Merced County Board of Supervisors

Entire state is heading to green new tier amid some sighs

Jonathan Whitaker Apr 8, 2021

All Californians appear closer to life before COVID-19 after Tuesday’s announcement by Gov. Gavin Newsom that the economy will open back up fully on June 15 — IF — the vaccine supply can cover every person in the state 16 or older who wants one, and if hospitalization rates remain stable and low. The so-called new “Green Tier” would essentially…

Local News

Longtime county leader O’Banion dies at 74

Beverly Barela Feb 19, 2021

Community leader Jerry O’Banion, whose service included seven terms as a Merced County Supervisor, passed away on Feb. 14. The cause of death was not…

Local News

Merced County To Governor: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

Jonathan Whitaker Nov 18, 2020

“We have done everything he has asked and nothing is working. … The silent pandemic is worse than the pandemic we are dealing with. … We have to take the…

Politics

Lor focused on well-being of residents, training, upward mobility, youth activity

Guest Aug 20, 2020

By MIKE BIDDISON Merced County Supervisor Lee Lor is confident she’ll be reelected to the Board of Supervisors in the coming November election. If she should lose, however, it would not only mean giving up that one position — the District 2 Supervisor would also lose seats on more than a dozen other county boards, committees, and…

Politics

Pedrozo aims to prioritize infrastructure, transportation,…

Guest Aug 20, 2020

By MIKE BIDDISON Josh Pedrozo is a married father of two children, a high school history teacher, and a former Merced City Council member who served nine…

Local News

Merced County floats sales tax plan while region remains in…

Jonathan Whitaker Jul 29, 2020

STORY UPDATE: The Special Meeting of the Merced County Board of Supervisors will be held on TUESDAY, AUG. 4, AT 10 A.M., in the board chambers located at 2222 M…

Local News

Local human rights activist concerned about public comment at meetings, homeless issues, evictions

Jonathan Whitaker Apr 6, 2020

When the Merced County Board of Supervisors held its last meeting on March 31, Gloria Sandoval was a little late getting in some questions about an item on the agenda she was interested in commenting on. The meeting inside the board chambers of the County Administration Building was closed to the public due to the ongoing pandemic and…

Insights and Opinions

County Supervisors: The accomplishments leading to 2020

Guest Feb 16, 2020

In 2019, Merced County and its partners took significant steps forward in several key areas that impact the lives of our residents. As we move into a new…

Politics

Lor feeling upbeat about progress made

Doane Yawger Jan 16, 2020

Despite facing three challengers in the March 3 election, Merced County Supervisor Lee Lor is confident she will be re-elected for her second four-year…

Politics

Josh Pedrozo steps forward as advocate for District 2

Jonathan Whitaker Jan 9, 2020

As far as the race goes for the District 2 seat on the Merced County Board of Supervisors, Josh Pedrozo is arguably the most qualified and experienced candidate when considering his progression as an elected leader in local government. Pedrozo, 37, was a recent member of the Merced City Council, serving for nine consecutive years. He was…

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