Mireya Aguilar named ‘Woman of the Year’
State Assembly member Adam C. Gray (D – Merced) has named Ms. Mireya Aguilar of Wintonas the Woman of the Year from the 21st District.
She was honored during a ceremony at the State Capitol. Gray chose Aguilar for her exceptional track record of volunteerism and community service. In addition to her profession in migrant education with the…
Accomplished Women Honored at Hispanic Chamber’s Annual…
The Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (HCC) held their Annual Latina Luncheon Friday, March 1 at the Italo-American Lodge in downtown Merced. The…
County leaders moving projects forward at Castle
The Merced County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday took preliminary steps toward bringing to life two economic development projects at the former Castle Air…
Merced residents voice concerns, offer input on city affairs
The Merced City Council opened up a three-part series of Town Hall meetings this week, starting with one downtown at the Merced Multicultural Arts Center on Tuesday night.
The event was well-attended, and the input, comments and criticisms voiced by community members were mostly underscored with positivity and encouragement.
Indeed, it…
30 Ways To Take Ownership Of Your Community’s Future
By Quint Studer
Editor’s Note: Quint Studer is author of Building a Vibrant Community and founder of Pensacola's Studer Community Institute, a nonprofit…
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…
Rep. Denham facilitates $20 million grant for local roadway improvements
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) today announced a $20 million “Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development” (BUILD) grant to construct a 3-mile segment of the State Route 108 North County Corridor Project in Stanislaus County. The grant is a direct result of U.S. Representative Jeff Denham’s (R-Turlock) requests for federal…
’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…
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 Branding Iron Restaurant. The Salinas-based politician met with members of the local Democratic Committee and community leaders who asked her questions concering water storage, economic…