The mayors of the six cities in Merced County aren’t holding back ammunition against a proposed ballot measure to raise the sales tax.
Coalinga, Atwater double down on keeping business open over Newsom threats
In spite of threats from Newsom to withhold federal COVID-19 relief funds, the two cities are sticking to ordinances declaring all businesses as essential.
State yanks coronavirus purse strings for Atwater, Coalinga
Atwater declared itself a sanctuary city for businesses amid the initial shutdown. Coalinga declared all of its businesses essential.
Merced fires Carrigan as City Manager, taps Dietz as interim
Merced will soon be on the hunt for a new city manager after firing former city manager Steven Carrigan on Monday.
Merced Co. Sheriff calls for lake, parks to close for Independence Day weekend
Merced County Sheriff Vern Warnke issued a dire warning to county residents over the recent spike in coronavirus cases in the north Valley.
Merced Co. joins state’s coronavirus watch list
The designation means the county will receive extra targeted engagement from the state to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Newsom orders last call, shuts down bars in Valley counties
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared closing time for the San Joaquin Valley’s bars on Sunday. Citing a swell of coronavirus cases, …
Merced rolls out $500k gift card program as coronavirus relief
Merced households will receive a letter with a code that can be redeemed for $25 worth of merchandise at participating local businesses.
State OKs Merced, Madera, Stanislaus, Kings, Kern, Fresno counties to begin expedited reopening
Valley counties are beginning to move forward in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to reopen the state from the coronavirus pandemic.
Reopening fever grows hotter after Atwater, Kings Co. vote to reopen
The Valley’s restlessness over shelter-in-place is boiling over, with two local jurisdictions voting to reopen their economies on Friday.
