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Report: Milk is the cream of the crop for Merced Co. in 2020
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic presenting various supply chain issues, Merced County saw a near quarter-billion dollar bump in crop values.
Merced lawmakers back Perez, reject censure over conduct
With a bevy of public support at her back, the Merced City Council decided against censuring Councilwoman Bertha…
Newsom backs Costa, Gray’s push for medical school at UC Merced
A 60-year push to open a medical school in the San Joaquin Valley received a major boost from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Merced halts opposition to PG&E rate proposal to confer with utility
It appears that a fledgling, Valley-led effort to pushback on PG&E has awoken the sleeping giant that is California's largest utility.
Merced Co. Supervisors explore increasing fines for illegal fireworks violations
Thanks to a raft of illegal fireworks being fired off, Merced County residents using the banned fireworks could soon be subjected to higher fines if caught.
Could new life take off for former Castle Air Force base? Here are changes on the horizon.
The future could look vastly different near Atwater-based Castle Airport thanks to a move by Merced County officials on Tuesday.
Merced moves forward with support of LGBT Resource Center
The City of Merced is moving forward with a months-old proposal to support a resource center for the minority LGBT communities.
Merced joins opposition to PG&E’s proposed rate increases
Central Valley municipalities continue to take sides with PG&E’s request for rate increases over the next few years.
How is the Valley’s economy bouncing back from pandemic? Here’s what a new study says.
From starting up new businesses to new housing construction to production, here's a look at how the Valley is performing post-pandemic.
Merced approves pandemic bonus for cops, pay bump for city employees
Merced government employees are set to receive a pandemic-led boost in their pocketbook, courtesy of Federal stimulus funds.
