Pareira working to keep county moving forward in positive way
Government could and should move faster, quicker and more efficiently, according to Merced County Supervisor Lloyd Pareira.
That said, Pareira is both determined and excited these days because the “county is in a groove and things are moving forward” with regard to planning and permitting, solutions for the homeless crisis, public safety,…
Rep. Costa highlights strong effort for residents
When Congressman Jim Costa attended the State of the Union Address this week in Washington, he invited Enid Picart — a first generation college student who…
Atwater leaders take next step in protecting water
The topic of conversation in Atwater City Hall largely revolved around water on Monday night's city council meeting. Throughout the meeting, city leaders…
It’s our turn to build up college for new generations of students
When I was growing up, before I became a lawyer and started serving on the Merced College Board of Trustees, one of my favorite stories was the one about how my parents, Lourdes and Arturo, met.
Spoiler alert: They met at Merced College.
Mom and Dad both immigrated from Mexico in the 1960s. Neither of them spoke English at the…
Measure J supporters gather for campaign kickoff
A diverse crowd of residents from across the county gathered last Thursday in central Merced to rally and support the campaign effort for Measure…
Serratto enters race for mayor as field grows early in…
Merced City Councilman Matthew Serratto told the Times this week he plans to run for mayor and has taken the first steps to launch a citywide campaign for…
When was the last time you voted?
By Lee Pevsner
If the answer is NEVER, you better be 12 years old, or not a citizen of the USA.
The turnout in Merced County for the last election which occurred in November 2018 was 61.44 percent.
That is pretty good for us. Usually we really suck at voting.
“My vote is not going to do any good,” you say.
Really?
Talk to…
Merced County Registrar of Voters wins national recognition
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) announced this week that the Merced County Registrar of Voters Office (California) was a recipient of a 2019…
City OKs big retail, office center with option for hotel,…
The Merced City Council unanimously approved a General Plan amendment on Tuesday night to pave the way for a developer to create a small village of medical…
Soria says 16th District needs new perspective
By Mike Biddison
To whom much is given, much is required.
That’s the code Esmerelda Soria’s mother drilled into her as the girl grew up in Tulare County. Born in the City of Lindsay, a first generation U.S. citizen to her Mexican immigrant farmworker parents, Soria now sits on the Fresno City Council. For the past 6 months, though, she…
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