Forecast: Steady 2019 growth for state, regional economies
The California economy should maintain strong growth through 2019 despite an uncertain political environment and financial market volatility, according to the latest projection from the Center for Business and Policy Research at the University of the Pacific.
California’s record low unemployment rate is projected to…
Rep. Denham facilitates $20 million grant for local roadway…
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) today announced a $20 million “Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development” (BUILD) grant to construct a…
’Tis the season to welcome new leadership
As shoppers make their last push to buy Christmas gifts, and groups and businesses hold their holiday parties and socials, local government officials are…
Inaugural UC Merced Day Paints Capitol Bobcat Blue and Gold
UC Merced students, alumni, leaders and supporters were in Sacramento recently to advocate for full state funding for the University of California and to promote the unique opportunities and challenges that face the rapidly growing campus.
Chancellor Dorothy Leland led the group through the first “UC Merced Day” in Sacramento, a new biennial…
Valley Visit
State Assembly member Anna Caballero, a candidate for State Senate District 12 which includes Merced County, paid a campaign visit to Merced last week at the…
Farm Bureau Endorses Morse
At the April Merced County Farm Bureau Board of Directors meeting the Board voted to endorse Larry Morse II to serve as the Merced County District Attorney.…
Lopez Says it’s Time for an MCOE Game Changer
When Richard Lopez talks about his purpose in education, and his intent to become the new Merced County Superintendent of Schools, he likes to emphasize the word “ALL.”
He says he’s a “champion for ALL students.” He says he wants to improve “ALL schools.”
“Merced County needs a game changer,” Lopez says, “an innovator with a new set of…
Mayor Murphy Gets VIP Treatment as Cities Mark 25 Years Of…
Merced Mayor Mike Murphy is used to going to community events and speaking to crowds.
He gets recognized on Main Street all the time.
Sometimes…
Strong Showing at Mayor’s St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser
There was only more signs of growing support for Mayor Mike Murphy at his annual campaign fundraiser on St. Patrick’s Day at the Italo American Lodge in…
Rep. Denham Receives Three Awards
U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) has championed commonsense healthcare reforms to expand access to care in the Central Valley and last week was awarded with three separate awards recognizing his work in this area: the Central Valley Health Network’s 2018 “Champion Award,” National Association of Community Health Centers’ “Distinguished…