More than $600 million approved for hundreds of transportation projects
Caltrans has announced that the California Transportation Commission (CTC) allocated more than $600 million in funding for hundreds of transportation projects, which includes $80 million from SB 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
“Caltrans will focus on repairing and rehabilitating the state highway system by improving pavement,…
Valley Rail Project Receives Major Grant Funding by State
The California State Transportation Agency has announced a series of grant awards under the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP), and selected…
Wolfsen’s Meat and Sausage Named Small Business of Year
Assemblyman Adam Gray (D-Merced) has announced the selection of Wolfsen’s Meat and Sausage of Gustine as the 2018 Small Business of the Year for the 21st…
MSEFCU Opens Student Branch At Golden Valley High
The Merced School Employees Federal Credit Union ("MSEFCU") held a ribbon-cutting on April 27 at Golden Valley High School in Merced to celebrate the opening of a student-run branch located in a room in the library.
After expressing gratitude to the campus for partnering in the project, the ribbon was cut in front of the new branch by Nancy…
St. Patrick Sends a Rainbow over Flanagan Feast
A light rain made way for a wonderful rainbow over Merced on St. Patrick’s Day, and it didn’t go unnoticed by all the people celebrating with great food and…
Train Ride To Sacramento Becoming A Better Option
Amtrak San Joaquins is launching a “Morning Express Service” on Monday, May 7, that reconfigures its schedule in order to bring riders throughout the San…
Minuteman Press Opens on M Street at Olive Ave.
The Miranda family launched their new Minuteman Press franchise with a Grand Opening event Thursday, March 15. “We are very happy to be here,” said Maida Miranda, the owner who runs the print shop along with her son Josh and husband Albert, who also works as a Registerd Nurse. “We want to help other businesses succeed by providing them with the…
Local Artist Hemme Expands Studio, Gallery
I love painting on anything with a surface,” says local artist Tonia Hemme.
And you can see that for yourself at her new expanded studio at 561 W. 18th…
State Almond Alliance Names Elaine Trevino as President/CEO
After an extensive and thorough executive search, the Almond Alliance of California (AAC) has named Elaine Trevino as its new President and CEO.
Local Merced…
Webcor Leaders Discuss Careers
Webcor is managing the activities that are bringing to life a $1.3 billion expansion, involving multiple companies and requiring complex business planning.
Matthew Reece, Webcor’s chief financial officer, met with UC Merced Economics and Management & Business Economics students recently and talked about what it takes to be successful in…