The Merced County Board of Supervisors took a series of actions Tuesday that will cut the number of full-time Cal Fire stations from 19 down to 15. The board voted 4-1 to close Station 96 in the City of Livingston, with District 1 Supervisor Rodrigo Espinosa giving the sole vote in opposition. Espinosa’s district includes … Continue reading Merced County leaders vote to close two fire stations. ‘We’re moving into hard times’