Mariposa Fire Mountain Community Fire Information
California is the second state to change its law Age restriction won’t stop all young adults New limit has the potential to improve overall health … Click to Continue »
Read More »Government reports were wrong about methane leaks’ severity, environmental group says
An environmental organization filed a federal complaint Wednesday, alleging that key reports by a top U.S. Environmental Protection Agency official wrongfully stated the severity of methane leaks across the nation’s natural gas industry. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced woman arrested on suspicion of arson, child endangerment
Karen Ann Moore told investigators she set the fire, wanted to kill herself, police say Her child, a 7-month-old boy, was not injured Multiple residents were displaced as a result of the fire … Click to Continue »
Read More »Former Merced County commissioner killed in early morning DUI crash
Crash occurred on southbound Highway 99 near Merced Driver of solo vehicle crash arrested on suspected DUI Passenger killed was retired Merced County Superior Court commissioner … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced’s Madilyn Nickles named Gatorade National Softball Player of the Year
Nickles presented the award by two-time Olympian Jennie Finch Merced star finished this season with a 20-5 record and a 0.63 ERA … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced man killed in early morning DUI crash
Crash occurred on southbound Highway 99 near Merced Driver of solo vehicle crash arrested on suspected DUI … Click to Continue »
Read More »Obama pushes Indian prime minister on climate change
WASHINGTON-President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took steps Tuesday toward a tougher alliance against climate change, though at a more tentative pace than White House aides might like as Obama seeks to secure a key legacy item before he leaves office. … Click to Continue »
Read More »UPDATE: Early results show Merced County challengers making strong runs
Early ballots showed Rodrigo Espinoza ahead of incumbent Supervisor John Pedrozo District 2 Supervisor Hub Walsh likely to face run-off in November Early ballots in District 4 race led by Lloyd Pareira and Rich Ford … Click to Continue »
Read More »Crash west of Los Banos following car chase, hit-and-run
California Highway Patrol was tending to a car on fire on Highway 152 on Tuesday evening after crashing following a police pursuit, about 10 miles west of Los Banos. CHP … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced to celebrate new building with downtown block party
Celebration set for 5-7 p.m. at N and 18th streets Downtown businesses hope for infusion of spending from UC employees 67,400-square-foot office building will hold about 370 workers … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced blocks homeless housing project
The City Council denies a necessary zone change Developer says the project died with the vote Leaders said it was too close to downtown, schools … Click to Continue »
Read More »County supervisors want backup plan on tax sharing with city of Merced
County, city pursuing nontraditional deal Deal necessary for city to develop land near UC Merced Supervisors tell county staff to move forward but include a back-up plan to avoid potential risks … Click to Continue »
Read More »Driver arrested after high-speed chase in Atwater
42-year-old arrested after high-speed chase through Atwater streets Driver jailed on suspicion of drug possession, other charges … Click to Continue »
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