Alex Padilla, who was a frequent flyer in the San Joaquin Valley as California’s Secretary of State, made his debut Senatorial swing through the region as a reintroduction of sorts.
Merced slashes taxes on cannabis operations
Three years after authorizing taxes on marijuana sales and cultivation, the City of Merced brought out its red pen to cut tax rates.
This Merced school district is the first to drop some mask requirements
The announcement arrives on the heels of the CDC’s change of tone on mask-wearing for fully-vaccinated Americans.
Costa pushes for Valley infrastructure upgrades, career training
Does the Fresno Democrat have a favorite project for the central San Joaquin Valley? “No. That would be like trying to pick your favorite child.”
Valley gas prices jump to near $4 per gallon as travel picks up
Valley drivers are feeling the squeeze at the gas pump. Just how bad is it in your city? Click to see the prices from today versus 2020.
“Data dump” error held Merced Co. behind in Calif.’s reopening
A trove of testing data held by a laboratory is being blamed for Merced County’s lengthy delay in advancing in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s tiered reopening scheme.
Merced City School District superintendent faces sexual harassment allegations
The allegations against Rogers include demeaning comments, unwanted touching, and unwanted sexual advances.
Merced County Fair cancelled for second year in a row
The Merced County Fair Board of Directors made the unanimous decision at its meeting on Monday. However, there is a silver lining for some fair participants.
Merced City School District Superintendent placed on leave
Though allegations are unclear, Merced City School Board of Education unanimously voted to temporarily remove its Superintendent from his position during a special meeting on Friday night.
Jerry O’Banion, longtime Merced Supervisor, passes
The 28-year veteran of the Merced County Board of Supervisors died at the age of 74.
