Dos Palos
Dos Palos, CA · Municipal
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mercedcountytimes.com
Xiong, Bliss in tight Council race; Boyenga still ahead
New election results released Tuesday by the Merced County Registrar of Voters were very favorable to Merced City Councilman Fue Xiong who is seeking reelection to the District 6 seat that represents the furthest northern area of town, including UC Merced. On Election Night last week, Xiong was trailing behind...
Merced Sun-Star
Where to get a free turkey in Merced this Thanksgiving season
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and many families are feeling added stress about how to afford a traditional Thanksgiving meal at a time when grocery prices and the overall cost of living continue to rise. In Merced, families and individuals looking to put a meal on the table without stretching their budgets can bring home free turkeys and meal boxes from a number of community events between now and the holiday. There are four main food giveaway events happening in Merced and one in Los Banos. The annual Hostetler Turkey Giveaway will return to Merced on Monday, Nov. 16, and tTuesday, Nov. 17, in Los Banos. Both events begin at 9:30 a.m. and organizers say they intend to distribute 1,000 turkeys. The giveaway is held in memory of Cathie Hostetler, a prominent Merced-area businesswoman, real estate broker and philanthropist. Along with turkeys, there will also be additional food items, including cheese and almonds, while supplies last. In order to pick up a turkey you must present local identification and there is a limit of one turkey per household. On Saturday, Nov. 21, Walking by Faith Ministries International is hosting a turkey giveaway at the Merced County Fairgrounds from noon
Merced Sun-Star
Merced High boys and girls water polo teams to play for section championships
The Merced High boys and girls water polo teams will play for Sac-Joaquin Section championships on Saturday after earning impressive wins in the semifinals. The top-seeded boys will play for a Division 2 title after defeating fourth-seeded Lodi 22-8 on Wednesday. The Bears (30-1) will face second-seeded Granite Bay (19-12) in the championship game at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Natomas Aquatic Center. Granite Bay edged third-seeded Del Oro 13-12 in the other semifinal. The Merced girls team, seeded second in Division 1 , dominated third-seeded Granite Bay 14-5 in their semifinal showdown on Wednesday. The Bears (27-3) will face top-seeded Davis Sr. (19-9) for the title on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. in Natomas. Davis Sr. defeated fourth-seeded Whitney 20-4 in their semifinal.
hoodline.com
Ceres Flips On Cameras At 39 Intersections, Mayor Fields Privacy Questions
Crows Landing Rd. & Pedro Marquez Rd. — Reported Early Camera-Activation Site. Three intersections in Ceres flickered to life with new video detection technology Tuesday, the first phase of a nearly $2 million citywide camera rollout that city leaders say is about easing traffic jams but that has also stirred questions about surveillance and who gets to watch the footage. The city expects to activate additional traffic detection cameras through December, with the broader project touching all 39 signalized intersections in town, according to CBS Sacramento.
mymotherlode.com
Lara Signs Directive Impacting Local Insurance Policies Following Dove Fire
Sonora, CA — Insurance companies will not be allowed to cancel residential policies for a wide area surrounding the Dove Fire that ignited on July 26 in Sonora. The arson-caused fire burned 226 acres and destroyed a dozen structures. California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has issued a directive shielding...
fresnoland.org
Two longtime Fresno Unified politicians are up against the ropes
Two veteran political incumbents are in danger of losing their seats on the Fresno Unified School Board following the latest update Friday from the Fresno County Elections Office. Sunnyside challenger Riley Talford, who emerged from behind earlier this week to overtake longtime incumbent Valarie Davis, expanded his lead Friday and...
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Fresno City Hall pays out $1.2 million to settle whistleblower complaint against the city attorney
Fresno City Hall settled a whistleblower and workplace retaliation claim Friday and agreed to pay a former employee $1.2 million with no admission of fault for the city. The Fresno City Council issued a lengthy statement after business hours on Friday, saying that, despite the hefty payout, City Hall continues to dispute that City Attorney Andrew Janz violated any laws.
calschoolnews.org
Fresno Unified School Board Headed for Major Shakeup
Two incumbents on the Fresno Unified School Board appear to be in trouble following the November 3 election. In Trustee Area 3, candidate Riley Talford leads incumbent Valerie Davis with 50.72% of the vote. Talford’s victory would mark a major shakeup. Davis has served on the school board for 22 years. Talford is a juvenile correctional officer and president of SEIU Local 521 Fresno County. His campaign was endorsed by the Fresno Teachers Association and SEIU.
The Fresno Bee
Some incumbents struggling in latest Fresno County school board election update
Another election results update is in, and in the Fresno school board trustee races many incumbents are struggling. The tight race to represent Fresno Unified School District’s Area 3, Sunnyside, is heating up with incumbent Valerie Davis falling behind Riley Talford. Talford presently has 50.72% of the expected vote, while Davis has 48.73% — a difference of about 160 votes. Similarly, McLane region incumbent Veva Islas is still trailing behind Karen Steed, who has 36.54% of the expected vote. Islas is at 33.13%, while Mirna Garcia has 29.86%. As for the election to represent the district’s Edison region, Miguel Arias is still maintaining a sizable lead — over 1,200 more votes that the runner-up — in the crowded race. In Central Unified, incumbent Josh Sellers is trailing behind John Nale by just 80 votes in the Area 1 race. However, another incumbent — Harman Singh — has nearly 49% of the vote to continue leading Area 3, putting him ahead of challengers Erica Gonzalez Piedra and Lavera Smith. The remaining Central Unified races for areas 4 and 7 do not have any incumbents in the running, though Carmen Flores and Diljot Singh are leading their races with 53.02% and 57.46%
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Jobs vs. the San Joaquin River
Good morning! It’s Friday, Nov. 13. This is Rob. ‘Ready for something different’: Council candidate Naindeep Singh declared victory in the Fresno City Council D1 race, just days after opening up an insurmountable lead. Opponent Rob Fuentes conceded the race one day earlier. Instagram. Hello? Another day, another...