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Merced County health officials confirm human case of Bird Flu
Bird Flu cases continue to rise in the Valley, as Merced County has confirmed its first human case.Public health officials say the person had direct exposure to infected cattle at a dairy farm in Merced County.Everyone with known exposure to the diseased dairy cows is being monitored for symptoms.RELATED: Dead cows on the side of the road shows aftermath of Bird Flu outbreakHealth officials say the risk to the general public remains low.At last update, state health officials have confirmed 13 other cases in both Tulare and Kings counties.
Merced City Council votes to revisit ordinance cracking down on public camping
The Merced City Council has voted to reconsider an ordinance to restrict camping in public spaces.The ordinance states that a person can be charged with a misdemeanor offense if they sleep, occupy a camp facility, or use camp items like sleeping bags or beds in public areas like sidewalks, city streets, or parking lots.During Monday night's meeting, council members were locked in a debate over the word 'sleep,' which was used in the amendment.Ultimately, the council voted to remove the word sleep.This amendment includes schools and says people are not allowed to have an encampment within 500 feet of a...
HistoryView – Queen Bean’s Home: The Kerr-Maddux House
Nestled between office buildings on Fourteenth Street across from Graceada Park is a quaint yet stately bungalow, the last on a block which originally was lined with homes from the early 20th century. The Kerr-Maddux House at 1126 14th Street was built in 1908, part of a building boom in Modesto at the time as post-Victorian downtown development continued. Many know the bungalow, Queen Bean Coffee House, as a downtown staple for coffee and community space, but the bungalow’s time as a residence spanned 95 years across three owners and families, which helped contribute to the home’s lastability in an area of downtown which transitioned from primarily residential to commercial. Though changes were made to convert the home into a business, remaining original features and connections to early prominent Modesto citizens highlight the significance of the Kerr-Maddux House.
Rockin Holiday is coming December 7
December will be here before you know it and you need to plan it out now. It is time to get into the holiday groove and begin to celebrate. 10th St Plaza is transformed into a rockin’ winter North Pole wonderland for all to enjoy. Stroll the sparkly garland-lined street, with a glittering plaza, and step in to the Rockin’ North Pole and sit in Santa’s Rockin’ Sleigh.
Sonny Dhaliwal vs. Steve DeBrum for San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors District 3
Two candidates carrying years of government experience are competing to take the San Joaquin County District 3 seat in the Nov. 5 election. Sonny Dhaliwal, who is in his sixth term as Lathrop mayor and has served the city for 25 years, is running against Steve DeBrum. DeBrum is a former dairy farmer...
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