Politics

Atwater leaders OK pay raise for police chief

The Atwater City Council unanimously approved a 7 percent increase in pay for Police Chief Michael Salvador’s employment agreement during their regular meeting Monday night. The increase, which raises the chief’s pay to $185,000 per year, was part of a renewal of the police chief’s expiring contract. “Chief has brought a level of…

Residents gather to kick off Measure C renewal campaign

Police officers, first responders, political figures and swaths of passionate citizens gathered on the steps of City Hall to officially launch efforts to get a Measure C renewal back on the ballot and passed. The goal: to continue the ongoing funding for Merced’s public safety services. The petition requires 4,000 signatures from…

Mercedian named Woman of Year for Senate Dist. 4

Senator Anna M. Caballero (D-Merced) named Tamara Cobb Woman of the Year 2023 for Senate District 14, and presented her with a Resolution at the State Capitol in Sacramento on March 20. The ceremony, a part of the California Legislative Women's Caucus: California Women Making Herstory, honors women selected by each member of the…
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