IN THIS WEEK'S PRINT-EDITION:

  • Korina Lopez, “La Dama De La Banda,” to perform at County Fair
  • County moves forward on ordinance to legalize fireworks in rural towns
  • Merced College names of graduates
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MAYORAL RACE
Franco wants new energy at City Hall

By Jonathan Whitaker
May 23, 2013

When Josh Franco stood up last week at a forum sponsored by the local Tea Party group, he knew he would be facing a challenging crowd.
It was also his very first public appearance speaking out at an event as a candidate for mayor.
The 27-year-old UC Merced graduate student, start-up entrepreneur, and former policy adviser to Congressman John Garamendi was questioned about his time spent in this community outside academia, his real life experience, and his views on government inefficiency and privatization in the public sector.   
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More bang for your bucks in new era of County Fair

By John Derby
May 23, 2013

If the state had cut $168,000 from your budget, one would think the Merced County Fair manager would be so depressed, he would be crying in his soup.
This is not the case of Tom Musser who took the loss in stride, and with the help of staff and the Board of Directors, has planned another great Fair from June 12 to June 16.
“We lost 100 percent of the funding we used to receive from the State of California,” said Musser, “and now we have to make that up with ticket sales and sponsorships. “     MORE>

What are we going to do with these graduates?

By John Derby
May 23, 2013

In our college and university alone, there will be almost 2,000 graduates. These people have completed their course of study, receiving passing grades, and deserve a job in their desired field. Many owe a lot of money which they have borrowed to complete their course of study.
Unfortunately, there are very few jobs available, and of the few jobs available, top priority will be given to veterans returning from battle.    MORE>

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