Budget meeting scheduled for 1:30 p.m. today Proposed budget up from last year due to remodeling of county’s mental health facilities State proposals left out of county budget for now … 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 »Espinoza, Lor have chance to add diversity to Merced County supervisors
Challengers fare well in Board of Supervisors races Current board lacks diversity with only one woman, no minorities Espinoza and Lor would represent large minority populations in Merced County … Click to Continue »
Read More »County supervisors want backup plan on tax sharing with city of Merced
County, city pursuing nontraditional deal Deal necessary for city to develop land near UC Merced Supervisors tell county staff to move forward but include a back-up plan to avoid potential risks … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County voters cast ballots for supervisors, presidential candidates
Voting for primary election started this morning at 7 Polling stations will close at 8 p.m. The Associated Press reproted Hillary Clinton as Democratic presumptive nominee … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County supervisors waiting to pursue mediator for revenue sharing
Three cities actively working toward deals Merced requested a third-party mediator in early May City of Merced and county studying alternative revenue-sharing concept … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County supervisors fight back on public safety criticism
Sheriff, district attorney had ripped board for inaction on public safety issues Board shows it has added positions, spent millions in capital projects for public safety Two supervisors acknowledge board needs to do more … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Board of Supervisors candidates, District 4: Rich Ford
Rich Ford of Gustine says his experience in local government combined with his knowledge as a business owner makes him a fit candidate for District 4 supervisor. Ford, 57, was … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Board of Supervisors candidates, District 4: Ramon Prado
As a survivor of gang violence, Ramon Prado is making it his mission to improve his community and the Merced County Sheriff’s Office. Prado has lived in Merced County his … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Board of Supervisors candidate, District 4: Lloyd Pareira
Lloyd Pareira considers Merced County a “hidden jewel” and is hopeful he can help the county realize its full potential by winning a seat on the Board of Supervisors. Pareira, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Board of Supervisors candidates, District 4: Jack Mobley
Jack Mobley is concerned about the state of California and doing business here, so he’s hoping to concentrate his efforts locally to make a positive impact in Merced County. Mobley, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County supervisors recognize outstanding volunteers
Event is tradition to mark April as National Volunteer Month Eight individuals, two groups honored for their service … Click to Continue »
Read More »Delhi residents ask Merced County supervisors for more deputies
Shootings near schools cause concern about safety County lists law enforcement as top priority in midyear budget update Sheriff says department needs public to call in anonymous tips … Click to Continue »
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