County Supervisor, Deidre Kelsey, was injured in an overnight fire at her home. Kelsey reported the fire in person at the Snelling fire station about 4 a.m., … Click to Continue »
Read More »Q&A: County supervisor candidates face off in runoff election
District 2 Lee Lor, 34, Merced, executive director of the Merced County Education Fund What differentiates you from your opponent? Integrity, accountability, action, modern skills, advanced training, experience, age and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Supervisor Kelsey has failing attendance record
Deidre Kelsey, the elected supervisor for Merced County District 4, has missed or skipped out early from half of the twice-monthly Board of Supervisors meetings held this year, the worst … Click to Continue »
Read More »Former county Supervisor Linn Davis dies
Former Merced County Supervisor Linn Davis was a man who knew how to work through disagreements and hear others out, his former colleagues said. “He was always willing to listen … Click to Continue »
Read More »Challengers beat incumbents in Merced County supervisor races
Lee Lor edges past Hub Walsh; runoff in November Livingston Mayor Rodrigo Espinoza unseats John Pedrozo In District 4, Lloyd Pareira and Rich Ford head to runoff … Click to Continue »
Read More »Pareira tops campaign fundraising in supervisor races
Some candidates began fundraising last year Ramon Prado, candidate in District 4, chose not to accept major contributions Four candidates top $ 20,000 … Click to Continue »
Read More »County supervisor candidates to meet at Tea Party forum
Eight of 11 candidates to meet with voters at free Atwater event Three of the five board of supervisors seats will go before voters Forum at VFW Memorial Hall to begin at 6:30 p.m. … Click to Continue »
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