Mountain View Has the Highest Labor Force in California
Courtesy of new rankings from HomeArea.com.
California’s Overtime Problem is Squeezing Public Safety Workers
Staffing shortages, rising benefit costs, and an unrelenting fire season have meant an explosion in overtime for California’s public safety departments.
Merced Abandons New Speech Rules After Outcry
Following a public outcry, the Merced City Council has abandoned a proposal that would have imposed strict new rules on public comments during city council meetings.
Merced Official Once Caught Pooping on Public Property
It turns out one of the candidates for Merced’s Irrigation District Board can cause a real stink.
New Website Ranks 12 Most Dangerous Cities in Northern California
A Bay Area law firm recently partnered with BenchMark to develop a list of Northern California’s 12 most dangerous cities using FBI data and an analysis of violent crimes throughout the state.
Medical Marijuana Sales, Cultivation Banned in Merced
A group of fake nuns are especially perturbed by the new ordinance.
Merced City Attorney Moving On After Just Nine Months
Randolph Hom has accepted a similar position with the City of Cupertino.
Merced Hires New City Attorney
The Merced City Council voted unanimously Monday to hire San Jose’s senior deputy city attorney, Randolph Hom, as its chief legal counsel.
