Board of Supervisors

A group of Planada residents demonstrated at the foot of the County Administration Building on Tuesday morning, raising signs calling for a halt to evictions and demanding the attention of County leaders who they feel have been absent in the community since the floods swept through the agricultural town in early January. They…

It was standing room only at the Merced County Courthouse Museum on Tuesday as the Board of Supervisors held a special meeting inside the historic…

The Merced County budget has topped a billion dollars for the first time in history, but elected officials are warning the public not to get used to it.…

The Merced County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, April 28, starting at 10 a.m. The meeting is closed to the public (see more info below for public comment opportunities) but it can be viewed live on the county’s website, Facebook page or on Comcast TV Channel 96. A TV rebroadcast for Merced and Atwater viewers is…

It’s official — District 1 Merced County Supervisor Rodrigo Espinoza has been re-elected for another four years after the closest local race of the…

The Merced County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously adopted a much-anticipated Hemp Cultivation Ordinance that puts rules in place and provides a…

The Merced County Board of Supervisors is working toward getting a grant from the State Department of Parks and Recreation to improve Winton Community Park. The grant could be used for such things as soccer or baseball fields, lighting, picnic areas, a splash pad, or restrooms. There is also a park in Planada eligible for a grant, Houlihan Park.…

With the backdrop of the new Campus Parkway extension project taking shape near East Childs Avenue, former Merced City Council member Josh Pedrozo on Monday…

As shoppers make their last push to buy Christmas gifts, and groups and businesses hold their holiday parties and socials, local government officials are preparing to usher in new leaders, and say goodbye to others, with some notable ceremonies.  On Monday, Dec. 17, the City of Merced is planning a Transition Reception at City Hall…