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North Valley advocates react to Newsom's homeless encampment order
Governor Gavin Newsom issued an order to focus on health and safety by clearing properties of homeless encampments on Thursday.Lydia Quiroz has been part of the unhoused community in Merced for about three years."We're looking for somewhere that we can actually get a good night's sleep or at least a decent night's sleep. I mean, you know, it's not easy being out here," said Quiroz.She's concerned about the impact Governor Newsom's new executive order could have on her future.The order directs state agencies to adopt policies for removing encampments.It said those policies should provide at least 48 hours' notice when...
‘Spaghetti Acres’ — We Are There
Some Merced residents are already noticing the new Honorary Historic District markers that are going up on top of street signs in the Spaghetti Acres neighborhood of Merced. Some 55 markers are being installed in the historic neighborhood surrounding Fremont Elementary School, roughly bounded by R Street, 18th Street and Bear Creek.
Community celebrates UC Merced annexation
After many years of planning, and now nearly two decades since its establishment, UC Merced and its surrounding properties have been fully approved for annexation into the City of Merced. This massive milestone, approved by the Merced County Local Agency Formation Commission on July 18, opens the door to a...
City of Merced Announces New Sidewalk Projects Funded by Measure V and CMAQ Grants
City of Merced Announces New Sidewalk Projects Funded by Measure V and CMAQ Grants. Merced, Calif. – (July 26, 2024) - The City of Merced today announced the commencement of two significant sidewalk projects funded by Measure V and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grants. These projects aim to enhance pedestrian safety and improve the quality of life in the residential neighborhood south of Olive Avenue. Slated to begin construction at the beginning of August, these initiatives demonstrate the city's commitment to infrastructure improvement and transparency.
UC Merced Announces Solar Canal Project Earns Environmental Award as Construction Begins
July 25, 2024 - By Patty Guerra, UC Merced - Construction has begun on a pilot project to install solar panels above two sections of Central Valley canals. This innovative initiative, which studies significant power and water issues, has already garnered recognition. Project Nexus, a partnership between the Turlock Irrigation...
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