Atwater welcomes new firefighters, department head
Atwater welcomed three new reserve firefighters, as well as a new director for the Public Works Department on Monday night during the City Council meeting.
For the ceremonies, city leaders were joined by Captain Blaine Lopes of Atwater’s Station 42, along with Cal Fire Battalion Chief John Slate.
Lopes began the badge pinning ceremony by…
Barragan launches campaign for county supervisor
The mood was upbeat and everyone was excited at Trevino’s Restaurant in downtown Merced on June 19 when Angel Barragan announced the launch of his campaign…
Merced Youth Council speaks out at City Council meeting
In an effort to improve communication and relationships with members of the Merced City Council, student members of the Merced Youth…
More concerns on city parks, how they are being used
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Jorge Garibay spoke up once again at the Merced City Council meeting on Monday night, calling for action concerning issues at Stephen Leonard Park in south Merced.
The 71-year-old homeowner says he has witnessed criminal activity linked to some who frequent the park, or hang out there all day. He says…
Gray releases highlights after passage of State Budget
Assemblymember Adam C. Gray (D-Merced) praised the passage of the 2019-20 California State Budget and highlighted a number of investments vital to the…
County budget plan targets public safety, homelessness
The Merced County Board of Supervisors approved its Fiscal Year 2019-20 Proposed Budget at its Tuesday meeting — a $670.1 million spending plan that focuses on…
Merced leaders welcome plans for daytime shelter, regional sites
A decade ago, a small number of community activists and at least one political leader were clamoring at City Hall for a new, substantial shelter in Merced that would be open during the day, and give homeless people, along with their pets and gear, a place to go and receive services.
Then came more and more tent dwellers, and the camps they…
Gray Targets Way To Fund Clean Water, UC Medical Schools
Assemblyman Adam C. Gray (D-Merced) has announced the Inland California Healthy Communities Act, which creates a sustainable funding source for clean…
‘Historical Downtown Atwater’ formed to revitalize town
At the May 28 Atwater City Council meeting, John Cardenas, vice president of the Atwater Chamber of Commerce, gave a presentation on “Historical Downtown…
City honors El Capitan Track Team champions
Merced city leaders on Monday honored the El Capitan Boys Track Team for winning this year’s San Joaquin Section Championships in Division III.
Led by Senior Brian Matthews, Sophomore Naseem Hassaan, Sophomore Devine Petershey and Freshman Maurice McGauley, El Cap surged to success in the 100m, 200m, 400m and the 4 x 100m relays. Several of…
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