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Merced Sun-Star

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Merced's leaf collection program is back. How to prepare for pickup day

As fall settles in across Merced, colorful leaves are piling up in yards and along streets. However, with r ain in the forecast later this week, those fallen leaves could create problems by blocking storm drains and contributing to flooding, according to city officials. “It’s not that serious... until it is ,” officials wrote in a post on the city’s official Instagram page. Merced’s annual Leaf Collection Program returns Monday, Nov. 9. “This program is an easy way to help keep our city safe when the rains come,” officials said. Here’s what Merced residents need to know about leaf pickup, including when crews will visit their neighborhoods and how to prepare: When does Merced’s leaf collection program begin? City crews will begin collecting fallen leaves from streets Monday, Nov. 9. The program operates within Merced city limits six days a week through Jan. 16, with no service on Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s Day. The city is divided into four collection areas , separated by Highway 59 and Bear Creek Drive. What do I have to do to get my leaves picked up? Residents do not need to call or schedule a pickup. Collection days are assigned based

Merced, CA · 1d

The Modesto Bee

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Stanislaus County staff leader to take over management of SASA animal shelter

Stanislaus County’s animal services agency announced an accomplished public-sector leader will take over as executive director next week. Deborah “Deb” Thrasher has been appointed to the top post of Stanislaus Animal Services Agency. Her new job will begin Monday. Thrasher is moving over from the county Health Services Agency where she served as assistant director. In a previous role as planning and quality manager and project manager for the HSA, she was responsible for human relations, facilities, procurement and compliance, and also was involved with budgeting, a news release said. She worked to facilitate complex organizational initiatives and was part of the COVID-19 response by the county. Thrasher is a former emergency services manager with the Stanislaus County Office of Emergency Services . She was responsible for overseeing programs and preparedness efforts with the county’s nine cities. Throughout her career, Thrasher has emphasized collaboration, employee development and responsive public service, the news release said. “Ms. Thrasher brings the experience, leadership and collaborate approach needed to guide an organization with complex responsibilities and high community expectations,” said Jewel Warr, chairperson of the joint powers authority over SASA. “Her proven ability to navigate operational challenges, support employees, and build strong partnerships gives

Stanislaus County, CA · 19h

The Modesto Bee

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Popular Japanese restaurant opens first Modesto location. Here's where

Sarku Japan, a popular Janpanese restaurant known for its teriyaki chicken, is now open at Vintage Faire Mall in Modesto. It’s the third location in the Central Valley, along with Fresno and Visalia, and the 16th location in California. CEO Jon Gilliam expressed enthusiasm for the new location at a ceremony held Friday. He was introduced by Trish Christensen, president and CEO of the Modesto Chamber of Commerce, with remarks from city council members Jeremiah Williams and Rosa Escutia-Braaton before they cut the ribbon to officially open the store ​Operating primarily in malls, the fresh-quick Japanese restaurant started in 1987 by four businessmen who wanted to bring Japanese teppanyaki cooking to the United States. The first location opened in Boston, drawing customers in with teriyaki chicken samples on a toothpick. ​Since that time, the company has expanded to over 240 restaurants worldwide. The Modesto location employs around 20 people. ​In his speech, Gilliam touted their commitment to fresh food and ingredients. He said each location hand-marinates the chicken overnight and food is prepared to order. ​Their specialty is the teriyaki chicken, served alongside a vegetable medley over a bed of white rice. Teriyaki beef and shrimp are also available and

Modesto, CA · 1d

YourCentralValley.com

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Free surprise awaits 1st 100 guests at Merced’s new Dunkin’

Dunkin' is scheduled to host a grand opening celebration at its first Merced location on Friday, featuring free coffee for the first 100 guests and prizes.

Merced, CA · 1d

FOX40

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‘Remembering Our Fallen’ memorial makes final stop in Modesto

(FOX40.COM) — A traveling war memorial has made its final stop in Modesto. “Remembering Our Fallen” is a photographic war memorial honoring fallen service members who served in Iraq and Afghanistan between September 11, 2001, and August 30, 2021. The memorial was created by Patriotic Productions, a non-profit that honors veterans and fallen service members through […]

Modesto, CA · 22h

lovemeow.com

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Newborn Kitten Found Covered in Ants Was Denied Help Door After Door, Now Follows His New Friend Everywhere

Three teenagers found a newborn kitten alone on the streets of California, covered in red ants. Door after door, they were denied help until someone finally said yes. Now the kitten follows his new friend everywhere. That kitten is Jinx, and he was only a few days old when he...

Atwater, CA · 1d

Merced Sun-Star

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UC Merced women's soccer earns berth in NCAA Division II tournament

The UC Merced women’s soccer team has earned a spot in the NCAA Division II championship tournament. The Bobcats lost in the California Collegiate Athletic Association championship game on Saturday, but earned an at-large berth on Monday. The Bobcats are one of 56 teams in the single-elimination tournament. UC Merced is the No. 6 seed in the West region and will face No. 3 seed Cal State LA in the first round on Friday in Irvine. The game will be a rematch of Saturday’s CCAA Championship match, in which Cal State LA won 3-1. UC Merced enters the NCAA Tournament with a 12-3-5 record.

Merced, CA · 1d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Modesto Buyers Face a Tighter Pipeline Even as More Homes Are Available

Modesto sellers saw homes move off the market faster while fresh listings dried up, making it a tricky time for buyers to wait around.

Modesto, CA · 2d

MaxPreps

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Isaiah Middleton Game Report: vs Oakdale + How To Watch

For the first time in his career, Isaiah Middleton scored a receiving touchdown on Friday. He picked up 36 receiving yards and 1 score as Central Catholic took down Oakdale 37-27. Middleton's big game is all the more special as we consider it to be the best performance he's ever had.

Oakdale, CA · 2d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Merced List Prices Hold Above National Median as New Listings Shrink

Merced sellers held firm on price even as listings grew and homes spent more time on the market, keeping conditions tight for buyers.

Merced, CA · 2d

Lassen County News

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Lara protects 50,000 Californians across three counties from non-renewals following wildfire emergency

Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara today ordered insurance companies to preserve residential property insurance coverage for approximately 50,000 policyholders in Tuolumne, Stanislaus and Calaveras counties after Governor Gavin Newsom issued an emergency declaration for the Dove Fire. The Commissioner’s Bulletin shields those living within the fire perimeters or adjoining ZIP Codes of the Dove Fire from insurance non-renewal or cancellation for one year from the date of the governor’s emergency declaration, regardless of whether they suffered a loss.

California · 16h

The Modesto Bee

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School bond could eke out majority in Stanislaus vote tally. How many ballots remain?

The Sylvan Union School District bond measure in Modesto was close to passing, as the Stanislaus County elections office updated the midterms count. The latest tallies released Monday showed Measure N with a 55.4% “yes” vote, slightly more than the 55% majority required. Donna Linder, county registrar of voters , said in a news release her office had counted additional vote-by-mail ballots. More than 124,000 ballots have been tabulated from the Nov. 3 election, but approximately 35,800 haven’t been counted yet. Most of what remains are vote-by-mail ballots. The results are not official. “The Elections office continues to scan each vote by mail envelope to credit voters with casting a ballot and check the signature on each envelope against the signature on each voter’s registration,” the news release said. “Ballots are then sorted and prepared for count.” Along with the large number of mail ballots remaining, the county office needs to add 1,662 conditional ballots and 618 provisional or miscellaneous ballots to the results. In Turlock, Ryan Taylor with 50.9% held a lead over City Council incumbent Cassandra Abram with 49.1%. Fewer than 100 votes separated the candidates. Mayor Amy Bublak and Councilman Kevin Bixel were re-elected in the unofficial

Stanislaus County, CA · 21h

KMPH.com

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Central Valley families push for juvenile justice system reforms

STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif. (FOX26) — Families from the Central Valley who lost loved ones to teen violence joined public safety leaders calling for change to the California’s juvenile justice system. The group held a virtual news conference saying some young offenders need more time for treatment and supervision.

Stanislaus County, CA · 11h

myvetcandy.com

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New Animal Health and Food Safety Lab Opens in California’s Central Valley

New UC Davis facility expands livestock and poultry diagnostic testing in California’s Central Valley, improving outbreak response and protecting the state’s agricultural industries. California has opened a new $108 million animal health and food safety laboratory in Turlock, marking a major investment in veterinary diagnostics, livestock disease surveillance,...

California · 1d

The Valley Citizen

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“Time to focus on policy, not politics,” said MID Board President

Several months ago, when Larry Byrd and his supporters kept insisting Bob Frobose’s pursuit of the truth about Byrd’s irrigation routines on the AB La Grange Ranch was, “political,” Frobose answered,. “It’s time we stopped focusing on politics and started focusing on policy. MID’s policy is...

Modesto, CA · 1d