# alameda county (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover alameda county. Page: Feed: --- ## [Facing mounting criticism over transparency, Gray finally explains controversial House defense vote](https://themercedfocus.org/facing-mounting-criticism-over-transparency-gray-finally-explains-controversial-house-defense-vote/) _2026-08-22 · Caleb Sprous · The Merced FOCUS_ Ron Cook joined a crowd of protestors on M Street in front of Merced’s Courthouse Park at the end of July. Much like previous protests, the demonstrators held pro-democracy signs, as well as messages decrying ICE, President Donald Trump, and the war in Iran. But there was a specific topic on Cook’s mind that day. \[…\] The post Facing mounting criticism over transparency, Gray finally explains… ## [Remembering Roger Wood 1940-2026](https://themercedfocus.org/remembering-roger-wood-1940-2026/) _2026-08-22 · Merced Focus Staff · The Merced FOCUS_ Saluting an icon of Merced County Roger Wood was regarded as an important voice in Merced County, as the host of the longtime KYOS radio program “Community Conversations.” Still, to those who knew him directly, he was so much more: a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army, a longtime community volunteer and Rotarian, a mentor, \[…\] The post Remembering Roger Wood 1940-2026 appeared first on The Merced… ## [Opinion: Renewing our commitment to California’s public lands](https://themercedfocus.org/opinion-renewing-our-commitment-to-californias-public-lands/) _2026-08-21 · Steve Messer · The Merced FOCUS_ California’s public lands are where millions of people hike, camp, fish, ride, and connect with nature. To keep these places safe, accessible, and enjoyable, we must continue investing in the infrastructure that supports them. The bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act, signed into law by President Trump in 2020, created the National Parks and Public Lands \[…\] The post Opinion: Renewing our… ## [Merced City Council rejects expanded tenant protection proposal. ‘It’s not the right time.’](https://themercedfocus.org/merced-city-council-rejects-expanded-tenant-protection-proposal-its-not-the-right-time/) _2026-08-21 · Alma Villegas · The Merced FOCUS_ The Merced City Council on Monday night largely opposed a requested agenda item to discuss expanding tenant protections after hearing broad opposition from community members. District 6 Councilmember Fue Xiong spearheaded a discussion to consider adding an action item to a future agenda. Xiong presented four programs as additional safeguards for renters in Merced: a \[…\] The post Merced City… ## [As state water law threatens Valley farms, farmers say they are ‘preaching the gospel of agave’](https://themercedfocus.org/as-state-water-law-threatens-valley-farms-farmers-say-they-are-preaching-the-gospel-of-agave/) _2026-08-19 · Rachel Livinal · The Merced FOCUS_ This story was published in collaboration with KVPR. When James Hunt planted 14 acres of agave on his secluded Merced farm last year, he thought he’d harvest it for liquor. After all, for centuries, Mexico has capitalized on distilling agave into tequila and mezcal. The vision was picturesque – rows of large, spiky succulents rooted in \[…\] The post As state water law threatens Valley farms,… ## [After concerns mount over ‘Sweetie,’ Merced advocates call upon city to address alleged animal abuse](https://themercedfocus.org/after-concerns-mount-over-sweetie-merced-advocates-call-upon-city-to-address-alleged-animal-abuse/) _2026-08-19 · Rosita Ventura-Gomez and Elizabeth Wilson · The Merced FOCUS_ Merced residents rallying around the alleged abuse of Sweetie, a husky belonging to an unhoused man, took their fight to the city council meeting Monday night, demanding justice for the dog and stronger local action against widespread animal abuse. Sweetie’s case went viral earlier this month as photos and videos of the dog’s thin skeletal \[…\] The post After concerns mount over ‘Sweetie,’ Merced… ## [Readers, tell us your Roger Wood stories](https://themercedfocus.org/readers-tell-us-your-roger-wood-stories/) _2026-08-17 · Merced Focus Staff · The Merced FOCUS_ Roger Wood was a Merced County icon and trailblazer who hosted the program “Community Conversations” on KYOS. Following his recent passing, we are inviting our readers to share their stories and photographs of Roger. We will collect these stories and publish them online in a tribute before his celebration of life, scheduled for Wednesday, August \[…\] The post Readers, tell us your Roger Wood… ## [Greenhills legal fight grows in Chowchilla, as homeowners take action, HOA president faces legal claims](https://themercedfocus.org/greenhills-legal-fight-grows-in-chowchilla-as-homeowners-take-action-hoa-president-faces-legal-claims/) _2026-08-16 · Rosita Ventura-Gomez · The Merced FOCUS_ Water is flowing back into Greenhills Estates’ lakes in Chowchilla, but the legal disputes are far from over. After more than a year of disputes over lake maintenance, water bills and a lawsuit, a group of current and former homeowners is now formally challenging the Greenhills Master Association Board (HOA). Meanwhile, Martin Boone, a Pheasant \[…\] The post Greenhills legal fight grows in… ## [Family awarded $12 million in civil suit connected to Merced homicide of 8-year-old Sophia Mason](https://themercedfocus.org/family-awarded-12-million-in-civil-suit-connected-to-merced-homicide-of-8-year-old-sophia-mason/) _2026-08-16 · Merced Focus Staff · The Merced FOCUS_ The grandmother of 8-year-old Sophia Mason, whose body was found in a north Merced home in 2022, will receive a $12 million settlement, following allegations Bay Area social workers failed to protect the child. The Alameda County Board of Supervisors made the announcement earlier this month that Sophia’s grandmother Sylvia Johnson would receive the amount. \[…\] The post Family awarded $12 million… ## [Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes Atwater appearance, touts funds for rural clinics, upgrades at Castle Family Health Services](https://themercedfocus.org/rfk-jr-makes-atwater-appearance-touts-more-funds-for-rural-health-clinics-upgrades-at-castle-family-health-services/) _2026-08-13 · Tim Sheehan · The Merced FOCUS_ U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made an appearance in Atwater on Thursday, where he unveiled a new funding stream for health clinics nationwide, $102 million aimed at expanding access to primary care, including in rural communities. Kennedy, accompanied by federal Health Resources and Services Administrator Thomas Engels, made the announcement \[…\] The post Robert F.… ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FWOUeMraXsIE) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [After Halloween costume mockery, Madera College admin returns. Faculty walk out](https://themercedfocus.org/after-halloween-costume-mockery-madera-college-admin-returns-faculty-walk-out/) _2026-08-13 · Rachel Livinal · The Merced FOCUS_ This story was published in collaboration with KVPR. MADERA, Calif. — Madera College faculty walked off the job and called out sick from work last week to protest the return of an administrator who was placed on leave after he allegedly dressed up as a former faculty leader for a Halloween costume contest last fall. Cory \[…\] The post After Halloween costume mockery, Madera College admin returns.… ## [AI is being used to boost Medicaid enrollment, but not without concerns](https://themercedfocus.org/ai-is-being-used-to-boost-medicaid-enrollment-but-not-without-concerns/) _2026-08-13 · Mark Kreidler | KFF Health News · The Merced FOCUS_ Vanessa Barahona received a call this past spring from Angelica at Kern Family Health Care in Bakersfield, California, telling her it was time to renew her coverage under Medi-Cal, the state’s version of Medicaid. Angelica helped Barahona, 41, schedule an appointment to complete her paperwork in person at Kern Family’s offices before she submitted it \[…\] The post AI is being used to boost Medicaid… ## [A summer camp at UC Merced helps middle-school students enjoy and conquer math](https://themercedfocus.org/a-summer-camp-at-uc-merced-helps-middle-school-students-enjoy-and-conquer-math/) _2026-08-11 · Lasherica Thornton · The Merced FOCUS_ In late July at UC Merced, a classroom of middle school students split into teams for a game of Jeopardy. One problem: if the base of a 12-foot ladder rests 3 feet from a wall, how high up the wall does the ladder reach? After the teacher sketched a triangle, students immediately recognized the concept. \[…\] The post A summer camp at UC Merced helps middle-school students enjoy and conquer math… ## [Key city races take shape in Merced County. See who made the filing deadline](https://themercedfocus.org/key-city-races-take-shape-in-merced-county-see-whose-on-the-ballot/) _2026-08-09 · Victor A. Patton · The Merced FOCUS_ When it comes to the upcoming general election, to quote the late, great Glenn Frey, “The Heat Is On.” That means the Nov. 3 ballot is coming into sharper focus, as the deadline passed Friday for candidates to run for several local offices in Merced County. The only exception is those races where an eligible \[…\] The post Key city races take shape in Merced County. See who made the filing deadline…