Rep. Duarte’s Town Hall draws crowd
The Atwater Memorial Building was standing room only for U.S. Representative John Duarte’s Town Hall meeting Tuesday evening. Workers' overalls and thousand dollar suits sat side by side for the community gathering, which was Duarte’s first in Atwater. Supporters and critics alike gathered to address the 13th District congressman…
Library supporters urge supervisors to spare institution…
Advocates for the Merced County Library system are raising their voices due to concerns of budget cuts — and even the idea of closing branch libraries.
Five…
‘Safer Merced’ group submits thousands of signatures
Former Mayor Mike Murphy and members of the Committee for a Safer Merced assembled outside City Hall late Monday afternoon to make a very…
Supporting local businesses, Rep. Duarte visits Hilmar Cheese
Rep. John Duarte, who represents Merced County in the 13th Congressional District, recently visited the Hilmar Cheese Company in Hilmar.
“As a voice for the valley in Washington, it is essential for me to support and receive feedback from the vital industries that contribute to our valley's economy,” he said during the tour. “Hilmar Cheese, a…
Atwater City Council votes to extend city manager’s contract
Atwater City Council members voted to extend the employment contract of their city manager on Monday night during a meeting marked by sharp…
Planada toasts reopening of community gathering place
The Community Center at Houlihan Park in Planada was pretty much at the epicenter of the disastrous flooding last January.
The well-used…
Rep. Duarte Applauds Accord To Keep Madera Hospital Open
Representative John Duarte is praising the provisional management agreement between Madera Community Hospital and Adventist Health, a company that is set to manage the hospital following the approval of a non-binding Letter of Intent.
"This collaboration ensures that working families in the valley will continue to receive the medical attention…
County Leaders Break Ground On New Dos Palos Park Center
Merced County officials joined Senator Anna Caballero to officially break ground on the renovation of the Del Hale Hall Community Center at…
Adam Gray announces new run for U.S. Congress
Former State Assembly member Adam Gray of Merced on Wednesday announced his candidacy for the 13th Congressional District, setting up a rematch against John…
Downtown owners vote for improvement district
Downtown Merced is on its way to having what is known as a Property Based Business Improvement District or “PBID” — a strategy that a majority of City Council members and local supporters believe will transform Main Street and its surroundings into the envy of other valley destinations.
Downtown property owners faced a vote over…